(18) Engine oil pressure gage. This gag.
revolutions per minute. It also contains an hourmeter,
which indicates accumulated engine operating hours.
indicates the oil pressure in the crane engine.
(25) Choke control. Lift this knob to close the
(19) Engine oil pressure warning light. This light will
carburetor choke valve.
be illuminated when the oil pressure in the crane engine
(26) Rain shutter lever. Open shutter when engine is
is below a safe minimum.
(20) Engine temperature gage. This gage indicates
to be operated.
the temperature of the coolant in the crane engine
cooling system in degrees Fahrenheit.
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(21) Engine temperature warning light. This light will
be illuminated when the temperature of the coolant in the
a. Preparation for Starting.
crane engine cooling system is above a safe maximum.
(22) Starter button. Depress this button to start the
(1) Perform the pre-operation services (para 2-1).
engine.
(2) Lubricate the truck crane, as specified in the
(23) Ignition switch. Turn this switch clockwise to
current LO.
turn on the engine ignition. Turn this switch counter-
(3) Open the engine rain shutters.
Refer to
clockwise to turn off the engine ignition.
b. Starting Crane Engine. Refer to figure 2-34 and
indicates the engine speed in hundreds of
start the crane engine.
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