ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
3-5
3. ENGINE STARTS, BUT STOPS WHEN START-PREHEAT SWITCH IS RELEASED.
STEP 1. Check to see if START-PREHEAT SWITCH was held in the start position long enough.
a. If START-PREHEAT SWITCH was not held in start position long enough, restart
generator using procedures in this TM (Para. 2.5) or system TM by holding switch in
start position longer.
b. If START-PREHEAT SWITCH was held long enough, proceed to step 2.
STEP 2. Check for adequate fuel level in vehicle fuel tank.
a. If vehicle fuel tank is low, service vehicle fuel tank.
b. If vehicle fuel tank has adequate amount of fuel, proceed to step 3.
STEP 3. Check for clogged air filter. Inspect Air Flow Restriction Indicator and visually inspect
air filter element.
a. If the air filter is clogged or the filter element is dirty, SERVICE air filter.
b. If the air filter is clean and not clogged, proceed to step 4.
STEP 4. Check for low oil level (Para. 3.6).
a. If engine oil level is low, SERVICE engine oil (Para. 3.6).
b. If engine oil level is between notches on the oil dipstick, notify next higher level of
maintenance.
