ARMY TM 9-6115-639-13
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-386-51
MARINE CORPS TM 10155A-13/1
2-16. HAND STARTING (MANUAL ENGINE CRANKING).
a. Push in DC CIRCUIT BREAKER (7, Figure 2-4).
b. Pull out EMERGENCY STOP switch (8) .
c. Place the START / RUN / STOP switch (5) in the RUN position.
d. Open the generator set main access cover.
e. Lift actuator lever (1) to the maximum fuel position and press in lock pin (2) on the side of the
actuator. Release actuator lever (1). Engine speed will temporarily be controlled by the engine’s mechanical
governor.
f. Pull out recoil starter handle (3) to the point where you feel strong resistance, then return handle to the
starting position.
g. Pull decompression lever (4) down. The lever will return automatically.
h. Pull out recoil starter handle (3) briskly with both hands. Pull hard and fast, all the way out. Engine
will start.
i.
Place the START / RUN / STOP switch (5) in the START position, then move it back to the RUN
position to allow the engine to keep running.
j.
Once the engine has started, lift actuator lever (1) to the maximum fuel position (allowing the lock pin
to come out). Slowly lower the lever, allowing the electronic governor to take over.
NOTE
If the generator set has an operational battery installed it will be
necessary to reset the LOW OIL PRESSURE fault on the malfunction
indicator module before releasing the lock pin. If fault is not reset the
generator set will shutdown.
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