TM 5-3805-262-20
3-30. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3. ENGINE HARD TO START OR WILL NOT START (EXHAUST SMOKE) (Cont).
Step 7.
Unlock and open radiator cap access
Remove radiator cap slowly
p a n e l .
to relieve pressure before completely remov-
ing when engine is hot. Failure to do so could cause severe burns due to
h o t s t e a m s c a l d i n g y o u .
If you are scalded by hot steam, seek medical
aid immediately.
Remove radiator cap.
Remove engine left and right side panels if not already removed
(page 9-14).
Remove alternator drive belts (page 5-4) .
Drain coolant from radiator to just below upper radiator hose port
(page 4-69).
Disconnect upper radiator hose from thermostat housing (page 4-74).
Remove thermostat housing and thermostats (page 4-87).
T e l l a s s i s t a n t t o s t a r t e n g i n e ; i f e n g i n e c a n n o t b e s t a r t e d , t e ll
assistant to crank engine for 30 seconds while you watch coolant in
water manifold for air bubbles.
a. If air bubbles rising in coolant in water manifold are seen, no-
tify next higher maintenance level to replace cylinder head gas -
k e t ( s ).
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