TM 5-4310-368-14
2-5. OPERATING PROCEDURE
a. Starting. (See Figure 2-1)
(1) Pull out and set retainer spring on engine oil pressure switch (See Figure 2-3).
(2) Switch MASTER SWITCH to ON.
(3) Switch COMPRESSOR LOAD switch to UNLOAD.
(4) Switch THROTTLE switch to LOW.
(5) Pull out CHOKE control as required. The amount of choke depends upon the weather and whether the
engine is hot or cold. A warm engine requires little or no choking.
CAUTION
Do not hold the START switch down longer than 5 seconds. It may damage the starter.
(6) Press the START switch down and hold it for five seconds. Release the switch when the engine starts. If it
does not start the first time, wait 5 seconds and try again. Repeat until engine starts. Push in CHOKE.
CAUTION
Do not try to shorten warm-up time by setting the THROTTLE to HIGH and racing the engine. Failure to
adequately warm the engine may result in early failure of internal parts.
(7) Allow the engine to warm by letting it idle for 5 minutes with the THROTTLE on the LOW setting.
Figure 2-3. Engine Oil Pressure Switch
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