TM 5-3805-294-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
ENGINE EMITS EXCESSIVE WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
References
Machine safely parked and shut down.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Table 1. Engine Emits Excessive White Exhaust Smoke.
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
Malfunction
Visually inspect engine oil
1.
If oil dipstick shows signs of
1.
Oil Shows Signs Of
dipstick for coolant or fuel
contaminants, notify Field
Maintenance.
contaminants. (WP 0077) Oil
containing coolant will have a
2.
If oil dipstick shows no signs of
creamy brown appearance or
contaminants, Malfunction 2.
oil containing fuel will be
diluted and smell like fuel.
1.
Operate engine to normal
2.
White Exhaust
operating temperature.
Smoke Excessive at
Normal Operating
Temperature.
2.
Observe engine exhaust.
3.
1.
If engine emits white exhaust,
Shut down engine. (WP 0009)
notify Field Maintenance.
2.
If engine does not emit white
exhaust, no fault at this time.
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