TM 5-3825-229-14&P
2-12. STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING
All personnel must wear hearing protection when the engine is operating, or permanent hearing loss may occur.
WARNING
Do not start the engine while either of the green SPRAY NOZZLE indicator lights is on. Be sure that the caps are
securely fastened on all discharge outlets. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Do not start the pump engine unless distributor pump is primed. Refer to para. 2-16 to prime pump.
a.
Refer to Valve Operation Plate on left
rear fender and ensure that all water
valves are closed.
b.
At either of the control boxes throw the
POWER
switch
so
that
the
red
indicator light above it goes on.
c.
At either of the control boxes, turn the
GLOW PLUG switch on and hold it on
until the green indicator light goes off.
The glow plugs must be heated every
time the engine is started. Never start
the
engine
until
the
glow
plugs
have
finished heating.
d.
At either control panel, flip the START switch
to the ON position until the engine starts.
CAUTION
Do not allow the starter to crank for more than 30 seconds. If the engine does not start, allow the starter to cool for 36
seconds before attempting to start the engine again.
e.
After the engine has started allow 3 minutes for the engine to warm up before performing any pumping operations.
2-13. ADJUSTING ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed can be adjusted from either of the control boxes by using the ENGINE RPM switch. Moving the switch
up will cause engine speed to increase, while moving the switch down will cause engine speed to decrease. The engine
has a nominal no load top speed of 2800 rpm. When the engine is pumping water, the top speed is approximately 2600
rpm.
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