TM 9-6115-668-13
TEST
1. Check general function:
a. Remove screw (7) and sealing ring (8) from turbocharger air duct (9).
WARNING
Remove plug connector 1J13 (16) from pickup together with cable so that diesel
engine cannot start.
NOTE
GLOWPLUG ON lights up after approximately 90 seconds.
b. On front panel of control cabinet unit, set MASTER SWITCH S1 to ON.
WARNING
Due to explosion hazard, stay at least 80 inches (2 m) away from turbocharger air
duct.
c. On front panel of control cabinet unit, turn GLOWPLUG/START rotary switch to START and hold.
WARNING-
Place suitable container under fuel line (6) to minimize fire hazard.
N O T E
If flame is visible in turbocharger air duct and GLOWPLUG ON indicator does not
light up, perform troubleshooting as indicated in figure 3.3.
d. Check that smoke is emerging from threaded fitting, and flame is visible in turbocharger air duct (9).
2. Check fuel delivery:
a. Remove collar nut (12) on fuel line (6) from flame glowplug (11) and pull fuel line (6) off.
b. On front panel of control cabinet unit, set MASTER SWITCH S1 to ON.
c. On front panel of control cabinet unit, turn GLOWPLUG/START rotary switch to START and hold.
N O T E
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Fuel must emerge from the fuel line while the engine turns over.
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If no fuel emerges, check fuel line (6) and operation of solenoid valve (5) and
repair if necessary. Remove panels (17) to check solenoid valve (5).
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