TM 9-2320-360-10
2-12. DRIVING HET TRACTOR
a. Cold Engine Starting
WARNING
Before starting and moving vehicle, check on and around vehicle
for other personnel. Failure to comply may result in injury to
personnel
(1) Pull out PARKING BRAKE control (1).
(2) Set transmission range selector (2) to N (neutral) position.
CAUTION
CHECK GAUGES indicator lights (amber) to warn driver when a
potential engine failure (e.g., low oil pressure, low coolant, coolant
overheating, etc.) has occurred. If light comes on, shut down
engine immediately and notify unit maintenance.
CHECK ENGINE indicator lights (amber) to warn driver of failures
that will not critically damage engine. HET Tractor should be
serviced as soon as possible.
CHECK GAUGES and CHECK ENGINE indicators will light and
warning alarm will sound for approximately 5 seconds when
ENGINE switch is positioned to ON. Do not attempt to start engine
if CHECK GAUGES or CHECK ENGINE indicators remain lit after
approximately 5 seconds.
(3) Turn ENGINE switch (3) to ON position. Observe CHECK GAUGES and CHECK ENGINE
indicators (4 and 5). Refer to Troubleshooting Symptoms (para 3-3) if CHECK GAUGES or
CHECK ENGINE indicators remain lit after approximately 5 seconds.
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