TM 9-2330-390-14&P
2-25. OPERATING ENGINE IN EXTREME COLD [BELOW 0°F (-18°C)].
• Carbon monoxide can be deadly. DO NOT operate engine In enclosed areas. Good
ventilatlon is essential. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious Injury or
death to personnel.
• Always wear ear plugs or other types of hearing protection while engine Is running.
Damage to hearing will occur without protection.
NOTE
• Before operating engine In extreme cold [below 0°F (-18°C)], ensure that Unit
Maintenance has winterized engine and checked for a fully charged battery with
securely connected battery cables.
• If temperature Is -26°F to -50°F (-32°C to -46°C), cold start kit, installed by Unit
Maintenance, must be used to jump start the dolly set engines (see subparagraph
c.).
a. Starting Engine.
NOTE
To reduce engine load, ensure that all hydraulic control valve levers are In NEUTRAL
position.
(1)
Set speed control lever (5) to HIGH START position. Insert key (3) in starter switch (2).
(2)
Turn starter switch (2) to GL position. Leave for three minutes if temperatures are 0°F to -25°F
(-18°C to -32°C). Leave in GL position for four minutes if temperatures are below -25°F (-32%).
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