TM 5-3805-248-14&P-1
Starting Aids
CAUTION
Winter Oils
The use of SAE10W viscosity oil in the
Use ether only while cranking the engine. Use
compartments listed on the chart below
it sparingly. Excessive ether can cause piston
will aid in cold weather starting.
and ring damage. Ether is to be used for cold
weather starting purposes only.
CAUTION
Use SAE10W oil only in the temperature
ranges indicated.
Batteries
Keep batteries charged to a corrected
specific gravity of 1.250 or above.
Push the button only while cranking the
Otherwise, an external electrical source may
engine.
be required.
A metered amount of starting fluid (ether)
Ether Aid
is released each time the button is pushed.
After pushing the button, allow 2 seconds
before pushing it again.
Continue the use of starting fluid every 2
Ether is a poison and is flammable.
seconds after the engine starts until it is
running smoothly.
Use it only in well ventilated areas.
Use it with care to avoid fires.
Avoid breathing the ether vapors, or re-
peated contact of ether with skin.
Do not use ether in environments above
90C (200F).
