Figure 8-2. Engine connection points

Figure 8-2. Engine connection points - left rear view.

c. Starting Procedures. D u r i n g c o l d w e a t h e r ,

(5) When engine oil pressure does not reach

when ambient temperature is below 30 degrees

t h e minimum 15 psi pressure within 20 seconds,

F, use engine manifold flame heaters to start

STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY b y

engine.

holding the fuel shutoff switch in the "OFF"

N o t e . Do not attempt an engine start until the

position. Determine the cause of low pressure.

fuel shutoff solenoid is connected and ascer-

Refer to troubleshooting, paragraph 3-9.

tained to be operative.

N o t e . After starting engine, run at idle, 675

to 725 rpm, for five minutes to permit the engine

C a u t i o n : Do not operate the starter motor

to warm up and to circulate the oil. Check oil

c o n t i n u o u s l y for more than one minute. Allow a

two-minute cool-off period before re-energizing

l e v e l and add sufficient oil to bring oil level to

t h e starter.

" F U L L " mark on oil level gage. Oil level must

be determined with engine idling. Check all

(1) Remove pipe plug (F, fig. 6 245 or 8-1),

p u r g e system and bleed the secondary fuel filter

i t e m s vital to safe engine operation, such as fuel

or water separator filter to remove trapped air.

lines, oil lines, oil pressure, throttle control,

Install pipe plug.

m o u n t i n g bolts, coupling, thermocouple harness,

(2) Crank the engine several revolutions

etc.

with the fuel shutoff switch in the "OFF"

d. Run-in Schedule. A n o v e r h a u l e d e n g i n e

position to make certain the engine is not

s h o u l d be started and tested in accordance with

hydrostatically locked and is otherwise free.

the schedule (table 8-1).

(3) Turn on the master switch.

e . P e r f o r m a n c e C u r v e . Figure 8-3 is a mean

(4) Start engine by operating electric

performance curve. A variation of

starting motor with throttle in idle position

acceptable.

(Refer to Caution, above.)

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