TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10

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STARTING MAIN ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER -25°F TO 32°F (-32°C TO 0°C)
NOTE
Refer to Lubrication Instructions (WP 0101) for proper lubricants prior to starting main
engine.
1.
Perform engine prestart operation (WP 0009).
2.
Shift transmission lever (WP 0012) (Figure 1, Item 5) to P. Depress brakes (Figure 1, Item 7) to lock it.
Ensure steering wheel (Figure 1, Item 1) is centered and locked.
CAUTION
•
Turn radio and electrical switches to OFF position before starting or stopping the
engine. Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
The use of ether as a starting aid is prohibited. Ether produces extremely high
firing pressures which may cause serious engine damage. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Ensure fuel tank fuel control valves (WP 0045) are properly positioned.
3.
Turn MASTER switch (Figure 1, Item 2) to ON position (WP 0004). Ensure FUEL PUMP switch
(Figure 1, Item 4) is in ON position.
NOTE
When MASTER switch is in ON position, the master and mechanical transmission warning
lights will stay on until the engine is running. If lights do not come on, troubleshoot
(WP 0081).
4.
Move FUEL TANK selector switch (Figure 1, Item 10) up and down to check fuel levels.
5.
Operate purge pump (Figure 1, Item 8), three to four strokes, until back pressure is felt.
CAUTION
If engine fails to start after pushing START button for 30 seconds, stop cranking, turn
MASTER switch (WP 0004) to OFF position and wait 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat starting
procedures. If engine does not start on third try, notify maintenance. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment.
6.
Depress accelerator pedal (Figure 1, Item 6) to its full travel.
7.
Push START button (Figure 1, Item 3), operate purge pump (Figure 1, Item 8) again and depress manifold
heater switch (Figure 1, Item 9). When engine starts, stop pumping and release manifold heater switch and
START button. Move accelerator pedal (Figure 1, Item 6) up or down until engine runs smooth.
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