ARMY TM 9-6115-464-12AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-1NAVY NAVFAC P-8-624-12Table 4-2. Unit Troubleshooting - ContinuedMALFUNCTIONTEST OR INSPECTIONCORRECTIVE ACTION8. BLACK SMOKE IN EXHAUST.Step 1.Step 2.Step 3.Step 4.Improper grade of fuel.Drain main fuel tank (para 3-45), fuel filters (para 3-22, 3-39) and day tank (para 3-21). Servicesystem with clean fuel (para 3-45).Dirty injector nozzles.Clean or replace injector nozzles (para 4-32).Dirty air cleaner.Service air cleaner (para 4-52).Generator set overloaded.Reduce load to rated level.9. BLUE OR WHITE SMOKE IN EXHAUST.Step 1.Step 2.Step 3.Step 4.Step 5.4-12Improper grade of fuel.Drain main fuel tank (para 3-45), fuel filters (para 3-22, 3-39) and day tank (para 3-21). Servicesystem with clean fuel (para 3-45).Engine operating temperature too low due to defective thermostat.Replace thermostat (para 4-43).Crankcase oil level too high.Drain crankcase and refill to proper level (para 4-4).Defective nozzle holder assembly.Replace nozzle holder assembly (para 4-32).Improper valve tappet clearance.Adjust valve tappet clearence (para 4-60).
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