TM 55-2815-574-24
FIELD MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
References (cont.)
Engineer 88L
TM 55-1925-205-23
References
TM 55-1925-205-10
NOTE
The following procedure is typical for both port and starboard engines.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER
SYMPTOM
Power from diesel engine is lost, but no black smoke is coming from exhaust plenum.
MALFUNCTION
Water in the fuel/water separator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Drain off water via the drain plug (TM 55-1925-205-23).
2.
Perform operational check of diesel engine (TM 55-1925-205-10).
MALFUNCTION
Fuel shutoff valves are closed.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Open the fuel shutoff valves (TM 55-1925-205-23).
2.
Perform operational check of diesel engine (TM 55-1925-205-10).
MALFUNCTION
Fuel filter contains contamination.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Replace the fuel system filter (WP 0079).
2.
Perform operational check of diesel engine (TM 55-1925-205-10).
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