TM 5-3820-205-10-2
Section III. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
13.
General
a.
The instructions in this section are published for
the
information
and
guidance
of
the
personnel
responsible for operation of the jaw crusher.
b.
The operator must know how to perform every
operation of which the jaw crusher is capable. This
section provides instructions on starting and stopping
the jaw crusher, operating of the jaw crusher, and on
coordinating the operations of the jaw crusher to
perform the specific tasks for which the equipment is
designed. Since nearly every job presents a different
problem, the operator may have to vary the given
procedure to fit the individual job.
14.
Starting the Engine
a.
Preparation for Starting.
(1)
Perform the Operator/Crew Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services (para
32).
(2)
Open the fuel shut-off valve (fig. 20).
Caution: The manual control fording
valve located inside the fuel tank cap
is closed before shipment is made
from contractor's plant or depot
storage. For proper ventilation of
fuel tank, valve must be opened
when jaw crusher is in operation.
b.
Starting. Start the engine in the numerical
sequence as instructed on figure 30.
c.
Cold Temperature Starting.
(1)
Follow the procedure as outlined in
subparagraph a above.
Warning: Starting fluid is highly
explosive and toxic. Handle starting
fluid spray cans with extreme caution
to
prevent
fire,
explosion,
and
personal injury.
Caution: Do not use excessive
amounts of starting fluid when
starting the engine. Using too much
starting fluid will cause engine
damage.
(2)
Start
the
engine
as
outlined
in
subparagraph b above. When pressing
the starter button (step 7, fig. 30), spray
starting fluid into the air cleaner intake
(para 25).
15.
Stopping the Engine
a.
Stop the engine in the numerical sequence as
instructed on figure 31.
b.
Close fuel shut-off valve (fig 20).
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