TM 10-4320-318-14
WARNING
Keep head clear of handle rotation. Handle may come loose during cranking and
cause severe personal injury.
(7) Insert starting handle onto starting device of engine (Figure 2-4). Take hold of starting handle with
both hands and turn with increasing speed.
Figure 2-4. Engine Starting
NOTE
When decompression lever reaches position 0 (compression), the highest possible speed
has to be obtained.
(8) Remove starting handle and replace in stowed position.
(9) Place speed control lever to RUN position.
(10) Close side door of noise enclosure.
CAUTION
The pump is self-priming after initial priming.
Extended operation of a dry pump will
cause overheating and damage.
(11) Check pump suction and discharge lines.
Shut down engine if pump does not prime within 3
minutes. Prime pump IAW para. 2-6a.(4).
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