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8 .
W i n d s t a r t e r r o p e ( 7 ) c l o c k w i s e a r o u n d s t a r t er
p u l l e y .
Make
s u r e
t h a t
t h e k n o t
i s f u l l y
secured in the step provided.
9.
W i t h a q u i c k a n d s t e a d y p u l l o n t h e h a n d l e
a t t a c h e d t o t h e r o p e ,
r o t a t e t h e e n g i n e u n t i l
i t s t a r t s .
10.
G r a d u a l l y o p e n c h o k e l e v e r ( 3 ) a s t h e e n g i n e
warms.
11.
Turn the sleeve (6) to allow the release valve (4)
t o r e t u r n t o t h e d o w n p o s i t i o n .
This allows the
c o m p r e s s o r
to
begin
to
pump
air
to
the
air
receiver tank.
12.
Close draincock (2).
Perform the necessary During Operation Preventive
Services as indicated in Table 2-1.
14 l
Listen and watch for any unusual noise or vibration.
d.
Operation
1.
Perform starting steps 1 through 14.
2.
C h e c k p r e s s u r e g a u g e ( 8 ) r e a d i n g .
It should read
between 165 to 199 psi (11.6 to 14.0 kg/sq cm.).
3.
Unloader valve (5) is ideally set to unload at 195
psi (13.7 kg/sq.cm.).
WARNING
Do not open
t h e a i r s h u t - o f f v a l v e t oo
rapidly as sudden shock to the air hose
or other downstream components may cause
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