TM 5-3895-385-10
0011
Table 1. Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM) Troubleshooting Procedures -- Continued.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
There are many points on the BMPM where personnel could be injured by moving parts. Turn
BMPM off before performing maintenance. Care should be taken to avoid any pinch points when
performing maintenance. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel.
2. Check fuel level.
1. Check fuel level, and fill as
necessary (WP 0017).
2. If conditions are met, proceed
to next test.
3. Check air filter for blockage.
1. Remove blockage if found (WP
2. If conditions are met, proceed
to next test.
4. Service fuel filter.
1. Remove water from fuel filter
2. Notify field maintenance if
problem persists.
39. Engine smokes excessively
1. Visually inspect exhaust smoke
1. Remove blockage if found (WP
after normal warm-up.
for black, grey, blue, or white
color, and check air filter for
2. Clean or replace air filter if
blockage.
found to be blocked (WP 0021).
3. Notify field maintenance if
problem persists.
40. Low fuel indicator lit.
Check fuel level, and fill as
Notify field maintenance if problem
necessary (WP 0017).
persists.
41. High coolant temperature
Check coolant level, and fill as
Notify field maintenance if problem
indicator lit.
necessary (WP 0022).
persists.
42. Low engine oil psi indicator lit.
Check engine oil level, and fill as
Notify field maintenance if problem
necessary (WP 0018).
persists.
43. Fuel Level Sensor fault
Note fault indicated.
Notify field maintenance.
indicated on fault screen (WP
