Section I. INTRODUCTION - TM-5-3835-222-BD0037

TM 5-3835-222-BD

CHAPTER 4

ENGINE COMPONENTS

BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR

TRAINING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER.

(AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.)

IN EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE REPAIRED BY

STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

Section I. INTRODUCTION

4-1. Scope. Engines used with POL equipment can be diesel or gasoline powered. Repair procedures

on a diesel engine therefore might not apply to a gasoline engine and vice versa. Engine damage

can be detected by several different methods:

a. abnormal oil pressure or temperature readings or warning lights

b. abnormal noises

c. abnormal amounts or coloration of exhaust smoke

d. sudden loss of power or excessive fuel consumption

This chapter gives various expedient fixes which can restore the equipment's output in event of

engine system failure.

4-2. Assessment Procedure.

Damage found to:

a. Visually Inspect

-Air Intake/Exhaust System . . . . . Go To Section III, IV

-Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go To Section V

-Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go To Chapter 5

-Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go To Chapter 6

-Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go To Chapter 7

-Hydraulic Power Distribution . . . Go To Chapter 8

Will not start:

b. Attempt To Start

Check Air/Intake /Exhaust System Go To Section III, IV

-Check Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . Go To Chapter 5

-Check Electrical Starting System

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