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TECH DEVELOPMENT

 

 

                                                                                                              

Publication T30-729, Rev. 2                                                                   

                    

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Issued April 15, 2006

                                                                                                                                 

 
6.0 OPERATOR’S TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

 

TROUBLE PROBABLE 

CAUSE  SOLUTION 

A. Relay valve improperly 
installed. 

A. Check typical installation 
diagram and correct 

B. Relay valve not sealing 
properly. 

B. Check for damaged sealing 
ring, replace relay valve or 
damaged parts. 

1. Air always flow through 
exhaust 

C. Solenoid is not sealing, 
pressure remains in APP port of 
relay valve. 

C. Check solenoid potential at the 
lead to ground should be 0. If not, 
fix ignition switch problem. 

2. Starter engages but does not 
run,  

A. Bad relay valve 

A. Replace relay valve. 

3. Starter does not run, small air 
flow from turbine exhaust or 
drive housing. 

A. Nozzle blockage. 

A. Remove blockage or obstruction 
from nozzles. 

4. Starter does not run.  Normal 
air flow from exhaust.  

A.  Excessive bends in the 
supply line. 

A. Shorten length or straighten 
supply air line. 

A. Air pressure is too low 

A. Increase air pressure to 40 -150 
psig. 

B. Control lines to starter ports 
reversed. 

B. Check installation diagram and 
correct. 

C. Solenoid valve not operating 
or plugged. 

C. Check wiring and solenoid 
operation. Correct wiring, remove 
blockage, or replace solenoid 
valve as needed. 

5. Pinion does not engage 

D. Damaged pinion teeth. 

D. Replace pinion or starter drive 
as necessary. 

A. Air pressure too low 

A. Increase air pressure to 40 -150 
psig. 

B. Excessive back pressure. 

B. Check Exhaust Closure Plate. 

C. Worn or broken starter drive. 

C. Replace starter drive. 

6. Starter runs but engine cranks 
slowly or not at all. 

D. Nozzle blocked or damaged.   

D. Remove blockage or replace 
damaged parts. 

A. Solenoid valve is not sealing 
correctly. 

A. See 1C above 

7. Starter continues to operate 
after start button is released. 

B. Relay valve is not sealing 
correctly. 

B. See 1B above 

A. Air connections are too tight. 

A. Tighten loose fittings.  Repair or 
replace damaged fittings. 

B. Damaged air lines: crushed, 
frayed, kinked. 

B. Replace damaged lines. 

C. Relay valve is not sealing 
correctly. 

C. See 1B above 

8. Air tank pressure decays after 
extended shut down. 

D. Solenoid valve is stuck open. 

D. See 1C above 

 
 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for TURBOTWIN T30-Y

Page 1: ...Rev 2 Dated April 15 2006 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL MODEL T30 Y TURBOTWIN Engine Air Starter AN96 425 MurCal c CALL MURCAL TO PLACE YOUR ORDER P 661 272 4700 F 661 947 7570 www murcal com e ma...

Page 2: ...er 1 3 0 Installing the Starter 3 4 0 Starter Operation 4 5 0 Model T30 Warranty 6 6 0 Operator s Trouble Shooting Guide 7 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURE TITLE PAGE 1 Envelope drawing 8 2 Installation D...

Page 3: ...G used where injury to personnel or damage to the equipment is possible CAUTION used where there is the possibility of damage to the equipment NOTE used to point out special interest information 1 2 I...

Page 4: ...ousing assembly must remain in the same position relative to each other CAUTION Ensure that the O ring on the gearbox assembly remains in position and is not cut Reinstall the four tie bolts Torque th...

Page 5: ...s shown in Figure 2 The components illustrated may vary in shape but there must at least be a start switch air tank and air piloted relay valve to correctly operate a T30 Series starter NOTE Mounting...

Page 6: ...on the nameplate This pressure is to be measured at the starter inlet while the starter is running The static supply pressure will always be higher than the operating pressure As a guideline the maxim...

Page 7: ...ne starters during coast down could damage the starter pinion and the engine ring gear Turbine air starters must NEVER be re engaged during coast down or before the starter comes to a complete stop To...

Page 8: ...tear and e such starter product has not been repaired with parts not manufactured or authorized by TDI and TDI installation and repair procedures as outlined in the appropriate manual were properly f...

Page 9: ...air pressure to 40 150 psig B Control lines to starter ports reversed B Check installation diagram and correct C Solenoid valve not operating or plugged C Check wiring and solenoid operation Correct...

Page 10: ...TDI TURBOTWIN FROM TECH DEVELOPMENT Page Publication T30 729 Rev 2 Issued April 15 2006 8 Figure 1 T30 Y TurboTwin Air Starter Envelope Drawing...

Page 11: ...TDI TURBOTWIN FROM TECH DEVELOPMENT Publication T30 729 Rev 2 Page Issued April 15 2006 9 Figure 2 T30 Y TurboTwin Air Starter Installation Diagram...

Page 12: ...60 psig LB FT HP 90 psig POWER 68 136 204 Nm KW 170 102 34 3 7 7 5 11 2 14 9 18 6 22 4 29 8 26 1 33 5 37 2 TORQUE 150 psig Figure 3 T30 Y TurboTwin Air Starter Performance Curve Air T306 Performance...

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