TM 10-4320-318-14WARNINGKeep head clear of handle rotation. Handle may come loose during cranking andcause severe personal injury.(7) Insert starting handle onto starting device of engine (Figure 2-4). Take hold of starting handle withboth hands and turn with increasing speed.Figure 2-4. Engine StartingNOTEWhen decompression lever reaches position 0 (compression), the highest possible speedhas 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.CAUTIONThe pump is self-priming after initial priming.Extended operation of a dry pump willcause overheating and damage.(11) Check pump suction and discharge lines.Shut down engine if pump does not prime within 3minutes. Prime pump IAW para. 2-6a.(4).2-9
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