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Electric Motors Run Too Hot
Probable cause
Possible remedy
Motors overloaded ........................................................ Check condition of machinery driven by motor. Correct defi-
ciencies or report to organizational maintenance.
Trash or foreign matter obstructing air flow
motors ..................................................................... Remove any obstruction blocking air flow through motors.
Defective motor ............................................................ Report defective motor to organizational maintenance.
Voltage source fluctuating ............................................. Report condition to organizational maintenance.
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.
Movable Jaw Belt Breaks
Trouble
Expedient remedy
Movable jaw belt broken................................................. Remove broken V-belt and operate with remaining belts until
broken belt can be replaced.
53.
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.
54.
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
55.
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.
56.
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. 40). Turn the valve clockwise
to close the drain valve.
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