Table 5-1. Direct Support Troubleshooting Chart - continued

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Table 5-1. Direct Support Troubleshooting Chart (Continued).

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

ENGINE AND ACCESSORIES

3. ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK.

Step 1. Inspect for loose or corroded battery cables.

Tighten or replace battery cables.

Step 2. Check voltage to starter and starter solenoid.

Replace starter if defective (paragraph 4-109).

Step 3. Check generator output and generator belt tension.

Replace generator or tighten belt (paragraph 4-107).

4. ENGINE CRANKS SLOWLY - WILL NOT START.

Step 1. Check for loose connections at batteries, engine block, and

starter.

Tighten loose connections.

Step 2. Check condition of batteries.

Replace defective batteries (paragraph 4-106).

5. ENGINE CRANKS NORMALLY - WILL NOT START.

CAUTION

Use care to direct the fuel away from the source of ignition.

Step 1. Remove inlet hose to fuel pump. Connect a hose to the

pump from a separate container that contains fuel. Open

the filter air bleed.

Replace fuel pump (paragraph 4-85).

Step 2. Inspect for incorrect or contaminated fuel.

Replace fuel.

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