TM 5-3820-246-14&P
Table 4-3. Unit Troubleshooting Procedures CONT.
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
ENGINE
2.
ENGINE STARTS BUT FALTERS OR DIES
NBC-contaminated air filters must be handled and disposed of only by authorized and trained
personnel. The unit commander or senior officer in charge of maintenance personnel must
ensure that prescribed protective clothing (FM 3-4) is used, and prescribed safety measures
and decontamination procedures (FM 3-5) are followed. The local unit SOP is responsible for
final disposal of contaminated air filters. Failure to comply may cause severe injury or death to
personnel.
Step 5.
Check for clogged air cleaner element (5).
Clean as necessary (para 2-12).
Step 6.
Check to see if fuel filter (6) is clogged or damaged.
Replace fuel filter (para 4-19).
If problem persists notify DS maintenance.
3.
ENGINE DOES NOT REACH NORMAL RUNNING SPEED.
Step 1.
Remove air cleaner cover (1) (para 4-18).
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