TM 9-2350287-10TROUBLESHOOTING (Main Engine) (continued)MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTIONStep 3. Check for blocked fuel lines and hoses.Disconnect and straighten kinked or pinched tubes and hoses. If lines orhoses are broken, notify Unit maintenance.Step 4. Check for water or other contaminants in fuel filters.Open drain cocks on fuel filters, and drain until clear fuel appears (p. 3-21).Step 5. Prime fuel lines.Hold fuel prime switch at ON for 1 minute. Then use normal start procedures(p. 2-82). If condition persists, notify Unit maintenance.3. ENGINE LOSES POWERCheck to see if water is in fuel.If water is in fuel, drain fuel filters (p. 3-21). If condition persists, notify Unitmaintenance.4. ENGINE LACKS ACCELERATIONStep 1. Check for fuel leaks.If there are leaks, tighten lines and filters.WARNINGIf NBC exposure Is suspected, all air filter media should be handled by personnel wearingprotective equipment. Consult your unit NBC Officer or NBC NCO for appropriate handling ordisposal Instructions.Step 2. Check to see if air cleaner filter is restricted. Check for red sleeve onrestriction indicator.If restricted, clean air cleaner filter (p. 3-27). Reset restriction indicator.Step 3. Check to see if accelerator pedal is bent or binding.If bent or binding, notify Unit maintenance.Step 4. Check accelerator linkage for binding or damage.binding or damaged, notify Unit maintenance.3-5
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