Operation In Salt Air, Sea Spray.

TM55-1730-228-13&P

(1) Connect the red, positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the 24 VDC starting source first.

(2) Connect the other end of the positive cable to a positive terminal of the unit battery.

WARNING

Never connect the negative cable to the negative (-) terminal of the weak battery.

(3) Connect the black, negative (-) cable to the negative terminal of the starting source battery.

(4) Connect the other end of the negative cable to a good grounding point on the engine block.

(5) Start the unit engine and allow it to charge at high idle for two minutes.

(6) Disconnect the negative cable from the engine block and then from the starting source.

(7) Disconnect the positive cable from the battery and then from the 24 VDC starting source.

e. Operation In Salt Air, Sea Spray.

(1) Operations in salt air and sea spray can be damaging to the SPEMS because of salt water

corrosive effects.

(2) Be particularly aware of the potential for rust.

(3) Check twice a day for water in the oil of both engine and hydraulic reservoir.

(4) Keep cylinder rods clean and clear of rust spots.

f. Operation In Duststorms, Sandstorms.

(1) In dust or sandstorms you must guard against dust or sand getting into the engine compartment.

(2) Lubricate and change oil more often (See L05-2805-259-12).

(3) Clean all filler caps frequently. Be sure to tighten securely.

(4) Change or clean engine air filter as needed, not according to operating hours.

(5) Change engine oil filters as needed, not according to operating hours.

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