TM 3-1040-276-10
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NOTE
In freezing weather, the engine valve petals may stick to the engine head. This will prevent fuel
and combustion air from entering the combustion chamber of the engine.
NOTE:
INDEX NUMBER (1) DELETED.
a.
Cover venturi of engine head (11) with
gloved hand or rag (item 6, app D) to
choke (close off) air intake opening. Press
air release button (12) to force engine
valve petals open with pressurized air
from air accumulator.
When pressure gage (10) indicates 0
b.
psig, remove gloved hand or rag from
engine head venturi. Slide fuel tube (2)
onto metering jet (3).
Pull lock pin (8) and pump air pump handle
(9) to pressurize air accumulator. When air
pressure gage (10) indicates 60 psig, insert
Open float bowl toggle valve (4) and
c.
continue normal starting procedures
lock pin in handle.
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