TM 9-2350-277-10
OPERATE GLOW PLUG COLD START SYSTEM (MANUAL OVERRIDE)
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Operate (page 0086 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Personnel Required
Operator
Driver
OPERATE
NOTE
If engine does not start during cold weather (engine temperature below 50 F), and glow plug
WAIT indicator does not come on, this manual override procedure may be used.
1.
Refer to Prepare To Start Engine (WP 0021 00), and Start Engine (-25 to +45 F) (WP 0021 00), and observe all pre-start
steps and precautions.
CAUTION
Do not hold GLOW PLUG switch in ON position for more than two minutes.
2.
Ensure that engine hand throttle is all the way in (idle position).
NOTE
Do not press accelerator pedal.
3.
With power applied to carrier, push GLOW PLUG switch up (ON position) and hold for 35 seconds.
CAUTION
Do not engage START switch for more than five seconds (maximum) at a time.
4.
Continue to hold GLOW PLUG switch while pushing START switch.