TM5-3810-305-10
Section Ill
Start-Up
Starting the Engine
Once the Checks, Inspections and Observations
have been completed, the engine maybe started.
Exhaust gases can produce
symptoms of headache, dizziness
and loss of muscular control.
DEATH, permanent brain dam-
age or other serious injury may
be caused by exhaust gases.
If exhaust gases or exposure
symptoms are observed, ventilate
the area immediately and treat
affected personnel:
l Administer artificial
respiration, if required.
l Expose affected personnel to
fresh air.
l Keep affected personnel warm.
l Do not permit physical
exertion.
l Refer to FM21-11, First Aid
For Soldiers for a more detailed
description of treatment
procedures.
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Make sure parking brake is on.
Move transmission shift lever to the neutral
position.
Set throttle to one-half speed.
Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
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CAUTION
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Do not engage starter motor for
more than 30 seconds at a time.
Should engine fail to start within
30 seconds, allow starter motor
to cool for 2 minutes before
attempting to start engine again.
Failure to follow this procedure
could cause damage to equip-
ment.
Push starter button to start engine. Release
starter button as soon as engine starts. If
engine stalls during start-up procedure, allow
engine to stop revolving before re-engaging
starter.
Move throttle back to idle as soon as engine
starts. Idle speed range is 720 to 880 rpm.
With engine running, check oil pressure
gauge. If gauge does not register minimum
readings of 10 psi (69 kpa) idle to 30 psi (207
kPa) governed speed, no load, within 15 sec-
onds, stop engine and refer to maintenance.
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