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TM 55-1730-228-13&P
2-12. OPERATING PROCEDURES-BASE CONTROLS
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WARNING
Protective safety equipment including hearing protection is required when operating the SPEMS. Failure
to do so may result in severe personal injury.
NOTE
The base controls are identical to the platform controls except for the PLATFORM/BASE switch, and,
instead of a key operated start switch, a spring released toggle type START/RUN/STOP switch.
a. Starting The Engine.
(1) Perform your Before (B) PMCS (See Table 2-1).
(2) Open the fuel tank vent fully (turn counterclockwise).
(3) Check throttle for full idle position.
(4) Switch the platform/base switch on the BASE control in BASE position.
(5) Be sure that the EMERGENCY STOP switch on the BASE control is in the armed (up) position. See
Figure 2-10.
(6) Shift the engine switch to the start position and hold until engine starts. Release switch when engine starts.
Use choke as required.
NOTE
Allow engine to idle for 15 minutes and then advance throttle to full open. Use choke as required.
(7) Perform operational check procedures in accordance with para. 3-5b.
b. Stopping The Engine.
(1) Flip the cover on the engine START/RUN/STOP switch down. This will stop the engine.
(2) Close the fuel tank vent fully (turn clockwise).
(3) Perform your After (A) PMCS (See Table 2-1).
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