TM 5-3800-205-23-1
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED
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Table 6. Engine Troubleshooting Procedures - Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
10. Excessive Exhaust Smoke (White) During
1. Check and monitor engine
a. Allow engine to warm up to
Startup.
operating temperature.
operating temperature.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
2. Check
operation
of
a. If thermostat is inoperative,
thermostat.
replace thermostat (WP
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 3.
3. Check operation of air inlet
If air inlet heater is
heater.
malfunctioning, notify DS
Maintenance.
11. Low or No Engine Oil Pressure - Alert
Indicator, Action Light and Action Alarm are
On.
WARNING
When action alarm sounds, immediate shutdown of the machine is required to prevent injury to the
operator and/or severe damage to the machine.
1. Check engine oil level.
a. If engine oil is low, fill to
correct level (TM 5-3800-
205-10-1 or TM 5-3800-205-
10-2).
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 2.
a. Tighten any leaking oil lines
2. Check for external engine oil
leaks.
or fittings.
b. If problem still exists, go to
test step 3.
a. If harness is
damaged,
3. Check oil pressure switch
replace harness.
harness for damage and
b. If no continuity is observed,
replace oil pressure switch
c. If problem still exists, go to
test step 4.
4. Using a multimeter, check oil
If no resistance is observed,
pressure switch resistance.
replace oil pressure switch (WP
