TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

START ENGINE — Continued

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CAUTION

DonotengageSTARTswitchformorethanfivesecondsatatime

.Donotmoveenginethrottle

.

NOTE

If engine START switch is not pushed within one minute after glow plug WAIT indicator begins

flashing, glow plug WAIT indicator will go off.

15. Push START switch and hold until engine starts, but no longer than five seconds at a time.

16. If engine does not start on first attempt, wait 10 seconds and try again.

CAUTION

If engine fails to start after four attempts, or when glow plug WAIT indicator goes out, stop

start procedure.

17. Repeat Step 16 two more times if necessary. If engine still has not started, notify unit maintenance.

NOTE

After engine starts, WAIT indicator will stop flashing and stay on steady for one minute after

START switch is released.

18. After engine starts, slowly increase engine speed until engine has reached a minimum speed of 1200 RPM. Do not

exceed 1800 RPM.

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