TM 5-3820-276-10-1
0063
COLD WEATHER STARTING PROCEDURES - WELDER/GENERATOR - Continued
CAUTION
Do not use ether to start engine. Using ether will void warranty. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
3.
Push GLOW PLUGS switch (Figure 1, Item 3) down before startup, if required. See Glow Plug Duration
(Table 1) for operating information.
Table 1.
Glow Plug Duration.
Temperature
Duration
70F (21C)
0 Seconds
32F (0C)
10 Seconds
-4F (-20C)
20 Seconds*
* Do not use glow plugs longer than 20 seconds.
4.
Rotate engine control switch (Figure 1, Item 1) to START position and release when engine starts.
CAUTION
If engine does not start, allow engine to come to a complete stop before attempting restart.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
5.
Allow switch to return to RUN position, or rotate to RUN/IDLE position.
END OF TASK