TM 9-2330-390-14&P
2-20. OPERATING ENGINE.
Carbon monoxide can be deadly. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Good
ventilation is essential. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
Always wear ear plugs or other type of hearing protection while engine is running.
Damage to hearing will occur without protection.
NOTE
For instructions on operating engine in extreme cold [below 0°F (-18°C)], refer to
paragraph 2-25.
a. Starting Engine.
DO NOT crank engine longer than ten seconds without its starting. If engine does not
start within ten seconds, wait 30 seconds and try again. Failure to follow this caution
may damage starter.
(1)
Set speed control lever (5) to HIGH START position. Insert key (3) in starter switch (2).
NOTE
If ambient temperature is below 41°F (5°C), perform steps a(2) and a(3).
(2) Turn starter switch (2) to GL position and leave for approximately five seconds. Push
decompression lever (1).
(3)
Turn starter switch (2) to ST position for 1-2 seconds. Release decompression lever (1).
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