ENGINE START IN COLD ENVIRONMENT - continued

TM 9-2320-391-10

VEHICLE OPERATION IN COLD ENVIRONMENT

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32 F TO -25 F (0 C to -32 C) - Continued

ENGINE START IN COLD ENVIRONMENT - Continued

CAUTION

Do not press ether start switch unless engine is cranking. Failure to comply may

result in damage to equipment.

Do not press ether after engine has reached idle speed and is no longer in danger

of stalling. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

NOTE

Ether is not required unless outside temperature is less than 32F (0C).

Continue to eject ether if engine has started but will not run without ether.

After engine starts and maintains low idle speed for two minutes, engine idle speed

may increase. If idle speed increases, engine will maintain increased idle speed

until engine reaches a predetermined temperature or after operating for 12 minutes

at increased speed. Engine speed may be returned to low idle speed to begin

vehicle operations by pressing and releasing accelerator pedal.

25. Press and hold ether start switch (27) for 5 seconds.

26. Release ether start switch (27) for 3 seconds.

27. Repeat previous two steps until engine has started, engine speed has increased over

cranking speed, and engine maintains idle speed.

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