TM 9-2320-269-10
STARTING AND WARM-UP TEMPERATURES ABOVE 40F (4.60C) - CONTINUED
CAUTION
If the engine oil pressure does not register within 5 seconds, stop the engine immediately by
pulling the ENGINE STOP control out. Check for the reason for no oil pressure, or notify
organizational maintenance.
NOTE
Do not apply load to engine or increase engine speed until oil pressure gage indicates 45-80 psi
(310-413 kPa). Oil pressure should raise within 15 seconds after engine starts.
12.
Operate the engine at low load (800 rpm) until all systems reach operating temperature. Check
all gages during the warm-up period.
a.
Oil pressure gage (1) should register 10-25 psi (69-172 kPa), after engine start up.
b.
Water temperature gage (2) should register a slow rate of climb toward the NORMAL range.
c.
Ampere gage (3) should register on the plus (+) side of the gage.
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