TM 5-2420-231-23-1
0010
Table 1. Engine Cranks but Does Not Run.
0010
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine Cranks but Does Not
Test Step 1. Inspect Fuel Gauge and
Run
Water Separator.
1. Turn ignition switch to the on posi-
tion (TM 5-2420-231-10).
2. Observe fuel level gauge (TM 5-
2420-231-10), and verify gauge
indicates at least 1/4 tank of fuel.
3. Visually inspect fuel level in fuel
No Fuel in Fuel Tank - Add fuel to fuel
tank.
tank, and observe fuel level gauge. If
fuel level gauge is not accurate,
diagnose fuel level gauge (WP 0023).
Proceed to Test Step 8.
Fuel in Fuel Tank - Proceed to step 4.
4. Position drain pan under machine.
5. Open water separator drain valve
No Water Present - Close water
(Figure 1, Item 2) on fuel filter (Fig-
separator drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2).
ure 1, Item 1), and drain fuel into
Proceed to Test Step 2.
drain pan until all water is drained
Water Present - Proceed to step 6.
from fuel filter (Figure 1, Item 1).
NOTE
Engine may start and run.
6. Crank engine for 30 seconds (TM
Engine Starts and Runs - Idle engine
5-2420-231-10).
for two minutes, then proceed to step 7.
Engine Cranks but Does Not Run -
Turn ignition switch to the off position
(TM 5-2420-231-10), then proceed to
step 8.
7. Turn ignition switch to the off posi-
tion (TM 5-2420-231-10).
8. Open water separator drain valve
No Water Present - Close water
(Figure 1, Item 2), and drain fuel
separator drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2).
into drain pan until all water is
Proceed to Test Step 8.
removed from fuel filter (Figure 1,
Water Present - Close water separator
Item 1).
drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2). Drain fuel
from fuel tank, ensure that all water is
removed from fuel tank (WP 0136), and
replace fuel filter (WP 0147).
Proceed to Test Step 8.