TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 4-3. Troubleshooting Chart (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE DOES NOT START BUT IT TURNS OVER (Continued)
d. Smell for gasoline in carburetor throat.
(1) If there is gasoline in the carburetor throat, go to step 3.
(2) If there is no gasoline in carburetor throat, notify your supervisor.
Figure 4-33. Spark Plug Location
Step 3. Make sure there is spark to spark plug.
a. Turn ignition switch OFF.
b. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug.
c. Turn ignition switch ON.
WARNING
DO NOT hold the spark plug wire in your bare hands while testing for spark. You can be severely
shocked.
d. Hold spark plug wire about 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) from a grounded engine part.
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