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ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued).
2.
Pull oil dipstick (6) and check oil level. If dipstick (6) reads L (low), add one quart to bring oil to F (full) mark. If
below L mark, add one quart at a time until dipstick (6) reads F. For oil specifications, refer to page E-8.
3.
Check air cleaner restriction indicator window (2). A red band indicates that engine air cleaner (3) is dirty. Clean
b.
STARTING ENGINE
WARNING
Carbon monoxide can be deadly. DO NOT operate engine in an enclosed area unless it is
adequately ventilated.
Hearing protection is required within 50 feet of tanker during operation of engine. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
This procedure is for starting a cold engine in temperatures above 55F (13C).
1.
Set engine switch (11) on control panel (8) to RUN.
NOTE
When engine is warm or is being restarted after short periods of time, preheating is usually not
necessary. In temperature below 30F (-1C), a longer preheating period is needed (subpara f).
2.
Set preheater switch (12) to ON for about one minute. Make sure indicator light (13) is illuminated.
3.
After one minute, turn starter switch (7) to
START.
4.
After engine (1) starts, release starter switch (7)
and preheater switch (12).
5.
Check gages (10) on control panel (8) for correct
system malfunction is indicated.
c.
STOPPING ENGINE
1.
To allow for gradual cooling of engine, run
engine at fast idle (1200 rpm) for about five
minutes before stopping.
2.
Release throttle (9) to allow engine (1) to return
to low idle.
3.
Set engine switch (7) to STOP.
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