ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
CAUTION
Use of fuel other than that for which the fuel injection timing is set,
can damage the engine.
(2) Before starting engine, position fuel filter shutoff valve located on fuel filter to ↓O
(open), and fill tank with appropriate diesel fuel. Ensure that fuel used is the grade of
diesel fuel appropriate for the current fuel injection timing. If necessary, contact next
higher level of maintenance to adjust fuel injection timing.
(3) Use of non-recommended fuel may cause clogging in fuel oil filter, fuel injection pump, or
fuel injection nozzle. This clogging often causes sudden engine stops after starting.
Diesel fuel oil substitutes are not recommended; they may be harmful to the fuel system
components.
(4) Prime and bleed fuel system, refer to paragraph 2.7.c.
(5) Start engine, refer to paragraph 2.9.a. If engine will not start, refer to Section V,
Troubleshooting.
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