TM 9-2350-277-20-2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), INCLUDING
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS Continued
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ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
MAN-
HOUR
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
CREWMEMBER
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE
IF:
b. If outside temperature is less than 85
F (29
C),
normal operating temperature should be 160
F
to 200
F (71
to 93
C). If outside air
temperature is greater than 85
F (29
C), normal
operating temperature should be 160
to 225
F
(71
to 107
C)
c. With range selector in SL, engine should idle
smoothly at 650 to 700 rpm.
Tachometer
above 700 or
below 650
rpm.
d. High or low engine idle speed is usually caused
by accelerator linkage being out of adjustment.
Adjust linkage if necessary (WP 0214 00).
e. Rough idling is usually caused by faulty injector
timing and rack setting, faulty injectors or air in
the injection system. Notify direct support
maintenance.
4
Semi-
Annual
Governed No
Load Test
a. Run engine at 800 rpm for 3-5 minutes with
range selector in 1 range and brakes locked until
normal engine operating temperature is reached.
Engine runs
hot or rough.
b. If outside temperature is less than 85
F (29
C),
normal operating temperature should be 160
F
to 200
F (71
to 93
C). If outside air
temperature is greater than 85
F (29
C), normal
operating temperature should be 160
to 225
F
(71
to 107
C)
c. With range selector in SL, slowly open throttle
control until accelerator is fully depressed.
CAUTION
When you suspect a faulty governor, do
not exceed 3,000 rpm engine speed for
more than 2 or 3 seconds.
d. Engine speed may exceed 3,000 rpm
momentarily, but should stabilize at 2,925 to
2,975 rpm.
If governor
cuts in and
out, or surges
at this speed,
adjustments
are needed.
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