TM 5-3805-280-10 Operating the Engine STARTING FLUID (COLD WEATHER STARTING AID) CAUTION: Prevent possible injury from exploding container. Starting fluid is highly flammable. Keep container away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Contents are pressurized. Do not puncture or incinerate container from machine if engine does not need starting fluid. T120333 –UN–25MAR99 IMPORTANT: Prevent damage to engine. Use starting aid when temperatures are below 4.4 ° C (40 ° F) and only when engine is COLD. A—Starting Aid Switch USING STARTING FLUID 1. Move engine rpm dial to the slow idle position. 2. Turn key switch clockwise to the START position. 3.
As soon as the engine starts cranking you must depress the starting aid switch (A). IMPORTANT: Excess starting fluid could damage engine; push starting aid button only when engine is cold and cranking. Starting aid fluid is being injected into engine as long as you push switch. 4. If engine is cranking but no cylinders are firing you must crank the engine for a maximum of 30 seconds. Then release the starting aid switch (A) and turn the key switch to the OFF position. 5. If the engine is cranking and some cylinders are firing, continue cranking and pushing the starting aid switch (A) for a maximum of 50 seconds. Or until the engine is running.
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