TM 9-2350-267-10MAIN ENGINE COLD WEATHER STARTING - Continued7.8.9.10.11.Leave throttle lever at idle position. Engage STARTER (5) and FLAMEHEATER switch (6) at same time. Crank engine while applying heat for about30 seconds. At this time, release heater switch and depress foot throttleabout halfway. If engine starts, release STARTER switch (5).If engine does not start, continue cranking with throttle in idle position. CycleFLAME HEATER switch (6) 10 seconds ON and 3 to 4 seconds OFF untilengine starts. If engine does not start after 30 seconds, or an indication ofstarting ceases for longer than 10 seconds, stop the starting procedure andnotify Organizational Maintenance.With brakes still locked, set throttle to run engine at 1200 rpm and shift trans-mission to 4th gear position. Continue to cycle FLAME HEATER switch (6)until engine coolant temperature gage indicates 120° F to 140o F. Then shiftinto neutral and idle engine. (If transmission temperature approaches 300° Fduring warm-up, immediately shift to neutral until temperature approachesnormal range).During warm-up, refer to instrument panel checkout procedure (p 2-88).Shift transmission to 1 st gear position and drive vehicle slowly 100 yards, be-ing careful not to stall engine. This warms lubricants sufficiently for normaloperation.2-220
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