TM5-3810-305-10Section IllStart-UpStartingtheEngineOnce the Checks, Inspections and Observationshave been completed, the engine maybe started.Exhaust gases can producesymptoms of headache, dizzinessand loss of muscular control.DEATH, permanent brain dam-age or other serious injury maybe caused by exhaust gases.If exhaust gases or exposuresymptoms are observed, ventilatethe area immediately and treataffected personnel:l Administer artificialrespiration, if required.l Expose affected personnel tofresh air.l Keep affected personnel warm.l Do not permit physicalexertion.l Refer to FM21-11, First AidFor Soldiers for a more detaileddescription of treatmentprocedures.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Make sure parking brake is on.Move transmission shift lever to the neutralposition.Set throttle to one-half speed.Turn ignition switch to the ON position.ICAUTIONIDo not engage starter motor formore than 30 seconds at a time.Should engine fail to start within30 seconds, allow starter motorto cool for 2 minutes beforeattempting to start engine again.Failure to follow this procedurecould cause damage to equip-ment.Push starter button to start engine. Releasestarter button as soon as engine starts. Ifengine stalls during start-up procedure, allowengine to stop revolving before re-engagingstarter.Move throttle back to idle as soon as enginestarts. Idle speed range is 720 to 880 rpm.With engine running, check oil pressuregauge. If gauge does not register minimumreadings of 10 psi (69 kpa) idle to 30 psi (207kPa) governed speed, no load, within 15 sec-onds, stop engine and refer to maintenance.4-17
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