TM 5-4930-227-14Section V. TROUBLESHOOTING3-10. GeneralThe corective action recommended is describedThis section provides information useful in diag-opposite the probable cause.nosing and correcting unsatisfactory operation or3-11. Organizational Maintenancefailure of the tank and pump units, or any ofTroubleshootingtheir components. Each malfunction stated is fol-Refer to table 3-2 for organizational mainte-lowed by a list of probable causes of the trouble.nance troubleshooting.Table 3-2. TroubleshootingMalfulwticm1.2.3.5.6.7.Enginehardto startor failstostartEnginemisses,operateserratical-ly or loses powerEngineoverheatsor knocks4. EnginebackfiresEngineexhaustsmoke excessivePumpfailsto operatePumpfails to primePwbable musea. Fuel tankemptyb.Fuelshutoffvalveclosedc. Fuellineobstructedd.Spark plugdefwtivee. Air cleanerdirty or tmfull of oilf.Ignitionswitchorcabledefectiveg. Magnetoimproperly timed or de-f ectiveh. Fuelmixture impropera. Fuelmixtureimproperb, Magnetoimproperlyadjusted ordefectiveu.d.e.f.9.;:c.d.a.b.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.- Chokepartially closedMufflercloggedSparkplugloose,dirtyor damagedGovernorcontrolslooseor im-properly adjustedOthercausesVentilationacrossenginepoorEnginedirtyMufflercloggedOther causesFuelmixturetoo leanIntakevalvestickingChokepatilallyclosedFuelmixturetoo rkhCarburetorfloatstickingor leakingAircleaner dirtyor too fullLeakin suctionlinePumpnot primalImpeller damagedor wornEnginespeedtoo lowLeakin suctionlinesor connectionsPumpchambernot filledAirleakat mechanicalsealC.2rmctiive s.ctiima. Fillfueltank.b.Open valve( p a r a 2 - 9 ) .c. Cleanfuelline.d. Replacesprakplug ( p a r a 3 - 2 3 ) .e. Service air cleaner ( f i g . 3 - 1 ) .f.Replacedefectiveignitionswitchor cable ( p a r a 3 – 2 3 ) .g. Re-time or replace magneto ( p a r a3 - 2 4 ) .h. Adjustcarburetor ( p a r a 3 - 2 8 ) .a. Adjustcarburetor ( p a r a 3 - 2 8 ) .b.Adjustor replacemagneto( p a r a3 - 2 4 ) .c. Openchoke ( p a r a 2 - 7 ) .d.e.f.9.::c.d.a.b.a.b.e.d.a.b.c.d.a.b.c.Cleanor replacemuffler( p a ra3 - 3 1 ) .Tighten,clean or replace. sparkplug( p a r a 3 - 2 3 ) .Tighten andadjustgovernorcon-trol( p a r a 3 - 2 9 ) .Referothercausesto directsup-portmaintenance.Provide properventilation.Cleanengineradiationfina.Cleanor replacemuffler( p a r a3 - 3 1 ) .Refer othercausesto dirwlsup-portmaintenance.Adjustcarburetor( p a r a 3 - 2 8 ) .Removesparkplug( p a r a 3 - 2 3 ) .Pour1/2to 102of penetratingoil (W-P-216)intocylinder.w stand 5 minutesandmanuallycrankengine.If intakevalveremainsstuck,refer to dixwtsupportmaintenance.Openchoke( p a r a 2 - 7 ) .Adjustcarburetor( p a r a 3 - 2 8 ).Replacecarburetor( p a r a 3 - 2 8 ).Serviceair cleaner( f i g . 3 - 1 ).Tightenor replaceconnectionsordefwtivehose ( p a r a 3 - 3 5 ) .Primepump ( p a r a 2 - 9 ) .Replaceimpaller ( p a r a 3 - 1 7 ) .Adjustcarbureiwr ( p a r a 3 - 2 8 ).Replaesuctionlines.Tightenlooseor leakyconnections ( p a r a 3 - 3 5 ).Primepump( p a r a 2 - 9 ).Replaceseal( p a r a 3 - 1 7 ).3-6
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