TM 10-4320-344-10
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Do not use cold starting aid at temperatures above 32° F (0° C).
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Do not use cold starting aid more than three times in a row.
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Wait at least three minutes between starting attempts when using cold
s t a r t a i d.
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Failure to obey this caution may result in damage to equipment.
f .
If engine is cold, perform the following:
(1) Pull COLD START AID knob (3).
(2) Push COLD START AID knob (3) in and hold for no more than three seconds
while cranking engine.
(3) Pull COLD START AID knob (3) out.
(4) If engine does not start,
wait at least three minutes and repeat step
f.
(5) If pumping assembly does not start after three attempts, using cold
starting aid, notify unit maintenance.
WARNING
To prevent hearing loss, hearing protection must be worn by personnel
standing within 50 feet of operating pumping assembly.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to starter, allow 3 minutes between start attempts.
g .
Push ENGINE switch (2) to START position and hold for no more than 30
seconds or until engine starts.
When engine starts,
( 2 ) .
release ENGINE switch
Engine will run at idle speed (650 rpm as seen on ENGINE SPEED
i n d i c a t o r ( 9 ) ).
If engine fails to start, wait 3 minutes between start
attempts.
WARNING
If pump fails to take suction, pump can overheat.
Overheated pump can
cause severe burns.
h.
Turn MANUAL THROTTLE (6) clockwise until pump takes suction, as indicated
by pressure reading on PUMP SUCTION PRESSURE gauge (8).
If pump fails to
take suction after 3 minutes, shut down engine in accordance with step 1
below.
Notify unit maintenance.
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