TM-9-2320-366-10-2

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS; VOLUME NO. 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2005

CHANGE 2

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Table 3-2. Troubleshooting

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

NOTE

If corrective action does not correct malfunction, notify Unit Maintenance.

a. ENGINE SYSTEM

a1.

ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK.

Step 1.

Check to see if battery cables and terminal posts are OK.

(a)

Remove battery box cover (para 3-8a).

(b)

Check battery cables for damage and corrosion.

If corrosion is present or battery cables are damaged, notify Unit Maintenance.

(c)

Check terminal posts for corrosion.

If corrosion is present, notify Unit Maintenance.

Step 2.

Check fluid level in battery cells (para 3-8b).

If fluid level is low, notify Unit Maintenance.

If fluid level is not low, notify Unit Maintenance.

(a)

Install battery box (para 3-8c).

a2.

ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START.

Step 1.

Check fluid level.

(a)

Position master power switch to on (para 2-1a).

If fuel gage shows fuel level at or below E (empty), fuel vehicle (para 2-26a).

(b)

Position master power switch to off (para 2-1a).

Step 2.

Is fuel/water separator primed?

(a)

Raise cab (para 2-28a).

(b)

Depress button on fuel/water separator as many time as necessary until button

is tight.

(c)

Attempt to start engine (para 2-27a or b).

If engine cranks but does not start, notify Unit Maintenance.

(d)

Lower cab (para 2-28b).

a3.

LOW OR HIGH ENGINE OIL PRESSURE.

Step 1. Check for proper engine oil level.

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