Section II RUN-IN TESTS

Section II RUN-IN TESTS

RUN-IN PROCEDURE

INITIAL START

NOTE

Operate engine in following sequence for proper

Provide supply of clean fuel (item 9, Appx C). Make

break-in. A dynamometer may be used to load

sure engine contains proper

(LO 9-2350-267-12 or

engine.

LO 9-2350-256-12).

A Start engine (p 4-3).

Continuous operation at light loads for several

hours can result in poor piston ring seating, causing

Run engine for

to 20 minutes with no load.

higher than normal oil consumption.

C Run engine for 30 minutes at one-third load.

For DJBMA only, if bleeding of fuel system is

necessary, be sure the priming lever is returned to

D Run engine for 2 to 3 hours at two-thirds load.

the disengage position after bleeding. (Refer to page

E Stop engine (p 4-4).