TM 55-2090-201-14&P
3-3. OPERATORS TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
(Continued).
Table 3-3.
Operators Troubleshooting Chart for Pump and Motor,
Type A and B Separators (Continued).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 2.
Inspect for clogged strainer on suction side and
air leaks.
Clean strainer per paragraph 3-29.
stop
leaks.
Step 3.
Inspect for broken flexible joint.
Report condition to General Support Main-
tenance.
Step 4.
Inspect for torn stator.
Report condition to General Support Main-
tenance.
4.
Pump overloads.
Step 1.
Step 2.
5.
Noisy pump.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Inspect prefilter element for clogged condition.
Replace filter element.
Inspect discharge line for obstruction.
Remove obstruction.
Check for obstruction in bilge suction line.
Remove obstruction.
Inspect for loose mounting bolts.
Tighten.
Is flexible joint loose or worn?
Tighten if loose.
If worn report condition
to General Support Maintenance.
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