TM 5-4310-387-14
Section II. OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Paragraph
Page
3-3
General ................................ ................................ ................................ ........
3-2
3-4
Operator Troubleshooting Procedures ................................ ..........................
3-2
3-3. General. This section contains troubleshooting procedures to determine the probable cause of observed
malfunctions. Tests or Inspections are provided to Isolate the faulty component and corrective actions are provided to
eliminate the malfunction.
3-4. Operator Troubleshooting Procedures. Refer to the symptom index to locate the troubleshooting procedure for
the observed malfunction. The table lists the common malfunctions that may occur during the operation or maintenance
of the compressor. Perform the tests or inspections, and the recommended corrective action in the order listed In the
troubleshooting table. If the malfunction is corrected by a specific corrective action, do not continue with the remaining
steps, if any. If the malfunction is not corrected by the listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor or unit
maintenance.
a.
Table 3-2 lists the common malfunctions which you may encounter during operation of the equipment.
b.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions, notify
your supervisor if the corrective actions do not correct the malfunction.
SYMPTOM INDEX
Symptom
Page
1.
Engine does not start ................................ ................................ ....................
3-3
2.
Engine starts then stops ................................ ................................ ...............
3-3
3.
Engine stalls when warm ................................ ................................ ..............
3-3
4.
Engine runs unevenly/low output ................................................... ...............
3-3
5.
Engine exhaust excessively black ................................ ................................
3-4
6.
Engine exhaust excessively blue ................................ ................................ ..
3-4
7.
Engine runs excessively hot ................................ ................................ .........
3-4
8.
Excessive oil consumption ................................ ................................ ...........
3-4
9.
Engine excessively noisy ................................ ................................ ..............
3-5
10.
Compressor noisy ................................ ................................ .........................
3-5
11.
Compressor runs excessively hot ................................ ................................ .
3-5
12.
Compressor output too low ................................ ................................ ...........
3-6
13.
Compressor vibrates ................................ ................................ ....................
3-6
14.
Abnormal drivebelt wear ................................ ................................ ...............
3-6
3-2
