TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 460 of 796
ENGINE STARTS BUT FAILS TO KEEP RUNNING - Continued
CORRECTIVE ACTION - Continued
3.
Attempt to start main engine (WP 0010) and keep it running.
4.
If main engine fails to keep running, proceed to next malfunction.
MALFUNCTION
Air in fuel lines.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Check if air is in fuel lines.
2.
Operate purge pump handle (WP 0004) for 10 seconds to remove air from fuel lines.
3.
Start main engine (WP 0010) and check if engine keeps running.
4.
If main engine fails to keep running, proceed to next malfunction.
MALFUNCTION
Air cleaner is restricted.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Check restriction indicators (WP 0119).
2.
Service air cleaners (WP 0119).
3.
Attempt to start main engine (WP 0010) and keep it running.
4.
If main engine fails to keep running, notify maintenance.
ENGINE STOPS WHILE OPERATING DURING VEHICLE RECOVERY OR GOING UP STEEP GRADE
SYMPTOM
Engine stops while operating during vehicle recovery or going up steep grade.
MALFUNCTION
Forward fuel tank is open.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
Operations for long periods in recovery operation with vehicle in fixed position on
incline will lower front fuel tank supply below pump inlet.
1.
Check forward fuel tank valve (WP 0045) to see if it is open.
2.
Close forward tank valve.
3.
If rear tanks are at least 1/2 full or more, move vehicle to level area or down grade. Open
forward valve to allow fuel to flow into forward tank. Then close forward valve.
4.
Attempt to start main engine (WP 0010) and operate during recovery or going up steep grade.
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