Starting the Main Engine - TM-9-2350-287-10

Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

STARTING MAIN ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER (continued)

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TM 9-2350-287-10 STARTING MAIN ENGINE IN COLD WEATHER (continued) 4. If BATTERY-GENERATOR indicator (2) indicates at least mid-yellow, turn APU Generator switch (1) to ON and attempt cold-weather main engine start according to procedure on page 2-213. 5. If BATTERY-GENERATOR indicator (2) indicates less than mid-yellow, again turn APU Generator switch (1) to ON and continue charging batteries before starting. 6. Periodically check BATTERY-GENERATOR indicator (2) by turning APU Generator switch (1) to OFF. When gage indicates mid-yellow or better, commence cold-weather start (p. 2-213). Starting the Main Engine 1. Remove and roll up tarpaulins (p. 2-219). Secure tarpaulins with webbing assemblies (p. 2-219). 2. Charge batteries (p. 2-125). 3. Press down on service brake pedal, pull out and down on brake lock handle, then release handle to set brake. 4 Shift into neutral (N). 5. Move MASTER switch (1) to ON. Indicator lamp (3) and MASTER warning lamp (4) will light. 6. Turn FUEL PRIME switch (2) to ON for 45 seconds and release. 2-213

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