TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
18. ENGINE IS HARD TO START.
Check surrounding air temperature and go to applicable malfunction.
a.
If engine is hard to start above 50°F (180C), go to Malfunction 2, ENGINE
CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START ABOVE 50°F (180C) (page 2-68).
b.
If engine is hard to start below 50°F (180C), go to Malfunction 1, ENGINE
CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START BELOW 500F (180C) (page 2-47).
19. ENGINE STARTS BUT DOES NOT STAY RUNNING.
WARNING
Diesel fuel burns easily. Do not smoke or allow flames nearby. Disconnect batteries when
working on fuel system. Failure to observe these precautions could cause serious injury to
personnel.
Step 1.
Check fuel tanks (9) for water in diesel fuel.
a.
If water is present, drain fuel system and refill (page 2-514).
b.
If no water is present go to step 2
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