OPERATING PROCEDURES-PLATFORM CONTROLS

TM 55-1730-228-13&P

NOTE

All adjustments on the SPEMS are pre-set by the manufacturer and must not be altered under any circumstances.

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WARNING

Protective safety equipment including hearing protection is required for SPEMS operation. Failure to do

so may result in severe personal injury.

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 open position.

(4) Check air cleaner intake shutter for summer position.

(5) Switch the platform/base switch on the BASE control in PLATFORM position.

(6) Be sure that the EMERGENCY STOP switches on both the base and platform controls are in the armed

position. See Figure 2-10.

(7) Insert key into start switch and turn to START. Release key when engine starts.

Figure 2-10. Emergency Stop Switch.

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