TM 5-3820-276-10-2
0086
ENGINE STARTS, BUT RUNS IRREGULARLY OR FAILS - WWDR - Continued
CORRECTIVE ACTION - Continued
2.
Verify if Low Fuel Telltale and/or fuel gauge indicate low fuel (Figure 2).
LOW
FUEL
TELLTALE
FUEL
GAUGE
WWDS00593
Figure 2.
Low Fuel Telltale and Fuel Gauge.
a.
If fuel gauge reads low, fill fuel tank to appropriate level with clean fuel
(Volume 1, WP 0014). Start engine and verify if normal engine performance is restored
(Volume 1, WP 0012). If fuel tank was run empty, and problem persists, proceed to next
MALFUNCTION - Fuel system requires priming.
b.
If fuel gauge does not read low, proceed to MALFUNCTION - Fuel level in fuel tank low.
MALFUNCTION
Fuel system requires priming.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
CAUTION
Do not operate fuel system primer switch for longer than 30 seconds without
allowing for cooling time. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
1.
Push and hold fuel system primer switch for 10 to 30 seconds (Figure 3).