TM 10-4610-310-14
0009 00
STOPPING THE DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION
Never use the decompression lever on the diesel engine to stop the engine. Doing so may
cause severe damage to the engines valves and render the LWP inoperable.
1. Push in the throttle control handle to shutdown the engine.
2. Turn the throttle knob counterclockwise. Press center red button and push the throttle knob clockwise all the
way. Lock the throttle into place by turning locking knob. See Figure 29.
WARNING
All the hoses and cables should be placed in an orderly manner to minimize tripping hazards. Store any
equipment not needed inside the BII or the COEI boxes.
Once the unit is operational. Use the velcro wraps provided in the BII box to strap down coiled hoses and
cables.
Priming the Diesel Engine
The diesel engine may need to be primed if:
1. It is new.
2. It has been in storage.
3. The fuel system was drained. Or,
4. It has been operated until the fuel ran out.
To prime the diesel engine:
1.
Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with clean diesel fuel.
2.
Ensure that the fuel cock is in "O" or vertical position.
3.
Remove the fuel return line from the fuel tank. See Figure 34.
4.
Place the fuel return line into a suitable container to collect the fuel.
WARNING
All diesel fuel spills must be thoroughly cleaned up. Diesel fuel spills present a fire and safety
hazard to personnel. Death or injury may result.
5. Hold down the decompression lever and pull the starter rope repeatedly until all the air is purged from
the fuel delivery lines.
6. Start the engine using the normal starting procedure.
FUEL
RETURN
FUEL
LINE
INJECTOR
FUEL TANK
STARTER
ROPE
FUEL DRAIN
COCK
Figure 34. Engine Fuel Lines.
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