TM 5-3810-307-24-1-1
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The engine air intake system consists of an air
The cold weather starting system consists of a
cleaner and associated piping for channeling the air
temperature switch, valve assembly, starting fluid
from the atmosphere to the engine intake manifold.
bottle (customer supplied), and an atomizer. The
The intake pipe also provides the necessary
cold start system is used during cold weather
connection for starting fluid to be injected into the air
operations to facilitate engine starting. The system
intake for cold starts and a restriction indicator to
operates automatically whenever the ambient
indicate a dirty air cleaner.
temperature is below 30 F (-1 C) and the ignition
switch is in the start (2) position. The temperature
The air cleaner is the dry-type with a replaceable
switch actuates the valve assembly, passing starting
element. It is located on the front right wheel fender
fluid from the bottle through the atomizer into the air
beside the engine hood. A restriction indicator,
intake manifold where it mixes with the intake air to
designed to display red when servicing is required, is
facilitate engine combustion.
used on this system.
