TM 9-2320-363-10
Table 3-1. Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Ether is highly flammable and explosive. DO NOT per-
form ether quick-start system checks or inspections
while smoking or near fire, flame, or sparks. Failure to
follow this warning may cause a fire and explosion,
causing serious Injury or death to personnel.
Step 4.
If operating a vehicle with automatic ether injection system,
check red indicator light on ether control relay (paragraph 2-8).
If red light is on, notify Unit Maintenance.
12.
ENGINE DOES NOT DEVELOP FULL POWER.
Step 1.
Check whether power take-off (PTO) is disengaged.
Disengage PTO.
Step 2.
Check air cleaner restriction indicator.
If indicator is not clear, notify Unit Maintenance.
13.
ENGINE DOES NOT IDLE PROPERLY.
Step 1.
Check air cleaner restriction indicator.
If indicator is not clear, notify Unit Maintenance.
Step 2.
If operating M915A2 or M916A1 in temperature below 32°F
(0°C), check that cold weather starting procedure was used.
Perform cold weather starting procedure (paragraph 2-14).
14.
ENGINE FAILS TO CRANK WHEN STARTER BUTTON IS PRESSED.
Step 1.
Check position of ignition switch.
Place ignition switch in ON position.
Step 2.
Check position of transmission selector lever.
Place transmission selector lever to Neutral (N) position.
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.
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