TM 9-2330-330-14&P
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
THIS WP COVERS:
Engine Troubleshooting
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
References
Operator/Crew
To troubleshoot the M969A3 engine, perform the test/inspections and corrective actions provided in
Table 1.
Table 1. Troubleshooting Procedures.
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
MALFUNCTION
1.
ENGINE WILL NOT TURN 1.
Set engine switch on
If battery voltage gage indicates
OVER
control panel to RUN and
less than 2428 V dc, notify
check battery voltage
Organizational maintenance. If
gage.
battery gage voltage is okay, go
to step 2.
2.
Remove battery cover and
If cables are corroded, frayed, or
check for loose, frayed, or
broken, notify Organizational
corroded battery cable
maintenance. If cables are okay,
connections.
go to step 3.
3.
Remove vent fill caps from If electrolyte is low, notify
batteries and check for low Organizational maintenance.
electrolyte.
2.
ENGINE IS HARD TO
1.
Set engine switch on
If battery voltage gage indicates
START OR TURNS OVER
control panel to RUN and
less than 2428 V dc, notify
SLOWLY
check battery voltage
Organizational maintenance. If
gage.
battery voltage gage is okay, go
to step 2.
2.
Remove battery cover and
If cables are corroded, frayed, or
check for loose, frayed, or
loose, notify Organizational
corroded battery cable
maintenance. If cables are okay,
connections.
go to step 3.