TM 5-3825-270-10
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
ABNORMAL EXHAUST
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Equipment Condition
Discharge From Hose Reel Assembly (WP 0017)
Engine ON. (WP 0017)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
ABNORMAL EXHAUST
STEP 1
Does engine exhibit abnormal exhaust under normal operating conditions?
NOTE
Diesel engines may exhibit abnormal exhaust color under normal operating conditions at
engine start up if the following conditions exists:
Ambient temperature is, or has recently been, approximately 32 F (0 C).
Engine has not been started for a long period of time.
Recent maintenance activity on engine components.
1.
Contact maintenance personnel and/or request maintenance records to verify if engine has recently had
maintenance.
2.
Verify if engine has not been started for a long period of time, or ambient temperature is, or has been,
approximately 32 F (0 C).
3.
Start engine and observe exhaust after three to five minutes of run time. (WP 0017)
CONDITION/INDICATION
Does engine exhibit abnormal exhaust under normal operating conditions?
DECISION
No - Problem solved.
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