Stopping the Equipment

TM 5-4310-278-15

Caution: Remove adapter plugs from the

2-13. Operation in Extreme Cold

outlet manifold before starting the engine.

a. Keep fuel tank full to prevent condensa-

Failure to do so may seriously damage the

tion. Drain and service fuel filter more fre-

equipment.

quently than under normal conditions (para 3-

10).

b. Starting. Start rotary compressor as

b. Before starting engine, remove any ac-

cumulated ice or snow from spark plugs and

wiring.

2-11. Stopping the Equipment

c. Make sure air intake shutter knob on

a. Refer to figure 2-3 and stop rotary com-

engine is pulled out fully for winter operation.

pressor.

d. Run engine at low speed to warm to oper-

b. Perform necessay daily preventive main-

ating temperature before applying full load.

tenance services (para 3-7).

e. Lubricate engine in accordance with TM

5-2805-208-14.

2-12. Operation Under Usual Conditions

a. Start the rotary compressor (para 2-10),

2-14. Operation in Extreme Heat

b. Refer to figure 2-4 to operate the rotary

compressor.

a. Make sure air intake shutter knob is

c. Stop rotary compressor (para 2-11).

pushed fully in for summer operation.

b. Keep rotary compressor clean and free of

Warning: Due to the temperature rise of

the air during compression, outlet manifold dust. If compressor is operated indoors, allow

sufficient room around unit for air circulation.

partS may get hot enough to cause burns

Figure 2-2. Starting the compressor.

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