TM 10-4320-226-14After the intake stroke, the compression stroke begins.The piston is moved upwardby the crankshaft.The push rod controlled by the camshaft causes the intake valveto close.Air in the cylinder’s combustion chamber is compressed.When air iscompressed,heat is generated.When the piston reaches the uppermost position, itis at top dead center (TDC) and the air is completely compressed.During the compression stroke, fuel is injected into the cylinder’s combustionchamber.Since the temperature is sufficient to ignite fuel, combustion takesplaces and the power stroke begins.Combustion causes expansion of the air andfuel which increases the pressure,Increased pressure forces the piston downwardcausing the crankshaft to rotate.Since the amount of fuel injected to thecombustion chamber is controlled, the speed of crankshaft rotation is controlled.When the amount of fuel is increased, the speed of the engine is increased.When the power stroke moves the piston to its BDC, the exhaust valve is fully open.When the piston starts to move upward,the exhaust stroke begins.Pressure in thecombustion chamber and movement of piston force exhaust gases out of the combustionchamber.At the end of exhaust stroke, the exhaust valve is closed andthe intake valve is again open.The piston is at TDC and next cycle begins.Figure 1-7.Lubrication System Functional Diagram.1.14.2.5.2 LubricationSystem.The lubrication system (figure 1-7) provides lubricationand cooing to the engine’s parts.The oil sump has an 8.5 quart (8.04 liter)1-15
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