TM 5-4310-452-14
3-3. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM INDEX.
Troubleshooting
Procedure
Page
COMPRESSOR
Air discharge capacity too low .........................................................................................................
3-4
Oil:
Consumption too high ..................................................................................................................
3-5
Excessive carry-over at air discharge ...........................................................................................
3-4
Level reading erratic ....................................................................................................................
3-5
Overheats ........................................................................................................................................
3-4
ENGINE
Difficult to start ................................................................................................................................
3-3
Oil pressure too low ........................................................................................................................
3-3
Overheats ........................................................................................................................................
3-3
Runs backward when turned off ......................................................................................................
3-4
Unusual amount of smoke from exhaust .........................................................................................
3-3
Will not start ....................................................................................................................................
3-2
Table 3-1. Operator Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE
1. ENGINE WILL NOT START.
Step 1. Check to see if fuel tank is empty.
If empty, notify your supervisor.
Step 2. Check for loose or corroded battery terminals.
If loose or corroded, notify your supervisor.
Step 3. Check engine air cleaner restriction indicator.
If red condition is present, clean air cleaner (see paragraph 3-4).
Step 4. Check fuel lines for leaks, kinks, or restrictions.
If leaks, kinks, or restrictions are found, notify your supervisor,
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