Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING - TM-3-1040-214-120026

TM 3-1040-214-12

Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING

3-3. General

3-4. Troubleshooting

Table 3-2 gives the operator possible causes of and

The operator is authorized to perform troubleshooting

corrective actions to correct malfunctions of the M3

procedures in table 3-2.

Report other defects to

disperser.

organizational maintenance personnel.

Table 3-2. Troubleshooting

Item

No.

Malfunction

Probable cause

Corrective action

No discharge of agent when

a. Pressure tank valve not open ---------

Fully open pressure tank valve. (Turn

trigger is pressed.

handle counterclockwise.)

b . Agent tank empty-------------------------

Report to organizational maintenance.

Range too short or range

Pressure tank valve not open -------------

Fully open pressure tank valve.

drops rapidly.

Agent leaks ------------------------------------

a. Loose connection ------------------------

Tighten.

b . Damaged or defective part-------------

Report to organizational maintenance.

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