TM 9-4310-394-13
2-9. OPERATING PROCEDURES.
a. Starting. After insuring that the air compressor unit has been properly prepared for use as indicated in
paragraphs 2-7 and 2-8, the air compressor unit may be started by performing the following steps.
NOTE
The air compressor unit is equipped with and electric starter motor and with a manual recoil
starter. If you are using your unit with an auxiliary battery, start the engine using step (1). If
you do not have the unit connected to a battery, start the engine using step (2).
(1)
Starting Engine With Motor Starter. (Refer to Figure 2-5).
(a)
Perform all Operator PMCS listed in Table 2-1.
(b)
Loosen engine speed control lever knob (1) and move knob to the START full (downward) position.
Tighten knob to hold in start position.
(c)
Push the decompression lever (2) down and release. It will return automatically to the normal position
when the electric starter is activated.
(d)
Put the release lever of the unloader valve (3) into the vertical position to release all internal
compressed air that may be in the system.
(e)
Position fuel tank three way fuel valve (4) to point arrow on valve handle toward belt guard.
(f)
Position fuel filter handle (5) to down position.
(g)
Insert key into the key switch (6) and turn the key to START position.
(h)
Listen carefully for the engine to begin to run on its own and then quickly turn the key to the RUN
position.
(i)
Put the lever of the unloader valve (3) in the horizontal position to allow the system to become
pressurized.
(2)
Starting Engine With Manual Recoil Starter. (Refer to Figure 2-5).
(a)
Perform all Operator PMCS listed in Table 2-1.
(b)
Loosen engine speed control lever knob (1) and move knob to the START full (downward) position.
Tighten knob to hold in start position.
(c)
Push the decompression lever (2) down and release. It will return automatically to the normal position
when the recoil starter is pulled.
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