ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
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(8) Turn START-PREHEAT/PREHEAT/OFF/START switch (9, Figure 2-1) counterclockwise
to PREHEAT position for 1-1/2 minutes.
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) 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:
NOTE
If any gauge indicates an improper value, refer to the operator
troubleshooting tables in Chapter 3.
(a) VOLTS AC meter (12) for 120 VAC (MEP-531A) or VOLTS DC meter (12) for 28 VDC
(MEP-501A).
(b) HERTZ frequency meter (18) for 60-63 Hz (MEP-531A).
(c) %LOAD meter (13) under no load condition should read 0 (%). The reading will vary
as the demand changes (from 0 to 125 %).
