TM 5-3820-205-10-1
Section V. FIELD EXPEDIENT REPAIRS
50.
General
Upon decision of the unit commander during emergencies, the following expedient repairs may be used to temporarily
correct operational troubles in the field where supplies and repair parts for normal corrective maintenance are not
available. Equipment so repaired must be removed from operation as soon as possible and properly repaired before
being placed in operation again.
51.
Engine Overheats or Runs Cold
Trouble
Expedient remedy
Coolant thermostat defective ............................... Remove thermostat and run engine until replacement is available.
52.
Loss of Lubricating Oil
Trouble
Expedient remedy
Small hole in crankcase oil pan ............................ Plug hole with wooden plug or metal screw.
Damaged oil line .................................................. Tape or wrap oil line with a suitable material until a new oil line can be
installed.
53.
Loss of Fuel
Trouble
Expedient remedy
Hole in fuel tank ................................................... Plug hole with wooden plug or metal screw.
Fuel line damaged ............................................... Tape or wrap fuel line with a suitable material until new fuel line can
be installed.
Section VI. FUEL SYSTEM
54.
General
The engine fuel system consists of a 100 gal. fuel tank, fuel lines and fittings, fuel filter, fuel injection pump, and six
fuel injectors.
55.
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is a fuel-water separator type of filter. Service the fuel filter daily as follows: Shut off the
engine. Use your hand to open the drain valve. Turn the valve counterclockwise about 1/2-2 turns until draining occurs.
Drain the filter sump of water until clear fuel is visible(fig. 38). Turn the valve clockwise to close the drain valve.
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