TM 5-3820-276-10-2
0115
ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START - WWSV - Continued
MALFUNCTION
Excessive water in fuel.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
Spilled fuel is slippery and could create a falling hazard. Clean up and
properly dispose of spilled fuel. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Fuel is highly flammable and can be accidently ignited. Do not allow fuel
to come in contact with hot surfaces, such as exhaust manifold, pipe, or
muffler. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks in the vicinity while
working on any part of fuel system. Make sure to keep fire extinguisher
present while refueling. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Improper grounding while refueling is a safety hazard. Fuel is highly
flammable and can be accidently ignited. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
Make sure to use personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles) and
follow local guidelines for fuel spill protection. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event
of an injury.
Verify if fuel has excessive water (Figure 6).
FUEL/WATER
SEPARATOR
WWDS00482
Figure 6.
Fuel/Water Separator.
a.
If fuel has excessive water, drain water from fuel (WP 0199). Verify if engine starts
(Volume 1, WP 0012).
