TM 5-3805-261-20FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.MALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTIONd.ENGINE HAS LOW FUEL SUPPLY/LOW FUEL PRESSURE.Step 1. Check for fuel in fuel injection pump housing. Refer to paragraph 6-15.Bleed injection lines. Refer to paragraph 6-15.Step 2. Check for problems causing low fuel pressure.Check level of fuel in tank. Check to see that vent hole in tank cap is clean. Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10.Fill fuel tank and clean vent hole in tank cap. Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10.Remove and inspect fuel filters.Replace filters and gaskets if necessary. Refer to paragraphs 6-25 and 6-26.Look for broken or leaking fuel lines.Replace defective fuel lines. Refer to paragraphs 6-15 and 6-22.Step 3. Check for bad fuel. If bad, fuel will have a milky-white color. Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10.Drain bad fuel. Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10. Replace fuel filters. Refer to paragraphs 6-25 and 6-26.Bleed injection lines. Refer to paragraph 6-15.Step 4. Check if fuel "cloud point" is correct for weather conditions. ("Cloud point" is temperature at which waxforms in fuel.) Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10.If fuel is clouded, drain. Refer to paragraph 6-24. Bleed injection lines. Refer to paragraph 6-15. Replacefuel filters. Refer to paragraphs 6-25 and 6-26.Fill tank with fuel having the correct "cloud point." Refer to TM 5-3805-261-10.Bleed injection lines. Refer to paragraph 6-15.6-43
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