TM-9-2350-311-20-1

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

TM-9-2350-311-20-1 - Page 158 of 1275

TM9-2350-311-20-1

3-3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART —

CONTINUED

e. ENGINE—CONTINUED

(1) ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START

INITIAL SETUP

Tool

S

General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, Appx H)

TM 9-4910-571-12&P

TA-1 probe kit (item 43, Appx H)

Equipment Conditions

. .

Personnel Required

Engine compartment access door open

Two

(TM 9-2350-31 1-10)

Transmission access doors open (TM 9-2350-311-10)

WARNING

Do not smoke or use open flame when working on fuel

system. An explosion may occur, causing severe

iniury or death.

Check for adequate fuel in tanks

(TM 9-2350-311-10).

I

Is there adequate fuel in tanks?

Bring fuel to proper level

(TM 9-2350-311-10).

Check fuel shutoff linkage for binding.

Does linkage have any binds?

m

Repair linkage (para 5-7).

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References

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