TM-9-2320-273-10

TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2012

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COLD WEATHER STARTING BELOW 32º F (0º C) - CONTINUED

11. To crank and start engine, push and hold ENGINE START button

(Figure 7, Item 1) down, slightly depress accelerator pedal (Figure 6, Item 2), and

depress and hold ETHER quick-start button (Figure 7, Item 2) for 4 or 5 seconds

until engine starts. Release ENGINE START button (Figure 7, Item 1)

immediately after engine starts. If engine fails to start after cranking engine over

for 15 seconds, perform step 10.

NOTE

At temperatures below 0° F (-18° C) it may be necessary to

repeat steps 11 and 12 more than once.

12. Wait two minutes to allow starter motor to cool and repeat step 11. If engine fails

to start after four attempts, refer to Troubleshooting Procedures, WP 0022 and

WP 0023.

Figure 7. Starting Engine.

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