TM 5-3810-307-10
CAUTION
Avoid overloading the air intake manifold with highly
volatile starting fluid while attempting to start the
diesel engine during cold weather. Do not attempt
more that three consecutive cold weather starts
without first allowing the starting fluid in the air intake
manifold to dissipate. Failure to follow this caution
could result in overloading the air intake manifold with
starting fluid which could result in a minor explosion
and damage to the engine.
NOTE
The engine will not crank unless the Transmission
Shift Lever (6, Figure 5-1) is in the neutral (N)
position.
NOTE
There are two diesel fuel warmers and a cold start
ether system. One diesel fuel warmer is an in-line
unit located between the fuel tank and the fuel water
separator. The second diesel fuel warmer is integral
to the fuel water separator. Both diesel fuel warmers
and the cold start ether system are controlled by
thermostats designed to close at 30 F (-1 C).
NOTE
The correct grade of oil for the prevailing temperature
should be used in the crankcase to prevent hard
cranking.
NOTE
Diesel fuel should have a pour point of 10 F (-12 C)
less than the lowest expected temperature. In case
of emergency, white kerosene may be added to the
fuel to bring the pour point down to the required
temperature to prevent clogging of filters and small
passages by wax crystals. The addition of kerosene
is NOT recommended for general use. If low
temperatures are ONLY expected at startup, it is
advisable to use only the in-line fuel warmers and the
cold weather starting aid.
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