TM 5-4320-302-14
WARNING
Priming discharge of water and exhaust gases may cause burns or injury. Wear gloves and safety
glasses when priming pump.
· Stand clear of venturi during priming.
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.
Prime the centrifugal pump as soon as possible after engine starts. Rotation of impeller without
water in volute will damage pump components.
(6) While depressing fault sensitive control pushbutton, depress PUSH TO START pushbutton. Release
PUSH TO START pushbutton when engine starts. Continue to depress fault sensitive control pushbutton.
When 2-inch switchgage indicates oil pressure has risen above 20 psi (137.9 kPa), release fault sensitive
control pushbutton.
(7) Check that fault sensitive control pushbutton stays in. This indicates normal engine operation.
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