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c.
Check engine fuel tank (Table 2-2, Item 3)
d.
Check engine oil level (paragraph 3-4)
e.
Ensure the engine oil bath air cleaner has been filled (Table 2-2, Item 5).
f.
Check records to determine if the purification cartridge life has been exceeded.
2-9.
START-UP PROCEDURES.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN KILL YOU. EXPOSURE TO EXHAUST
GASES
PRODUCES
SYMPTOMS
OF
HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS,
LOSS
OF
MUSCULAR CONTROL, DROWSINESS, OR COMA. BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH
CAN RESULT FROM SEVERE EXPOSURE. FUMES FROM THE ENGINE BECOME
CONCENTRATED
WITH
POOR
VENTILATION.
OPERATE
ENGINE
IN A
VENTILATED AREA ONLY. IF SOMEONE IS EXPOSED TO CARBON MONOXIDE
FUMES, IMMEDIATELY TAKE PERSONNEL TO FRESH AIR; KEEP WARM AND
STILL; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
ADMINISTER OXYGEN, IF AVAILABLE. GOOD VENTILATION IS THE BEST
DEFENSE AGAINST EXHAUST POISONING.
a.
General.
1.
Unit must be operated at full speed (throttle lever must be at full throttle).
2.
Intake hose must be fully extended with hose end upwind from engine exhaust.
3.
Open condensate drain valves every 15 - 20 minutes during operation
4.
Perform all maintenance schedule items at their Indicated intervals
5.
Install hourmeters in HOURMETER ON positions for operation.
6.
Install hourmeters In HOURMETER OFF positions for transportation.
b.
Normal Start.
1.
Open manual condensate drain valves.
2.
Set throttle lever to full speed
3.
Turn decompression lever to the START position. (Fig. 4-3)
4.
Insert crank handle.
5.
Make sure that compression is on the upstroke of the crank handle
6.
Turn crank handle with increasing speed.
7.
Pull crank handle out of engine as engine starts
8.
Close manual condensate drain valves
c.
Emergency Start in Cold Weather. Refer to paragraph 2-13 c.1 through 2-13 c.6
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