Table 3-1. Operator's Troubleshooting - Continued

TM 4930-14/1

Table 3-1. Operator's Troubleshooting - Continued

ITEM

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Step 5. Check for flooded carburetor, especially if engine is hot.

Turn over engine with choke open and throttle open completely.

ENGINE STARTS BUT THEN STOPS

Step 1. Check for insufficient fuel supply.

Fill fuel tank.

Step 2. Check for pulled out choke control.

Push in choke control as engine warms.

Step 3. Check for correct engine oil level (TM 9-2805-262-14).

Service engine as required. If oil level is correct, notify unit maintenance.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Check engine oil level (TM 9-2805-262-14).

Service engine as required. Notify unit maintenance if engine continues to operate in

an overheated condition.

ENGINE RUNS BUT LACKS POWER

Step 1. Check that throttle control is in full speed condition.

Pull throttle control into full speed condition.

Step 2. Check that choke control is fully open (pushed in) when engine is warm.

Push in choke control.

Step 1. Check for dirty cooling fins on intercooler and cylinder.

Clean cooling fins.

Step 2. Check for slipping drive belts.

Notify unit maintenance if drive belts are slipping or worn.

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