TM-9-2320-361-10 Page 287

TM-9-2320-361-10 Operator's Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-10 Table 3-1. Troubleshooting MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION WARNING Hearing protection is required for driver, co-driver, and mechanic when engine is running. Noise levels produced by this vehicle exceed 85 dB, which may cause injury to personnel. NOTE If corrective action does not correct malfunction, notify your supervisor. ENGINE 1. ENGINE STARTER BUTTON IS PRESSED BUT ENGINE FAILS TO START. Step 1. Check to see if accessory power switch is off. If off, turn switch on. Step 2. Visually check to see if batter cables, terminals, and connections are loose, broken, or corroded. Check battery for proper water level. If loose, broken, corroded, or if battery water level is low, notify your supervisor. 2. ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. Step 1. Step 2. NOTE Do not completely fill fuel tank before checking visually for leaks, in fuel system. Check to see if fuel gage indicates empty. If empty, fill fuel tank. NOTE Whenever fuel tank is completely drained and then refilled, the fuel system must be bled. Notify your supervisor. Check to see if engine stop control on instrument panel is pulled out. If pulled out, push in to reset. 3. ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°F (-170°C). Step 1. Step 2. Perform steps 1 and 2 of malfunction 2. Engine still fails to start. Refer to FM 9-207: Operation and Maintenance of Ordnance Material in Extreme Cold Weather (0° to -66°F). 3-6 Change 3