TM 10-3950-672-10
Table 6-1. Operator Troubleshooting (continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
10.
LUBE OIL LOSS.
Step 1.
External leaks.
a.
Visually inspect for oil leaks. If no leaks, do step 2.
b.
Contact Organizational Maintenance.
Step 2.
Crankcase overfilled.
a.
Remove dipstick and check oil level. If OK, do step 3.
b.
Contact Organizational Maintenance to drain engine oil to
proper level.
Step 3.
Engine lubrication system malfunction.
a.
Contact Organizational Maintenance.
11.
CONTAMINATED ENGINE OIL.
Step 1.
Engine lubrication system malfunction.
a.
Contact Organizational Maintenance.
12.
EXHAUST SMOKE EXCESSIVE UNDER LOAD.
Step 1.
Engine overloaded.
a.
Downshift to lower gear.
Step 2.
Fuel system malfunction.
a.
Contact Organizational Maintenance.
13.
ENGINE WILL NOT REACH RATED SPEED WHEN LOADED.
Step 1.
Vehicle overloaded.
a.
Reduce load or downshift to lower gear.
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