Poor Acceleration and/or Lack of Power.

TM 5-2410-233-23

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED

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Table 1. Engine Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Check with operator to 1. If incorrect fuel was used,

Poor Acceleration and/or Lack of Power.

determine if fuel tank was

perform the following:

filled with correct fuel.

a. Drain fuel system.

b. Replace fuel filters (WP

0055 00 and 0056 00).

c. Fill fuel tank with correct

fuel (TM 5-2410-233-10).

d. Prime fuel system (WP

0038 00).

2. Check air cleaner for air Clean air inlet and service air

restriction.

cleaner filter elements (WP 0042

00).

Clean air line with compressed air

3. Remove and inspect fuel ratio

air line from between

or sturdy wire. Replace line if

turbocharger and governor

found to be damaged (WP 0050

housing.

00).

4. Disconnect fuel lines between 1. Clean lines with compressed

tank shutoff valve and

air or sturdy wire. Reconnect

primary fuel filter (WP 0050

fuel lines (WP 0050 00).

00) and check for clogs and 2. Replace fuel filters (WP 0055

obstructions.

00 and 0056 00).

3. Prime fuel system (WP 0038

00).

5. Inspect fuel lines and 1. If leak is at a connection,

connections

for

leaks,

tighten connection.

obstructions and damage.

2. Replace damaged fuel lines

(WP 0050 00).

6. Check exhaust system for Remove restrictions and/or

restrictions.

replace exhaust system part(s)

(WP 0058 00).

7. Perform cylinder cutout test 1. If fuel pressure at suspect

(WP 0040 00).

cylinder fuel injection nozzle

appears to be equal to pressure

at all other fuel injection

nozzles, replace fuel injection

pump as necessary (WP 0051

00).

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