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(4) Set switches on control panel as shown in
b. Start Procedure Precautions. Observe all
warnings and precautions on warning pages located in
front of manual.
(5) Check that switches are set on hydraulic
control panel as shown in figure 2-7.
If engine exhaust is a gray fog during the start-
as follows:
ing procedure and the GTE EGT meter does
not show an increase, set the ENGINE CON-
(a) If internal fuel supply is to be used, set
TROL switch to STOP. Do not attempt to restart
four-way valve control handle to INTL.
until problem is resolved. Excessive fuel could
cause booming or flaming start and damage en-
(b) If external fuel supply is connected and is
gine.
to be used, set four-way valve control handle to EXT.
(c) If external fuel supply is to be connected
and used, remove cap nut and connect external fuel
supply. Set four-way valve control handle to EXT. Bleed
Starter Duty Cycle. Observe the following:
fuel system of air in accordance with chapter 4, para-
Never attempt to start until engine has com-
pletely stopped turning. Starter/gearcase dam-
age may result.
Unsuccessful Start Attempts. Three consecu-
tive attempts (30 seconds each maximum) are
allowed. After three attempts, wait a minimum
of 20 minutes for starter to cool down before a
fourth attempt. Notify your supervisor if engine
will not start in four attempts.
Successive Starts. Six successive starts in a
one hour period at 10 minute intervals are al-
lowed. After this period, one hour starter cool-
down time is required.
Set the ENGINE CONTROL switch to STOP to
prevent damage to AGPU if any of the following
occurs:
BATTERY STARTER CURRENT meter reads
more than 800 amps after initial cranking.
GTE RPM meter appears hung up at some
speed below 95%.
1. POWER switch to OFF
2. OUTPUT switch to OFF
Control Panel.
