TM 5-3895-385-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
SPN#157, FMI#18 ― FUEL PRESSURE LOWER THAN COMMANDED PRESSURE
INITIAL SETUP:
Test Equipment
References
Beaker, 500 ml (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 8)
WP 0277, Vol 2
Dial indicating pressure gauge (WP 0440, Vol 3,
WP 0329, Vol 2
Item 19)
WP 0331, Vol 2
Fuel injection testing equipment (WP 0440, Vol 3,
WP 0336, Vol 2
Item 62)
WP 0337, Vol 2
Fuel leak tester (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 61)
WP 0338, Vol 2
Fuel pressure gauge adapter (WP 0440, Vol 3,
Item 17)
WP 0339, Vol 2
Fuel system pressure test gauge (WP 0440, Vol 3,
WP 0354, Vol 2
Item 18)
WP 0357, Vol 2
Tools and Special Tools
WP 0448, Vol 3
Drain pan (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 15)
Equipment Conditions
Torque wrench (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 80)
Engine off (TM 5-3895-385-10)
Personnel Required
Engine hood assembly removed (WP 0433, Vol 2)
91L
Assistant
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
WARNING
Fuels used in the Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM) are combustible and toxic to
eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Skin and eye protection are required when working in
contact with fuel. Avoid repeated or prolonged contact. Do not smoke or use open flame
when performing maintenance. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Fire and possible
explosion may result. Provide adequate ventilation. Wash exposed skin and change soaked
clothing promptly if exposed to fuel. Failure to comply may cause injury or death to personnel.
Never inject fuel near a fire source. Atomized fuel is highly combustible. Fuel pressure is high
enough to penetrate skin. Ensure spray from the injector nozzle is directed away from all
personnel. Direct contact with spray can cause skin cell destruction and blood poisoning.
Skin and eye protection are required when working in contact with fuel. Failure to comply may
cause injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
