ENGINE WILL NOT START. - TM-3-1040-279-12-P0050

TM 3-1040-279-12&P

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

3. ENGINE WILL NOT START.

NOTE

Two people are required to perform steps 1 through 3.

Check igniter and igniter cable.

Step 1.

Set circuit breaker CB1 and POWER switch to ON.

Ensure FUEL switch is in OFF position,

Purge air from air compressor assembly.

Remove engine head assembly (P. 3-8) and insert clear engine head blank. Do not reattach

nozzle assembly to blank engine head.

WARNING

Failure to insert engine head blank may cause fire flashback and injury

to personnel.

CAUTION

Do not hold ENGINE switch in START position for more than 15

seconds.

Hold ENGINE switch in START position and observe spark from igniter in combustion

chamber.

If spark is not present, set all switches to OFF. Disconnect igniter cable from igniter. Set

POWER switch to ON.

Place or hold end of igniter cable -inch from frame assembly.

Hold ENGINE switch in START position.

If spark is present, set all switches to OFF and notify organizational maintenance.

If no spark is present, set all switches to OFF and notify organizational maintenance.

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