TM 9-6115-664-13&P
2-13. HAND STARTING (MANUAL ENGINE CRANKING) PROCEDURES.
a.
Before attempting to hand start, check for loose connections, broken wires, or dirty connectors. Check for proper
electrolyte level in battery(s) and service as required. The hand start procedure is to be used when battery voltage is less
than 20 VDC.
b.
Open the top front lid (1, Figure 2-4) completely and allow it to rest on the rear lid.
c.
Remove engine hand crank from under side of APU. Insert hand crank through opening in nose piece (3) and
into the engine's manual crank receptacle. Turn hand crank counterclockwise slightly to engage.
d.
Place the REMOTE / LOCAL switch on local control panel in the LOCAL position.
e.
Place the START / PRIME RUN / OFF switch in the PRIME RUN position. Fuel pump will begin operating.
f.
Using your right hand, depress top of stop/hold solenoid (2) until it reaches maximum travel length and stops.
Continue to hold the solenoid in the depressed position until it latches in step j.
i.
Using your left hand, crank engine using hand crank until RPMs reach adequate speed to start engine.
j.
The APU is now operating. Continue to hold the stop/hold solenoid (2) in the depressed position. Depress and
release the manual start switch (4) , located on the fuel solenoid bracket.
k.
Momentarily move the APU ON switch on local control panel to the ON position, then release. The APU ON
switch activates the alternator and applies the load. The APU should now be producing power and charging batteries.
The stop/hold solenoid will latch in place.
I.
Close top front lid (1) and secure using lid latches.
m.
Replace engine hand crank onto under side of APU.
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