TM 9--2350--292--10
0087 00--2
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING -- CONTINUED
0087 00
ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE (OR FUEL IS ON GRILLE DOORS ON EXHAUST GRILLES)
Step 1. Make sure both operators and commanders exhaust smoke generator switches are OFF.
Step 2. Make sure exhaust smoke generator manual fuel shutoff valve is closed.
Step 3. If problem still exists, notify unit maintenance (ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE).
ENGINE HAS LOW POWER AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SMOKE
Step 1. Check air cleaner restriction gauge.
Clean air filters (WP 0111 00).
Step 2. If problem still exists, notify unit maintenance (ENGINE HAS LOW POWER AND EXCESSIVE BLACK
SMOKE).
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE IS HIGH
Step 1. Check main engine oil level.
Fill as specified in (WP 0101 00).
Step 2. Check oil coolers for restrictions.
Clean oil cooler screens with low pressure water.
Step 3. Check track tension.
Adjust track tension (WP 0103 00 or WP 0104 00).
Step 4. If problem still exists, notify unit maintenance (ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE IS HIGH).
ENGINE RUNS ROUGH OR MISFIRES AND/OR KNOCKS
Step 1. Check air cleaner restriction gauge.
Clean air filters (WP 0111 00).
Step 2. Check for fuel leaks.
Shut down main engine and notify unit maintenance.
Step 3. Engine operating at below normal temperature (one or more cylinders not firing).
Run engine at a higher rpm (1,000 -- 1,800) for 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4. If problem still exists, notify unit maintenance (ENGINE RUNS ROUGH OR MISFIRES AND/OR
KNOCKS).
ENGINE STARTS, BUT FAILS TO KEEP RUNNING
Step 1. Check fuel level.
Refuel vehicle.
Step 2. Ensure that air is not trapped in fuel lines.
Operate engine PREHEAT switch for 10 seconds to remove air from fuel lines.
Step 3. Check air cleaners for restrictions.
Clean air filters and air inlets (WP 0111 00).
Step 4. If problem still exists, notify unit maintenance (ENGINE STARTS BUT FAILS TO KEEP RUNNING).