TM-9-2815-225-34-P
ENGINE, DIESEL: 6 CYLINDER IN-LINE TURBOCHARGED, CUMMINS MODEL NTC-400
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JULY 2005
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INSTRUCTIONS (Contd)
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
MAN
HOURS
ITEM TO
CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
1
Semi-annual
0.5
Pre-service
a. Notice if starter engages
smoothly and turns engine
at normal cranking speed.
b. Listen for unusual engine
noise at idle, at operating
speeds, and under
acceleration. Be alert for
excessive vibration and
the smell of oil, fuel, and
exhaust.
c. Check engine operation at
all speeds. Ensure that
engine does not go above,
or below, engine governed
speed (600–2100 rpm)
a. Starter inoperative or
makes excessive grinding
noise.
b. Engine knocks, rattles,
or smokes excessively.
c. Engine governed speed
at no-load is below
600 rpm or exceeds
2100 rpm.
2
Semi-annual
2.0
Fuel system
a. Inspect fuel filter/water
separator assembly for
dents and cracks that
could cause leaks.
b. Replace filter element
every 3,000 miles
(4,827 km) or
semiannually, whichever
occurs first.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and
sealing compounds can burn
easily, give off harmful
vapors, and damage skin and
clothing. To avoid injury or
death, keep away from fire
and use in well-ventilated
area. If adhesive, solvents, or
sealing compound get on
skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and
water.
c. Clean screen by soaking in
a carbon dissolving agent,
then flush in a sonic
cleaner unit, or clean
screen in fuel oil and dry
with compressed air.
Visually inspect screen for
holes or embedded metal
particles in mesh.
a. Any Class III leak.
b. Fuel filter clogged.
c. Screen is worn or
damaged.
UNIT LEVEL PMCS
Table 1. Unit Level PMCS Instructions.
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