ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
CAUTION
Check stenciled or painted markings on air intake cover to ensure it is
in the proper position. Normal position of cover allows ambient
temperature air to flow into the diesel engine. Failure to place air
intake cover in normal position, except in temperatures below -5F,
may cause engine oil breakdown, engine overheating, or catastrophic
engine failure.
NOTE
Under normal operating conditions, generator set will vibrate and
"walk" on hard surfaces. Block generator set appropriately.
a. Manual Starting [23F (-5C) to 122F (50C)].
WARNING
Never attempt to start the generator set if it is not properly grounded.
Failure to observe this warning could result in serious injury or death
by electrocution.
(1) Ground generator set, refer to paragraph 2.7.a.
(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.
(3) Connect load cables to load terminals, refer to paragraph 2.7.b.
(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
of filter cover (Figure 2-5).
(6) Ensure that fuel shutoff valve (6, Figure 2-1) is in the ↓O (open) position.
(7) Pull recoil starter (1) slowly. Stop when it feels tight.
(8) Depress decompression lever "A" (3).
(9) Move engine RUN lever (4) to RUN position (Figure 2-6).
CAUTION
A condition known as reverse rotation can occur if the recoil starter
rope (1, Figure 2-1) is pulled out too slowly. If the engine rotation
reverses, you will hear abnormal noises caused by the reverse rotation
of the oil pump.
DEPRESS THE ENGINE STOP LEVER
IMMEDIATELY. Failure to do so will cause the engine bearings to
seize due to lack of lubrication.
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