ETHER STARTING AID MAINTENANCE - TM-5-2410-237-230431

TM 5-2410-237-23

ETHER STARTING AID MAINTENANCE

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Service, Removal, Installation

INITIAL SETUP

References

Tools and Special Tools

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 122, WP 0250

Equipment Condition

Materials/Parts

Engine OFF and cool (TM 5-2410-237-10)

Tag, marker (Item 37, WP 0249 00)

Canister, ether (3)

Battery disconnect switch in OFF position (TM 5-

2410-237-10)

Pin, cotter (42)

SERVICE

WARNING

Ether fuel is extremely flammable and toxic. DO NOT smoke and make sure you are in a well-ventilated

area away from heat, open flames or sparks. Wear eye protection. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and

avoid breathing ether fumes. If fluid enters or fumes irritate the eyes, wash immediately with large quanti-

ties of clean water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention immediately if ether is inhaled or causes eye irri-

tation. Failure to follow this warning may cause death or serious injury to personnel.

Loosen thumbscrew (1) on cover (2).

Open cover (2) to expose ether canister (3).

Loosen two clamp assemblies (4) and remove ether

canister (3) from valve (5). Dispose of ether canister

IAW local policy and ordinances.

NOTE

Ether canister should be removed and not

replaced when ambient temperature is

above 32F (0C).

If ether canister (3) is not being installed, unscrew cap

(6) from its storage position and install it in place of

ether canister.

If ether canister (3) is being installed, screw canister

into position and tighten clamp assemblies (4).

Close door (2) and secure with thumbscrew (1).

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