Table 3-60. Anchor Winch Engine - Hard Starting Troubleshooting

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TM-55-1905-219-14-3 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1667 Class Boston Hull Numbers 1667-1670 NSN 1905-00-168-5764 Manual

Low cranking speed

TM 55-1905-219-14-3

Table 3-60. Anchor Winch Engine - Hard Starting Troubleshooting.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Engine will not rotate.

Step 1.

Check hydrostarter.

Refer to tables 3-67 thru 3-77, and perform the

operations listed.

Step 2.

Check for defective starting motor switch.

Replace the starting motor switch at the control

station. Refer to paragraph 3-138.

Step 3.

Check for internal seizure.

Hand crank the engine at least one complete

revolution. If the engine cannot be rotated a

complete revolution, internal damage is indicated

and the engine must be disassembled to ascertain

the extent of damage and the cause. Refer to

paragraph 3-140.

Low cranking speed.

Step 1.

Inspect for improper lubricating oil viscosity.

LUBRICATING OIL GRADES

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

OES (Sub Zero)

MIL-L-10295

OE/HDO - 10

MIL-L-2104

OE/HDO - 20

MIL-L-2104

OE/HDO - 30

MIL-L-2104

NOTE

At low ambient temperatures, use of a starting aid will reduce the cranking time.

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