TM 5-6115-590-12
Table 4-2. Troubleshooting - continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 11. Check for turbine exhaust obstruction.
Remove obstruction.
Step 12. Check ignition unit.
Refer to paragraph 4-69c for ignition unit
test. Replace ignition unit. (fig. 4-41)
Step 13. Check igniter plug or ignition lead.
Refer to paragraph 4-67c for igniter. Plug
test. Replace igniter plug or ignition lead.
(fig. 4-41
7.
ENGINE
STARTS
ACCELERATES
TO
GOV-
ERNED SPEED OR LESS AND SHUTS DOWN.
Step 1.
Check fuel pump governor setting.
Adjust governor setting, see paragraph
4-14e(4) or replace fuel control unit. (fig.
4-43)
Step 2.
Check centrifugal multispeed switch assembly
overspeed (110 percent) switch setting.
Refer to paragraph 4-14e(6) for adjustment
procedure.
Replace
centrifugal
multispeed
switch
assembly. (fig. 4-43)
Step 3.
Check for shorted generator creating drag on
engine and causing shutdown at approximately
35 percent governed speed.
Replace generator. (Para. 4-60)
8.
COMBUSTION OCCURS BUT ENGINE WILL NOT
ACCELERATE OR ACCELERATES TOO SLOWLY.
Step 1.
Check specific gravity of electrolyte.
Recharge or replace batteries as indicated or
use external power source.
Step 2.
Check fuel supply.
Replenish fuel supply.
Step 3.
Check control air lines and fittings.
If air lines and fittings and secure, replace
fuel control unit
Step 4.
Check acceleration limiter valve adjustment.
Refer to paragraph 4-14e(3) for adjustment
procedure.
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained,
replace fuel control unit. (fig. 4-44)
Step 5.
Check control unit.
Replace fuel control unit (fig. 4-44)
Step 6.
Check acceleration and overtemperature control
thermostat adjustment.
Refer to paragraph 4-14e(1) for adjustment
procedure.
Replace failed thermostat. (fig. 4-49)
Step 7.
Check fuel atomizer.
Replace fuel atomizer assembly. (fig. 4-50)
Step 8.
Check for leakage from ducts and plenum.
Check load control valve for closed position.
Replace bad control valve if full closed (fig.
4-28)
9.
EXCESSIVE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE ON
START.
Step 1.
Check acceleration and overtemperature control
thermostat adjustment.
Refer to paragraph 4-14e(1) for adjustment
procedure.
Replace thermostat. (fig. 4-49)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 2.
Check acceleration limiter valve adjustment.
Refer
to
paragraph
4-14e(3)
for
adjustment
procedure.
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained,
replace fuel control assembly. (fig. 4-44)
Step 3.
Check fuel atomizer flow divider valve.
Replace fuel atomizer assembly.
10. ERRATIC ENGINE ACCELERATION, OPERATION, OR
INABILITY TO CARRY LOAD.
Step 1.
Check for contamination in fuel spray.
Replace fuel filters. (fig. 4-50)
Step 2.
Check atomizer assembly.
Clean fuel atomizer screen or replace fuel atomizer
assembly. (fig. 4-50)
Step 3.
Check fuel filter.
Replace fuel filter. (fig. 4-45)
Step 4.
Check control air lines and fittings for leaks.
If air lines and fittings are secure replace fuel control
assembly. (fig. 4-44)
Step 5.
Check acceleration and overtemperature thermostat
adjustment.
Refer
to
paragraph
4-14e(1)
for
adjustment
procedure.
Replace thermostat (fig. 4-49)
Step 6.
Check fuel control assembly.
Replace fuel control assembly (fig. 4-44)
Step 7.
Check name tube and combustion cap assembly.
Clean flame tube and combustion cap.
Replace as required. (fig. 4-50)
Step 8.
Check load control valve for full closed position.
If full closed position cannot be obtained,
replace bed control valve. (fig. 4-28)
Step 9.
Check fuel solenoid valve.
Check actuation of valve.
Replace valve. (fig. 4-45)
Step 10. Check fuel boost pump and motor assembly.
Replace fuel boost pump and motor assembly. (fig.
4-34)
Step 11. Check for restricted fuel supply.
Locate and remove restriction.
11. SMOKE EMITTED FOR SHORT TIME AFTER START.
Step 1.
Check for excessive oil in system or oil tank.
Drain oil to proper level.
Step 2.
Check scavenge oil pump.
Replace oil pump (fig. 4-48)
Step 3.
Check fuel plenum drain check valve.
Clean or replace drain valve. (fig. 4-49}
12. EXCESSIVE OIL TEMPERATURE.
Step 1.
Check oil supply.
Check oil tank dipstick for proper oil level.
Step 2.
Check for restriction in oil cooler cooling air tubes.
Remove restriction.
Step 3.
Check oil cooling fan.
Replace cooling fan. (fig. 4-43)
Step 4.
Check oil temperature regulator valve.
Replace regulator valve. (fig. 4-40)
Change 5 4-22
