TM-9-2320-434-10

TRUCK, LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM (LHS), 8X8, M1120

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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START COLD ENGINE - Continued

CAUTION

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Do not turn ENGINE switch to START position while engine is still

running. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.

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If OIL PRESS gauge does not show engine oil pressure within 10 to

15 seconds after starting engine, immediately shut off engine

(WP 0051) and notify field level maintenance. Failure to comply may

result in damage to equipment.

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If engine fails to start, repeat Step (3) up to seven times. If engine

doesn't start after eight starting attempts, notify field level

maintenance.

7.

Check that OIL PRESS gauge (6) reads 5 to 10 psi (34 to 69 kPa) at idle.

8.

Press throttle pedal (7) until tachometer (8) reads 800-1000 rpm.

9.

Run engine at 800-1000 rpm for about 5 minutes.

CAUTION

If red and green needles on AIR PRESS gauge do not read 60 to 120 psi

(414 to 827 kPa) after warm-up, shut off engine (WP 0051) and notify

field level maintenance. Failure to comply may result in damage to

equipment.

10.

Check that AIR PRESS gauge (9) reads 60 to 120 psi (414 to 827 kPa). AIR indicator

(5) will light and buzzer will sound until both needles reach 60 to 75 psi (414 to 517

kPa).

11.

Check that FUEL gauge (10) shows enough fuel to complete mission.

NOTE

WATER TEMP gauge may not show reading at engine idle.

12.

Check that WATER TEMP gauge (11) does not read over 230°F (110°C).

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