TM 5-3895-359-14&P
Item 11
Item 11
The Sprag overrunning clutch drive mechanism should
NOTE:
be lubricated with a few drops of light engine oil
Do not apply steam or solvent directly on the
whenever the starting motor is overhauled.
battery-charging alternator, starting motor or
electrical components as damage to electrical
Item 12 - Air System
equipment may result.
Check all of the connections in the air system to be sure
Item 17 - Radiator
they are tight. Check all hoses for punctures or other
damage and replace, if necessary.
Inspect the exterior of the radiator core every 12 months
(700 hours) and, if necessary, clean it with a quality
Item 13 - Exhaust System
grease solvent such as mineral spirits and dry it with
compressed air. Do not use fuel oil, kerosene or
Check the exhaust manifold retaining nuts, exhaust
gasoline. It may be necessary to clean the radiator
flange clamp and other connections for tightness.
more frequently if the engine is being operated in
Check for proper operation of the exhaust pipe rain cap.
extremely dusty or dirty areas.
Item 14 - Air Box Drain Tube
Item 18 - Oil Pressure
With the engine running, check for flow of air from the
Under normal operation, oil pressure is noted each time
air box drain tubes every 1,000 hours. If the tubes are
the engine is started. In the event the engine is
clogged, remove, clean and reinstall the tubes. The air
equipped with warning lights rather than pressure
box drain tubes should be cleaned periodically even
indicators, the pressure should be checked and recorded
though a clogged condition is not apparent.
every 700 hours.
Item 15 - Emergency Shutdown
Item 19 - Governor
With the engine running at idle speed. check the
Check and record the engine idle speed and no-load
operation of the emergency shutdown every 700 hours
speed. Adjust as necessary.
Reset the air shutdown valve in the open position after
the check has been made.
An idle speed lower than recommended will cause the
engine to be accelerated from a speed lower than the
Item 16 - Engine (Steam Clean)
speed at which the engine was certified.
Steam clean the engine and engine compartment.
A no-load speed higher than recommended will result in
a full-load speed higher than rated and higher than the
speed at which the engine was certified.
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