TM 5-3825-270-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START
INITIAL SETUP:
References
References (cont.)
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks And
Equipment Condition
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START
STEP 1
Is ambient air cold or has water distributor not been started for a long period of time?
NOTE
The water distributor is equipped with engine glow plugs to help warm engine fuel for starting.
If ambient temperature is or has recently been approximately 32 F (0 C), multiple attempts
at starting engine may be necessary.
Attempt to start engine by holding engine start switch to ENGINE START position for no longer than 15 seconds
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is ambient air cold or has water distributor not been started for a long period of time?
DECISION
No - Go to step 2. (Step 2 - Does water distributor have enough fuel to start engine?)
Yes - Problem solved.
STEP 2
Does water distributor have enough fuel to start engine?
Visually inspect inside fuel tank for presence of fuel.
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