TM 5-2420-231-23-1
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Table 1. Hard Start in Cold Temperatures (50F or Below) - Continued.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Test Step 2. Inspect Fuel in Water
Hard Start in Cold
Separator for Solidified Fuel.
Temperatures (50F or
Below) - Continued
1. Turn ignition switch to the off posi-
tion (TM 5-2420-231-10).
2. Position drain pan under machine.
3. Open water separator drain valve
Fuel Drains OK With No Water
(Figure 2, Item 2) on fuel filter
Present - Close water separator drain
(Figure 2, Item 1), and drain fuel
valve (Figure 1, Item 2).
into drain pan from fuel filter
Proceed to Test Step 3.
(Figure 2, Item 1).
No Fuel Drains From Fuel Filter -
Close water separator drain valve
(Figure 1, Item 2).
Solidified fuel is present. Drain fuel from
fuel tank and add fuel to fuel tank
(WP 0136) (TM 5-2420-231-10).
Replace fuel filter (WP 0147).
Proceed to Test Step 9.
Water Is Present - Close water
separator 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 9.
Figure 2. Fuel Filter and Water Separator Drain Valve.
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