TM 9--2350--292--10
0012 00--1
STARTING MAIN ENGINE
0012 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Starting Main Engine
INITIAL SETUP:
References
WP 0101 00
WP 0053 00
WP 0071 00
WP 0072 00
References -- Continued
WP 0011 00
WP 0073 00
WP 0087 00
WP 0013 00
WP 0082 00
1. Before starting main engine and driving the vehicle, perform all BEFORE operation procedures in PMCS Table 1
(WP 0101 00).
NOTE
The main engine can be started normally unless battery voltage is too low to power
starter motor. The auxiliary power unit can be started to charge batteries (WP
0053 00). If the auxiliary power unit is nonfunctional, the main engine can be slave
started (WP 0071 00) or tow started (WP 0072 00).
2. Prior to starting main engine with any of three starting methods, perform engine prestart procedures (WP
0011 00).
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
When MASTER switch is on, warning indicators and horn will be on when engine is
started until oil pressure builds up.
For cold weather start, refer to WP 0073 00.
3. Make sure steering wheel (1) is centered and locked.
4. Turn MASTER switch (2) ON.
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