TM 5-2815-241-34&P
FINAL TESTING AND ADJUSTMENTS - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
ENGINE TESTING - CONTINUED
NOTE
Each time engine is started see Preliminary Starting Procedures, page 2-3.
15.
Engine (1) mounted
on engine test stand
a.
Restart engine (page 2-3).
b.
Apply load to 145 horsepower (± 10%)
at 1575 rpm (±5%) until full operating
temperature is reached.
c.
Check crankcase pressure on ST-487
blowby checking tool.
NOTE
If blowby reading steadily decreases with each different load applied, reduce run-in time
at that load by half. Otherwise, run engine for time period specified.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
Shut down engine and check oil level.
Refill to high mark.
Restart engine (page 2-3).
Apply load to 218 horsepower (±10%)
at 2100 rpm (±5%) for 15 minutes.
Set engine governed speed by adding or
removing shims under the high-speed
governor spring.
See fuel pump maintenance,
page 2-289.
Set fuel rate using ST-1190 fuel con-
sumption measuring device.
Allow engine to idle. Adjust engine
idle to 600 rpm (±20) by removing
pipe plug (2) from spring pack cover (3)
and, using 1/4-inch flat-tip screw-
driver, turning the idle adjustment
screw (4).
See fuel pump maintenance,
page 2-289.
Apply load to 247 horsepower (±10%)
at 2100 rpm (±5%) for 15 minutes.
If blowby rises, reduce load to
specifications In step f and run for 30
minutes. Return to load specified In
step j.
Apply load to 261 horsepower (±10%)
at 2100 rpm (±5%) for 15 minutes.
2-420
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