TM 10-3810-307-10
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OR CRANKS SLOWLY.
Step 1 .
Starting circuit connections loose or corroded.
a.
Inspect connections at starting motor. If tight and corrosion free, do
step 2.
b.
Contact Organizational
Maintenance
to
clean
and
tighten
connections.
Step 2 .
Battery charge low.
a.
Contact Organizational Maintenance to charge/service batteries.
2. ENGINE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START - EXHAUST SMOKE PRESENT.
Step 1
Starting aid needed for cold weather.
a.
Use cold weather starting aid. Refer to paragraph 5-4.2. If engine
does not start do step 2.
Step 2.
Intake air system restricted.
a.
Inspect air cleaner inlet hood. If OK, do step 3.
b.
Contact Organizational Maintenance to remove intake hood and air
filter element. Replace air filter element and clean intake hood.
Step 3.
Fuel contaminated.
a.
Check fuel filter/water separator for contamination. Refer to PMCS
in Section 5. If fuel OK, do step 4.
Step 4.
Contact Organizational Maintenance.
