TM 5-4310-387-14
Figure 2-3. Compressor Orientation.
b.
Start Up. (figure 2-4)
(1) Open separator drain valves (1) and (2).
(2) Connect an air tank charging whip assembly (3) and close fill valve (4).
(3) Move speed control lever (5) to FAST position.
(4) Pull cold start primer (6).
(5) Use hand crank (7) to rotate automatic compression release (8) clockwise two positions to the START
position.
WARNING
Hand and thumb must be positioned as shown in figure 2-5 to prevent injury if
kickback should occur.
(6) Insert hand crank (7) into starter crank guide (9). Rotate hand crank (7) slightly clockwise to engage. After
engaging, rotate counterclockwise to start engine.
(7) Rapidly crank engine. After about eight (8) revolutions of the crank, compression will be felt and the
engine should start.
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