TM 5-3805-294-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR HARD TO START
INITIAL SETUP:
References (cont.)
References
Equipment Condition
Machine safely parked and shut down.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Table 1. Engine Cranks But Does Not Start or Hard to Start.
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
Malfunction
1.
If engine cranks slowly, notify
1.
Engine Cranks
Crank engine. (WP 0007)
Field Maintenance.
Slowly.
2.
If engine does not crank
slowly, proceed to Malfunction
2.
1.
Turn key switch to ON position,
2.
Fuel Level Low.
but DO NOT START ENGINE.
2.
Visually inspect monitor to
verify at least 1/4 tank of fuel is
available. (WP 0005)
3.
Turn key switch to OFF
1.
If fuel level is low, service
position. (WP 0009)
machine. (WP 0077)
2.
If fuel level is OK, proceed to
Malfunction 3.
1.
3.
Air Cleaners Dirty
Start engine. (WP 0007)
or Clogged.
2.
Observe monitor for air cleaner
clogged alarm. (WP 0005)
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