TM 10-4610-310-14
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STARTUP - CONTINUED
Release the decompression lever. Take out all the slack of the cable by pulling the cord three or four times.
8.
The cord will get shorter with each pull.
9. Keep the tension on the cord and push the decompression lever down again and release. It will stay
down. Grip the recoil starter handle with both hands and pull forcefully to start the engine. See Figure 28.
Figure 28. Recoil Starter Handle.
10. If engine fails to start, repeat steps 6 through 9 until engine starts.
11. Adjust throttle as follows:
a. Turn throttle vernier knob clockwise to decrease diesel engine Revolutions per Minute (RPM) or turn
counterclockwise to increase RPM. See Figure 29.
LOCKING KNOB
VERNIER
KNOB
CENTER
BUTTON
Figure 29. Diesel Engine Throttle.
b. For coarse adjustment, push center red release button and pull vernier knob in or out to set throttle in
approximate position. Then turn vernier knob in either direction for fine-tuning of engine speed.
c.
Adjust the throttle to obtain HP pump output flow of 3.4 to 3.8 GPM.
