TM 5-3810-207-20/TO 36C23-3-37-12Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING21. GeneralThis section provides information useful indiagnosing and correcting unsatisfactory operation orfailure of the crane-shovel and its components. Eachtrouble symptom stated is followed by a list of probablecauses of the trouble. The possible remedyrecommended is described opposite the probable cause.Any trouble beyond the scope of organizationalmaintenance shall be reported to field maintenance, 3dechelon.22. Engine Lacks PowerProbable causePossible remedyAir cleaner chokedReplace or repair aircleaner (pars. 107 and244).Fuel pump cloggedReplace or repair fuelpump (pars. 108 and247).Air in fuel systemTighten all fuel lineconnections. Replacedefective lines (pars.110 and 250).Faulty fuelDrain and replace fuel.23. Starting Motors Fail to OperateProbable causePossible remedyPoor electrical connectionClean and tighten batterycables and other elec-trical connections.Replace if necessary(pars. 70 and 209).Starter button defectiveReplace button (pars. 79and 210).Faulty batteriesReplace batteries (pars. 70and 209).Faulty starterReplace starter (pars. 78and 204).Starter brushes wornReplace brushes (pars. 78and 205).24. Engines Fail to StartProbable causePossible remedyImproper valve clearanceAdjust valves (pars. 92and 266).Batteries too low toCharge or replace batteriesturn over engine.(pars. 70 and 209).Defective starterReplace starter (pars. 78and 204).Defective spark plugsReplace spark plugs (pars.76 and 202.)Probable causePossible remedyCarburetor out ofAdjust carburetor (TM 5-adjustment.3810-207-10).Defective distributorReplace distributor pointspoints.(pars. 75 and 201).Defective fuel pumpReplace fuel pump (pars.108 and 247).25. Engine Miss or Vibrate ExcessivelyProbable causePossible remedyFaulty carburetorReplace defective car-buretor (pars. 106and 246).Governor out of adjust-Adjust the governor (pars.ment.93 and 245).Leaking fuel lineReplace defective fuel line(pars. 110 and 250).Faulty distributorReplace distributor pointspoints.(pars. 75 and 201).Distributor not timedTime distributor (pars. 75properly.and 201).Defective spark plugsReplace spark plugs (pars.76 and 202).Broken fan bladeReplace fan (par. 100).26. Engines Stall FrequentlyProbable causePossible remedyIdling speed too lowAdjust idling speed to aminimum of 600 rpm(pars. 106 and 246).Operating water tempera-Replace thermostat (pars.ture too low.98 and 259).Governor huntingCorrect governor adjust-ment (pars. 93 and 245).27. Engines OverheatProbable causePossible remedyLoose fan beltAdjust fan belt (TM 5-3810-207-10).Defective thermostatReplace thermostat (pars.98 and 259).Collapsed hose or looseCheck condition of hose.hose connections.Tighten hose connections.Replace defective hose(pars. 96 and 257).Coolant low in radiatorFill radiator with propercoolant.Insufficient oil inCheck oil level; fill ascrankcase.necessary (LO 5-3810-207-20).Water pump and gener-Adjust belt (TM 5-3810-ator drive belt loose207-10). Replace wornor slip.or damaged belt (pars.100 and 254).20
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