TM 5-3895-360-13
Table 4-2. Unit Troubleshooting (Cont).
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
TEST PROCEDURE/REMEDY
Engine starts but will not continue
d. Fuel filter is dirty or clogged.
d. Remove fuel filter (see paragraph
to run (Cont).
7-6) and clean or replace as nec-
essary.
e. Ignition is faulty.
e. Check ignition wiring and coil
and replace as necessary (see
paragraph 9-2).
4. Engine lacks power.
a. Sparkplug is defective or fouled.
a. Replace spark plug (see para-
graph 9-3).
b. Breaker points are out of adjust-
b. Adjust breaker points (see para-
ment.
graph 9-2).
c. Carburetor is out of adjustment.
c. Adjust carburetor (see paragraph
7-2).
d. Fuel line is restricted.
d. Remove fuel line (see paragraph
7-6) and clear restriction. Re-
place fuel line as necessary (see
paragraph 7-6).
e. Fuel filter is dirty or clogged.
e. Remove fuel filter (see paragraph
7-6) and clean or replace as nec-
essary.
WARNING
Carburetor cleaning compound is
a corrosive Iiquid. If splashed In
,
eyes, It can cause blindness. If
splashed on skin, It can cause se-
rious burns. Always wear protec-
tive goggles or lenses, rubber
apron, and rubber gloves. If acci-
dentally splashed in eyes or on
skin, flush with clean, cool water.
Refer to FM 21-11 for first old in-
formation and seek medical atten-
tion Immediately.
f. Muffler is clogged.
f. Clean carbon from muffler using
carburetor cleaning compound
(Item 6, Appendix E).
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