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START ENGINE (M548A1) — Continued
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CAUTION
Never try to move the engine disconnect handle when the engine is running.
NOTE
If the temperature is below -25
F (-32
C) and your carrier has an engine coolant heater kit,
turn off the coolant heater and close the coolant valves (WP 0040 00).
6.
Raise the cab center seat (WP 0011 00) and disengage the engine disconnect.
a.
Lift the control lock.
b.
Push the engine disconnect to the rear as far as it will go. This disconnects the engine from the rest of the power
plant, so the starter doesn’t have to work so hard.
NOTE
Use the air box heater to preheat the air going into the engine while you start the engine
7.
Lower the cab center seat (WP 0011 00).
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