TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 277 of 392

TM 9-2320-361-10

2-59. OPERATION OF SWINGFIRE HEATER (Contd)

(7)

Raise power receptacle cover (1) and install one end of starter cable (2) in

power receptacle (3). Install other end of starter cable (2) in starter cable

receptacle (6).

(8)

Squeeze ignition switch (5) against pump lever (4) and hold there one

minute for every 10°F below 0°F, then release.

NOTE

It maybe necessary to loosen wingnut and open cover slightly

so pulsating sounds can be heard more clearly.

(9)

Move pump lever (4) forward and backward three or four times, then turn

fuel regulator knob (8) one to one-and-a-half turns counterclockwise. Continue

moving hand lever (4) and adjust fuel regulator knob (8) until pulsating sounds

come to equal intervals.

(10)

When pulsating sounds come to equal intervals, stop moving pump lever

(4).

(11)

Let swingfire heater (9) run three

to five minutes. Adjust fuel regulator

knob (8) if pulsations are not at equal

intervals.

(12)

Close cover (7) if opened and

tighten wingnut (12) by turning

clockwise.

(13)

Remove starter cable (2) from

starter cable receptacle (6) and power

receptacle (3). Close power receptacle

cover (1).

(14)

Install swingfire heater (9) in mixing pipe (refer to c. of this para.),

turboheater (refer to d. of this para.), or water jacket (refer to e. of this para.) as

necessary.

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