TM-9-2320-272-23-1
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 5
SEPTEMBER 2012
TM-9-2320-272-23-1 - Page 303 of 1313
ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START - Continued
STEP
18.
IS THE THERMAL CLOSE VALVE OR TUBING RESTRICTED?
WARNING
•
Ether is extremely flammable. Do not perform ether start system testing procedures
near fire. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Eyeshields must be worn when cleaning with compressed air. Compressed air
source will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
a.
Verify thermal close valve is cold.
T0370DAA
Atomizer
Ether Supply
Tube
Thermal
Close Ether
Supply Tube
Adapter
Fittings
Adapter
Bushing
Thermal
Close Valve
Figure 18.
Thermal Close Valve.
b.
Disconnect ether valve to thermal close valve tubing at ether valve (Volume 2, WP
0263).
c.
Blow compressed air into tubing at ether valve end to determine if system is clear.
TM 9-2320-272-23-1
0007
0007-18
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