ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
b. Electric Starting [23F (-5C) to 122F (50C)].
(2) Switch ON-OFF load circuit breaker (10, Figure 2-1) to OFF.
WARNING
Never attempt to connect or disconnect load cables while the
generator set is running. Failure to observe this warning could result
in severe personal injury or death by electrocution.
(4) Perform all B (Before) PMCS procedures, refer to Table 2-2.
(5) Check that air intake cover (2) is in NORMAL operating (summer) position as indicated on top
(6) Ensure that fuel shutoff valve (6, Figure 2-1) is in the ↓O (open) position.
(7) Connect 24 VDC battery source to NATO slave receptacle (11).
WARNING
If 24 VDC battery source is connected to the NATO slave receptacle,
DC voltages are present at generator set electrical components even
with generator set shutdown. Avoid grounding self when touching any
electrical components. Failure to observe this warning can result in
personal injury.
CAUTION
Do not crank engine more that 10 seconds without allowing the starter
to cool for at least 15 seconds between attempted starts. Over
cranking can damage the starter.
(9) Turn START-PREHEAT/PREHEAT/OFF/START switch (9, Figure 2-1) clockwise to
START position. Release switch when engine starts.
(10) If diesel engine fails to start, repeat steps 8 and 9.
(11) If engine still fails to start after two attempts, refer to operator troubleshooting tables in
Chapter 3.
(12) Disconnect 24 VDC battery source from NATO slave receptacle (11).
(13) Check all gauges for proper indications as follows:
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