Table 3-16. Hydrostarter - Starter Turns but Engine Does Not.

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TM-55-1905-220-14-3 Landing Craft Unit LCU 1671-1679 (1905-01-009-1056) Manual

Loss of accumulator precharge (nitrogen) (Cont)

TM 55-1905-220-14-3

Table 3-16.

Hydrostarter - Starter Turns but Engine Does Not.

Troubleshooting.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Starter turns but engine does not.

Step 1.

Check for pinion not engaging flywheel ring gear.

Replace as per paragraph 3-46. Refer to Direct Support Maintenance.

Step 2.

Check for broken bendix drive.

Replace Bendix drive. Operator should disengage hydrostarter as soon as engine

starts. Prolonging the period during which clutch overruns will reduce clutch life.

Table 3-17.

Hydrostarter - Loss of Accumulator Precharge (Nitrogen) Troubleshooting

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Loss of accumulator precharge (nitrogen)

Step 1.

Check for damaged seal ring on piston.

With some nitrogen precharge but no fluid pressure in the system, bubbles and

foaming in the reservoir indicate that the nitrogen is leaking past the seal ring on

the accumulator piston. Refer to Direct Support Maintenance.

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