TM 5-4320-215-12
Inspection
Service Quarterly
ENGINE-Continued
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If the compression tests show poor compression, report the condition
to field maintenance.
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Engine breather. Inspect the engine breather for damage and clogging.
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Clean a dirty or clogged breather or replace a defective breather (TM
5-2805-209-12).
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Oil filter. Inspect the oil filter for loose mounting, dirt, and leaks.
Inspect the oil lines for leaks and deterioration.
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Tighten all loose connections and mounting hardware. Refer to TM 5-
2805-209-12 and service the oil filter. Replace a damaged oil filter
(TM 5-2805-209-12).
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Fan and shroud. Inspect the fan and shroud for insecure mounting,
leaks, or misalinement.
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Refer to TM 6-2805-209-12 and replace a damaged fan. Tighten all
loose mounting hardware.
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Belts and pulleys. Inspect the belt for cracks, breaks, fraying, and im-
proper adjustment. Inspect the pulleys for cracks, chips, and cor-
ing.
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Adjust or replace the belt as necessary (par. 49). Report a defective
pulley to field maintenance.
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Governor and linkage. Inspect the governor and linkage for cracks,
breaks, loose mounting, and improper operation. Inspect the governor
for evidence of leakage.
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Refer to TM 6-2805-209-12 and correct all deficiencies noted.
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Primer. Inspect the primer for improper operation, loose mounting, and
leakage.
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Refer to TM 5-2805-209-12 and correct all deficiencies noted.
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Fuel pump. Inspect the fuel pump for cracks, breaks, loose mounting,
and leaks.
Refer to TM 5-2805-209-12 and correct all deficiencies noted.
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Carburetor and throttle control rod. Inspect the carburetor and control
rod for cracks, breaks, and improper adjustment, Inspect the carbure-
tor for evidence of leakage. Inspect the control rod for improper
operation.
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Refer to TM 5-2801-209-12 and correct all deficiencies noted
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Fuel strainer. Inspect the fuel strainer for cracks, breaks, leaks, and
other damage.
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Refer to TM 5-2805-209-12 and correct all deficiencies noted.
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Air cleaner. Inspect the air cleaner for insecure mounting, defective
hose,. and clogged filter element.
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Refer to TM 5-2805-209-12 and correct all deficiencies noted.
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Fuel tank, cap, and strainer. Inspect the fuel tank for leaks. Inspect
the fuel tank cap for a defective gasket and insecure mounting. In-
spect the fuel strainer for hole.
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Tighten or replace loose or missing mounting hardware. Replace a fuel
tank cap or gasket as necessary. Replace a defective fuel strainer. Re-
place a defective fuel tank (par. 47).
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Fuel lines. Inspect the fuel line for cracks, breaks, kinks, and leakage.
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Tighten all loose connections. Replace all defective fuel lines (par. 47).
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Spark plugs and leads. Inspect the spark plugs for cracked porcelain,
burned electrodes, carbon deposits, and incorrect gap. The correct gap
is 0.025 inch. Use a suitable ,park plug tester and test each spark
plug for improper operation. Inspect spark plug leads for damage
and loose or corroded connections.
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