Section VII. MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE

TM 10-3930-627-12

Tube, recirculating

Support, coil mounting

Eye, lifting

Head, cylinder

Hose, elbow to radiator

Suppression resistor

Transmitter, engine temperature

Suppression capacitors

Figure 4-1. Engine, right side view.

will do its job within wide tolerances. A reading above

4-12. Replacement of Suppression Components

2000 ohms is satisfactory.

Replacement of these components is given in the

b. Capacitors. Test with capacitor tester.

maintenance paragraphs (para 4-35 and 4-37)

These units are rated similarly to ignition condensers and

describing ignition maintenance.

can be tested with the same equipment and procedure.

4-13. Testing of Suppression Components

a. Resistor. Measure with a low voltage

ohmmeter, the resistance of the resistor. The resistor

Section VII. MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE

b. Check edges of gasketed surfaces for fluid

4-14. Inspection

leaks.

a. Raise the engine cover, and visually inspect

c. Make the specific inspections of engine

the engine for general condition. If the engine has many

systems given in the following sections.

hours of operation since new or since major

Report any troubles to direct support

maintenance, closely check tightness of attaching parts,

maintenance for correction, if the repair is not authorized

and look for general wear that might lead to early failure.

for organizational maintenance.

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