TM 5-3800-205-10-1
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
START ENGINE - CONTINUED
f.
Partially depress accelerator pedal and hold in depressed position during cranking.
CAUTION
DO NOT crank starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. After 30 seconds, allow starter motor to
cool for at least two minutes before attempting to start engine again. Excessive heating of starter motor may
result in damage or premature starter failure.
g.
Insert key in ignition switch. Turn switch all the way clockwise to START position. When engine starts, release igni-
tion switch.
CAUTION
Turbocharger damage can result if engine RPM is not kept low until EMS verifies that oil pressure is suffi-
cient and indicator light has gone out.
h.
Release accelerator pedal after engine has started.
i.
If engine oil pressure does not rise within 10 seconds after engine starts, stop engine and perform troubleshooting.
j.
After engine has started, proceed to Machine Warmup.
2.
Starting Engine Below 32F (0C) Using Ether Cold Start Aid.
a.
Ensure parking brake is applied (parking brake control knob pulled out).
b.
Ensure transmission is in N (Neutral) with shift lever LOCKED.
c.
Ensure all machine hydraulic control levers are in center HOLD position.
d.
Ensure all accessories are off.
e.
Ensure all personnel are clear of machine.
f.
Partially depress accelerator pedal and hold in depressed position during cranking.
CAUTION
DO NOT crank starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. After 30 seconds, allow starter motor to
cool for at least two minutes before attempting to start engine again. Excessive heating of starter motor may
result in damage or premature starter failure.
g.
Insert key in ignition switch to START position.
h.
If operating in arctic conditions, -25F (-32C), depress either start aid switch three times, then turn ignition switch all
the way clockwise to START position. Release ignition switch when engine has started.
CAUTION
Use ether-starting aid sparingly and for cold starting purposes ONLY. Excessive ether without cranking can
cause piston and ring damage.
NOTE
Inject ether only while cranking engine or after initial start-up, until engine is running smoothly.
i.
If not in arctic conditions, turn ignition switch all the way clockwise to START position and push ether start aid
switch down for 2-3 seconds, then release for 2-3 seconds. Operate switch at 2-3 second intervals as engine is
cranked. Continue to use switch at 2-3 second intervals until engine starts and is running smoothly. Release ignition
switch when engine starts.
0005 00-3
