TM 9-2320-303-10
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 3. Check for dirty, loose, or broken battery cables.
Clean dirty cables. Tighten loose connections at batteries, ground, and
starter.
If cable is broken, notify Unit Maintenance.
12. ENGINE STARTS BUT MISFIRES OR RUNS ROUGH AFTER PROPER WARMUP
PERIOD.
Check air cleaner restriction indicator.
If indicator is not clear, notify Unit Maintenance.
13. EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION.
Check for loose oil lines and oil leaks.
If oil lines are loose or leaks are found, notify Unit Maintenance.
14. EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SMOKE (AT NORMAL ENGINE OPERATING SPEED).
Step 1. Check air cleaner restriction indicator.
If indicator is not clear, notify Unit Maintenance.
Step 2. Check for water in fuel.
Drain fuel filters (Table 2-1).
15. LOW OR NO ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.
Check engine oil level.
If engine oil is low, fill to correct level (Appendix F).
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STEERING
16. HARD STEERING, SHIMMY OR WANDERING.
NOTE
Check tire pressure when tires are cold.
Step 1. Check that tires are properly inflated.
Inflate tires to proper pressure (Table 2-1).
Step 2. Check for loose lug nuts.
Tighten loose lug nuts and notify Unit Maintenance to apply proper
torque.
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