ENGINE USES TOO MUCH FUEL (LESS THAN 2 MILES PER GALLON) (.8 KM PER LITER).

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TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

8. ENGINE USES TOO MUCH FUEL (LESS THAN 2 MILES PER GALLON) (.8 KM PER LITER).

Open right side of hood and remove right side panel (TM 9-2320-270-10). in-

Step 1.

spect fuel lines and fittings (1), right fuel tank (2), and left fuel tank (3) for

leakage and damage.

a. If any parts are loose or leaking, tighten.

b. If any fuel lines and fittings (1) are damaged, replace (page 4-31).

c. If right fuel tank (2) is damaged, remove (page 4-66) and notify

direct support maintenance for repair.

d. If left fuel tank (3) is damaged, remove (page 4-66) and notify direct

support maintenance for repair.

Step 2.

Open left side of hood (TM 9-2320-270-10) and check color on air restriction

indicator (4).

a. If restriction indicator (4) is red instead of green, reset and start

engine (TM 9-2320-270-10). If indicator (4) shows red again, shut

down engine (TM 9-2320-270-10) replace air cleaner element

(page 4-45), and close left side of hood and replace right side panel

(TM 9-2320-270-10).

b. If engine still uses too much fuel, close left side of hood, replace

right side panel (TM 9-2320-270-10) and notify direct support

maintenance.

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