TM 5-3820-205-10-2
CAUTION
DO NOT CRANK THE ENGINE FOR
MORE THAN 30 SECONDS AT A
TIME.
ALLOW
TWO
MINUTES
BETWEEN ATTEMPTS IF ENGINE
FAILS TO START
(1)
Disengage the clutch and move the
throttle knob to idle position (clockwise).
(2)
Turn ignition switch (key switch) to the ON
position (clockwise).
(3)
Hold start-run switch in the START (up)
position while pressing starter button with
the other hand. Immediately release the
starter button when the engine starts.
(4)
Continue to hold start-run switch in the
START position until oil pressure gage
reads above 15 psi, then release switch.
Engine should remain running. If not,
repeat steps 1-4.
CAUTION
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT CURS
IDLE (625 RPM) FOR MORE THAN
TEN MINUTES OR ENGINE MAY BE
DAMAGED.
(5)
Adjust
throttle
knob
by
turning
counterclockwise until
rpm reads 1000. Allow engine to run (3-5 minutes) until
temperature gage reads above 140°F
before applying load.
(6)
Observe all instruments and gages for
proper operating ranges.
NORMAL READINGS ON GAGES
Engine Coolant Temperature
175°F-195°F
Oil Pressure
Above 35 psi
Oil Temperature
220°F-250°F
Voltmeter
24-28 Volts
(7)
After warm-up, engage clutch and adjust
throttle up to the operational speed as
marked on the tachometer by paint or
tape. The engine rpm should be above
1350 rpm, and not more than 1750 rpm.
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Figure 30. Starting the engine.
