ARMY TM 9-6115-645-10
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-11
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-10/1
TABLE 3-1.
Troubleshooting - Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
7.
Engine knocks.
Step 1. Check for low lubrication oil level.
If necessary add oil,
refer to LO 9-6115-645-12.
Step 2. Check for loose parts or foreign objects in engine
compartment.
If no loose parts or foreign objects are found, go
to Step 3.
Step 3. Check for improper type of fuel.
If improper type of fuel is suspected, refer to
TABLE 3-2, notify next higher maintenance level.
8.
Blue or white exhaust smoke.
Check for improper type of fuel.
If improper type of fuel is suspected, refer to
TABLE 3-2, notify next higher maintenance level.
9.
Black exhaust smoke.
Step 1. Check for improper type of fuel.
If improper type of fuel is suspected, refer to
TABLE 3-2, notify next higher maintenance level.
Step 2. Check for dirty air cleaner element.
Service air cleaner assembly, refer to paragraph 3-
3.2.2.
Step 3. Check for generator set overload.
Check for generator set overload by checking the
ammeter (PERCENT RATED CURRENT) and the
kilowattmeter (PERCENT POWER) on the control panel
assembly, refer to FIGURE 2-1.
If unable to
adjust, notify next higher maintenance level.
10.
Low oil pressure.
Step 1. Check for low lubrication oil level.
If necessary add oil,
refer to LO 9-6115-645-12.
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