TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE — Continued

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MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

5.

ENGINE LABORS, RUNS

ROUGH, STALLS, OR

DOES NOT PUT OUT

FULL POWER.

1.

Check to see if engine is getting enough air.

Check engine air cleaner restriction indicator

(WP 0098 00).

If indicator shows only red in the

window, notify unit maintenance.

2.

Check to see if there is water in the fuel.

Drain primary and secondary fuel

filters (WP 0090 00).

3.

Check elevation.

The carrier will normally lose

power at high elevations

(mountain passes or high

plateaus). If carrier runs rough

or power loss is bad, notify unit

maintenance.

6.

ENGINE OVERHEATS.

CAUTION

Driving carrier with an overheated

engine can damage engine. When

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE

GAUGE indicates above 230 F(110 C),

stop carrier and run engine at 1000-1200

RPM until coolant temperature drops

below 230 F(110 C).

1.

Check to see if all power plant access panels

are in place and mounting clamps are tight.

Install power plant access panels

(WP 0040 00).

2.

If hard running in hot weather, follow the

precautions for driving in extreme heat

(WP 0074 00)

When engine overheats, stop

carrier and run engine at

1000-1200 RPM until coolant

temperature drops below 230 F

(110 C).

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