
TM 5-3805-261-10
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED 0011 00
0011 00-9
ENGINE - CONTINUED
2. Engine Cranks but Fails to Start
(Operating Temperature Below 32°F
[0°C]).
• DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections, or mainte-
nance while smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks. Fuel may
ignite, causing damage to machine and injury or death to per-
sonnel.
• Operating personnel must wear fuel-resistant gloves when
handling fuels. If exposed to fuel, promptly wash exposed skin
and change fuel-soaked clothing.
1. Check fuel level using fuel
tank dipstick.
If indication is empty, add fuel
(WP 0013 00). If fuel level is
okay, go to test step 2.
For every 30 seconds of engine cranking, allow 2 minutes for
starter motor to cool down.
2. While cranking engine, press
ether starting aid switch. Wait
approximately 2 seconds
between injections.
If engine still will not start, notify
Unit Maintenance.
3. Engine Does Not Develop Full Power. Check air filter service indicator. If indicator is red, service air filter
(WP 0014 00) and retest. If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
4. Engine Does Not Idle Properly. Check air filter service indicator. If indicator is red, service air filter
(WP 0014 00) and retest. If
problem still exists, notify Unit
Maintenance.
MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION