TM 5-3810-306-20
TABLE 3-1. ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK.
Step 1.
Battery charge low.
a. Using STE/ICE, check charge state of batteries. If OK, do Step 2. Refer to VTM test no. 67.)
b. Service or replace batteries. (Refer to page 8-96.)
Step 2.
No voltage to starter solenoid.
a. Using STE/ICE, check voltage at solenoid switch. If OK, do Step 3. (Refer to VTM test no. 70.)
b. Troubleshoot engine starting system from switch, through harness and relay.
Step 3.
Solenoid malfunction.
a. Listen for audible sound at starting motor. If no audible sound, check wiring. If OK, do Step 4.
b. Replace starting motor. (Refer to page 8-5.)
Step 4.
Starting motor operating but not cranking the engine.
a. Remove starting motor and check for broken teeth on flywheel.
b. Replace starting motor (Refer to page 8-5.) or contact General Support Maintenance to replace
flywheel.
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