TM 5-3805-254-20-1ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUEDMALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION18. 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, ENGINECRANKS 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, ENGINECRANKS BUT FAILS TO START BELOW 500F (180C) (page 2-47).19. ENGINE STARTS BUT DOES NOT STAY RUNNING.WARNINGDiesel fuel burns easily. Do not smoke or allow flames nearby. Disconnect batteries whenworking on fuel system. Failure to observe these precautions could cause serious injury topersonnel.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 2TA2437942-127
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