TM 9-2815-205-34
(2) Preservation of combustion chamber and valves.
(a) Open fuel valve from the auxiliary fuel container (1).
CAUTION
Total cranking time is not to exceed one minute. No cranking interval is to exceed 30 sec-
onds. Further cranking will damage electric starter or solenoid.
NOTE
A metal clipboard over air inlet makes a sturdy cover to prevent engine from starting.
(b) Cover air inlet (7) tightly so engine cannot get air to start. Place throttle controls in FULL
FUEL position and crank electric starter for 15 seconds. Stop cranking for 2 minutes and
repeat cranking for another 15 seconds.
(c) Close fuel valve from the auxiliary fuel container (1), uncover air inlet (7), and discard
diluted preservation oil.
(d) Disconnect auxiliary fuel line (4) at inlet of fuel pump (3) and connect engine fuel line (2).
(e) Disconnect the transparent plastic line (6) at the quick disconnect coupling (5).
END OF TASK
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE
Para Description
4-11 Prepare engine for storage.
4-51