TM 5-3810-300-24 & P2
7.
Install a new gasket in the recess of the shell.
8.
Place the shell and element in position under the cover. Then, with a new gasket over the cover bolt, thread the
bolt (or nut) into the stud.
9. With the shell and gasket properly positioned, tighten the cover bolt or nut just enough to prevent leakage.
10. Remove the filter plug in the cover and complete filling of the shell with fuel. Primer J5956 may be used to prime
the entire Fuel System.
11. Start the engine and check the Fuel System for leaks.
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Listed below are problems and solutions for troubles that may occur in the Fuel System.
TROUBLE
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Fuel not reaching in-
Tank empty or tank valve
Fill tank; open
jection pump. Engine
closed.
valve.
fails to start.
Primary or secondary filter
Replace filters.
plugged.
Shutoff valve closed.
Open shut-off valve.
Fuel lines clogged or damaged.
Clean or replace
fuel lines.
Defective transfer pump.
Replace transfer
pump.
Fuel reaches nozzles
Cranking speed too slow.
Recharge battery
but engine fails to
or correct faulty
start or starts hard.
cranking motor sys-
tem. Lube oil may
be too heavy at low
temperature.
Intake air temperature low.
Use starting aids.
Check ether device
for proper opera-
tion. (Check Opera-
tor's Manual).
Improper fuel or water in
Drain fuel system
fuel.
and pump housing.
Use specified fuel
and prime system.
Accelerator not in full fuel
Correct accelerator
position.
linkage.
Engine starts and
Water in fuel or contamination.
Drain system and
stops.
pump housing. Use
new fuel and prime
system.
Air in system.
Prime system.
Fuel filter clogged.
Replace filters.
Waxed fuel filters.
Use proper fuel.
Fuel lines clogged or damaged.
Clean or replace
fuel lines.
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