ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START (BELOW 40F) (4.4C).

TM9-2320-270-20-1

TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

3. ENGINE CRANKS BUT FAILS TO START (BELOW 40F) (4.4C).

WARNING

Ether is highly flammable and explosive. Do not smoke or have open flame near engine

compartment when troubleshooting ether starting kit. Inhaling ether may cause

drowsiness. If ether has been inhaled, get fresh air immediately. Failure to observe

these precautions could cause injury to personnel.

CAUTION

If ether starting kit has been used without cranking engine, allow 5 minutes for ether in

engine to evaporate before trying to start engine. Ether buildup in engine could explode,

causing damage to engine.

Do not crank engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow to cool 1 minute between cranking

attempts. Cranking too long can overheat and damage starter.

NOTE

The ether starting kit should be used to make up for the engine's difficulty firing diesel

fuel in cold weather. It should not be used to make up for weak batteries, a defective

starter, or problems other than cold weather.