Cold Weather Starting (at temperatures below 32F). (Cont)

TM 9-2320-273-10

CAUTION

Never press the ETHER QUICK-START button without

cranking the engine. Abuild up of ether fumes in the

intake manifold system can result in combustion in the

manifold.

h. Depress the accelerator slightly while pressing the START button.

i. Press the ETHER QUICK-START button for 4 to 5 seconds and release to automati-

cally inject a set amount of ether into the intake manifold while cranking the engine.

At temperatures below 0 F it may be necessary to repeat steps h. and i.

CAUTION

If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, release the

START button and allow the starting motor to cool for 2

minutes befor you try again to start the engine. Never

depress the START button while the starting motor is still

running from the previous try. If the engine fails to start

after four attempts, notify Organizational Maintenance.

Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious

damage to the starting motor.

CAUTION

During warmup do not operate the engine above 1000 rpm

until normal engine idle speed oil pressure is indicated on

the Engine Oil Pressure gage. This allows time for oil cir-

culation to reach the turbocharger and for engine ports to

warm up gradually. (Range at idle speed is 5-20 psi).

j. After the engine starts, maintain an idle speed of 580-650 rpm. Set the hand

throttle if necessary to maintain a smooth idle speed.

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