TM 5-4320-302-14
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FUEL TANK LINES AND FITTINGS ( CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
WARNING
Priming discharge mixture of water and exhaust gases
may cause severe burns or injury. Wear gloves and
safety glasses when priming pump.
Stand clear of venturi during priming.
CAUTION
Prime the centrifugal pump as soon as possible after
engine starts. Rotation of impeller without water in
volute will damage pump components.
To prevent starter from overheating, do not crank
engine with starter for more than 10 seconds.
Battery life will be lengthened if 60 seconds is allowed to
elapse between starting attempts.
Under any condition, if engine does not start on initial
attempt, allow engine rotation to stop completely before
again engaging starter.
15.
THROTTLE
Pull THROTTLE T-handle full open and lock by
T-handle
turning clockwise.
16.
Control panel
Press and hold in the fault sensitive control push-
button, push START button and observe fuel flow
from injector fittings until air is cleared from lines.
17.
Injectors
Tighten line nuts on injectors.
18.
THROTTLE
Push THROTTLE T-handle closed.
T-handle
19.
Engine
Start engine as described in paragraph 2-5.
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