TM5-3810-305-10
a.
To install cold start cylinder:
Remove cylinder from tool box and remove
cap from top of cylinder (Figure 4-57).
b.
c.
Figure 4-57. Cold Start Cylinder
Remove protector cap from valve or, if
empty cylinder is in place, loosen clamp
and unscrew cylinder.
Invert cylinder and thread into cold start
mounting valve.
d. Secure cylinder with clamp.
Before starting engine using the cold start
device, be sure to inspect engine oil and
transmission oil filters for bulges and rup-
tures. The applicable Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services are also to be completed
(refer to page 4-13).
If temperature is below O degrees F (- 18
degrees C), briefly turn ignition switch ON to
check battery voltage. If battery voltage is
below 24 volts, the LRT 110 Crane will
require a slave start (refer to page 4-68).
Headlights are to be turned on for 3 minutes
to warm the batteries, then all switches and
accessories are to be turned off.
To use the cold start device:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Pull cold start knob out and wait 3 to 5
seconds for ether to fill charging valve.
(Omit this step if temperature is above O
degrees F [- 18 degrees C]).
Push cold start knob in and wait 3 to 5
seconds for ether to spray into intake
manifold. (Omit this step if temperature is
above 0 degrees F [-18 degrees C]).
Repeat steps a and b. (Omit this step if
temperature is above O degrees F [- 18
degrees C]).
CAUTION
Do not crank engine for periods
longer than 30 seconds if tach-
ometer indicates less than 250
rpm and no longer than 1 minute
if tachometer indicates over 250
rpm. Failure to follow this pro-
cedure could cause damage to
equipment.
Pull cold start knob out and wait 3 to 5
seconds. Turn ignition switch ON and
press start button. Then push cold start
knob in while holding start button. Hold
accelerator pedal all the way down while
cranking engine.
Pull cold start knob out and wait 3 to 5
seconds for ether to fill charging valve.
Push cold start knob in and wait 3 to 5
seconds for ether to spray into intake
manifold.
Inject additional ether as necessary to
attain and then maintain a minimum of
500 rpm.
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