TM 3-4230-237-10
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - Continued
Table 1. Troubleshooting - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
PUMP UNIT - Continued
3. ENGINE RUNS IRREGULARLY - Continued.
Step 3. Shut down system (WP 0006 00). Open engine air filter and check
for foreign material.
a. Remove debris or replace filter element (WP 0024 00) as necessary.
b. If engine still runs irregularly, notify Unit Maintenance.
Step 4. Shut
down system. Drain fuel filter/water separator (see WP 0016 00, PMCS, task 36).
Attempt restart.
If engine still runs irregularly, notify Unit Maintenance.
4. EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE EXHAUST DURING OPERATION.
Step 1. Shut down system (WP 0006 00). Open engine air filter and check
for foreign material.
a. Remove debris or replace filter element (WP 0024 00) as necessary.
b. If engine still runs irregularly, notify Unit Maintenance.
Step 2. Shut down system. Drain fuel filter/water separator, prime fuel system and attempt restart.
If there is still excessive smoke, notify Unit Maintenance.
5. PUMP INOPERATIVE (FAILS TO OPERATE).
Step 1. Check to see that VALVE NO. 4 PRIME is closed after priming pump and before prime-detergent
tank is empty.
a. Close VALVE NO. 4 PRIME.
b. Refill prime-detergent tank with 10 gallons of water.
c. Open VALVE NO. 4 PRIME and prime pump.
d. Close VALVE NO. 4 PRIME before prime-detergent tank is empty.
Step 2. To check to see if VALVE NOS. 1, 2, or 3 is closed, open one or more of these valves. See
instruction on STARTING PROCEDURE instruction plate.
Step 3. Check for loose or broken belts.
Step 4. Check to see if the connection is loose on the suction line.
Tighten connection.
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