TM 5-2420-230-24-2
roubleshooting Symptoms Charts
B3.9 and B5.9 Series Engines
Page TS-32
Section TS - Troubleshooting Symptoms
Engine Difficult to Start or Will Not Start (No Exhaust Smoke)
This is symptom tree T044.
Cause
Correction
Verify the correct starting procedure. Refer to
Starting procedure is not correct
.......
the Operation and Maintenance Manual, B
Series Engines, Bulletin No. 3810205..
OK
N
Check and replenish fuel supply. Check fittings
o fuel in supply tank
.......
and hose connections and hose conditions.
OK
F
Check for loose wires and verify that the fuel
shutoff valve is functioning. Check to be sure
uel shutoff (electrical or manual) not open
.......
manual shutoff lever is in the run position.
Refer to Procedure 005-043.
OK
F
Inspect the fuel transfer pump. Replace if
uel transfer pump malfunctioning
.......
necessary. Refer to Procedure 005-045.
OK
F
Check the flow through the fuel filter. Replace
the fuel filter if necessary. Refer to Procedure
uel filter or fuel inlet restriction
.......
006-015. Clean all prefilters and screens.
Check the fuel suction line for restriction.
OK
E
Drain the fuel water separator and replace the
xcessive water in the fuel filter
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fuel filter. Refer to Procedure 006-015.
OK
I
Check the intake and exhaust systems for
restrictions. Inspect the intake air filter and
ntake and exhaust system restricted
.......
replace as necessary. Refer to Procedure
010-031 or 011-009.
OK
F
uel injection pump not getting fuel or air in
Check fuel flow or bleed fuel system. Refer to
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Procedure 006-003.
fuel
OK
T
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