TM-5-5420-202-10

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TM 5-5420-202-10

STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE

Starting Engine

WARNING

Hearing loss may occur with repeated exposure to high noise levels. Personnel must wear

hearing protection when the engine is running. Double hearing protection (helmet and

earplugs) is required when operating the vehicle at speeds of 15 mph and above. Failure

to comply may result in personnel injury.

NOTE

Before starting engine or operating vehicle, perform the Preventive Maintenance Checks

and Services (PMCS). Refer to WP 0048.

1. Read list of warnings and instructions on plate (Figure 1, Item 3) before starting engine. Where necessary,

more details are provided in the following instructions.

2. Apply parking brake. Refer to WP 0012.

3. Close engine compartment drain valve by pushing lever (Figure 1, Item 2) to left, out of detent, and pulling up.

4. Close crew compartment drain valve by moving lever (Figure 1, Item 1) forward and to left.

5. Center steering control (Figure 1, Item 4).

6. Push in manual fuel shutoff handle (Figure 1, Item 5). Ensure transmission shift lever (Figure 1, Item 6)

is in P (Park) position.

Figure 1.

Starting Instructions.

7. Turn off all electrical switches except FUEL PUMPS (Figure 2, Item 5) and HEATER MASTER (Figure 2, Item 3).

8. Turn off all communications equipment.

9. Ensure FUEL PUMPS switch (Figure 2, Item 5) is ON.

10.Set MASTER BATTERY switch (Figure 2, Item 2) to ON.

11. Ensure MASTER BATTERY LAMP (Figure 2, Item 1) is ON.

12.Ensure POWERPLANT WARNING LAMP (Figure 2, Item 4) is ON.

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