Table 3-19. Hydrostarter - Fluid Emerges from the Reservoir Filler Cap When is Used

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Table 3-17. Hydrostarter - Loss of Accumulator Precharge (Nitrogen) Troubleshooting (Cont).

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

Table 3-21. Hydrostarter - Cranking Cycle Too Short Troubleshooting.

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Table 3-19.

Hydrostarter - Fluid Emerges from the Reservoir Filler

Cap When Starter is Used - Troubleshooting.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Fluid emerges from the reservoir filler cap when starter is used.

Step 1.

Check for filter element in filler cap loaded with dirt.

Rinse the filler cap thoroughly in fuel oil and dry it with compressed air.

Step 2.

Check for nitrogen in fluid returned to reservoir. Overhaul the accumulator. See

Step 3.

Check for excess fluid in reservoir.

Check the fluid level when the accumulator is empty. The fluid level should be

approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 cm) from the top of the tank.

Table 3-20.

Hydrostarter - Fluid Emerges Around Rubber Boot of Hand Pump - Troubleshooting.

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Fluid emerges around rubber boot of hand pump.

Step 1.

Check for damaged piston seal rings.

Replace the seal rings and leather back-up rings on the pump piston. Refer to

paragraph 3-49.

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