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STEP 2
Is fuel determined to be adequate for operation?
NOTE
If water distributor is filled with incorrect fuel or not properly prepared for storage (TM
5-3825-270-10), fuel may cause white exhaust.
Verify if water distributor has been stored for an extended period of time, and/or incorrect fuel may have been
used for operation of equipment.
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is fuel determined to be adequate for operation?
DECISION
No - Drain and refill water distributor with correct fuel. (WP 0174) Verify problem is solved. (Step 6 - Does engine
exhibit white exhaust?)
Yes - Go to step 3. (Step 3 - Does engine exhibit any other abnormal conditions?)
STEP 3
Does engine exhibit any other abnormal conditions?
1.
Start engine and observe engine performance for following conditions: (TM 5-3825-270-10)
Engine overheats
Engine misfire
Engine surge
Engine does not reach normal operating temperature
2.
Shutdown engine. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
CONDITION/INDICATION
Does engine exhibit any other abnormal conditions?
DECISION
No - Go to step 4. (Step 4 - Is engine oil and/or coolant level low?)
Yes - If engine overheats go to Engine Overheats. (WP 0015) If engine misfires go to Engine Misfires.
temperature, go to Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature. (WP 0016)
STEP 4
Is engine oil and/or coolant level low?
1.
Check engine coolant level. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
2.
Check engine oil level. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
CONDITION/INDICATION
Is engine oil and/or coolant level low?
DECISION
No - If engine oil and coolant levels are normal, replace engine. (WP 0128) Verify problem is solved. (Step 6 -
Does engine exhibit white exhaust?)
Yes - If engine oil level is low, replace engine. (WP 0128) If engine coolant level is low, replace engine cylinder
STEP 5
Is engine filled with adequate amount of coolant?
Check engine coolant level. (TM 5-3825-270-10)
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