TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

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TM 9-2320-361-10

Table 3-1. Troubleshooting

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

WARNING

Hearing protection is required for driver, co-driver, and

mechanic when engine is running. Noise levels produced

by this vehicle

exceed 85 dB, which may cause injury to

personnel.

NOTE

If corrective action does not correct malfunction, notify

your supervisor.

ENGINE

1. ENGINE STARTER BUTTON IS PRESSED BUT ENGINE FAILS TO START.

Step 1. Check to see if accessory power switch is off.

If off, turn switch on.

Step 2. Visually check to see if batter cables, terminals, and connections are

loose, broken, or corroded. Check battery for proper water level.

If loose, broken, corroded, or if battery water level is low, notify your

supervisor.

2. ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START.

Step 1.

Step 2.

NOTE

Do not completely fill fuel tank before checking visually

for leaks, in fuel system.

Check to see if fuel gage indicates empty.

If empty, fill fuel tank.

NOTE

Whenever fuel tank is completely drained and then

refilled, the fuel system must be bled. Notify your

supervisor.

Check to see if engine stop control on instrument panel is pulled

out.

If pulled out, push in to reset.

3. ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START AT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES BELOW 0°F

(-170°C).

Step 1.

Step 2.

Perform steps 1 and 2 of malfunction 2.

Engine still fails to start.

Refer to FM 9-207: Operation and Maintenance of Ordnance

Material in Extreme Cold Weather (0° to -66°F).

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