TM 10-4610-310-14
0015 00
COLD WEATHER OPERATION - continued
High-Pressure Pump Module Diesel Engine
CAUTION
Keep the rubber oil fill plug in place except when adding oil. If plug is not kept in place
contaminants may enter the engine. This may cause accelerated engine wear and damage.
1. In cold weather, when the diesel engine is hard to start, remove the rubber plug on the rocker arm cover.
See Figure 5.
OIL FILL
PLUG
ROCKER ARM
COVER
PLUNGER PUMP
DIESEL ENGINE
Figure 5. High-Pressure Pump Module Diesel Engine.
2. Add 0.067 fluid ounce (2 cc) of SAE10W30 engine oil before starting.
3. Prime with lubricating oil.
a. Set the throttle control handle to the STOP position.
b. Push the decompression lever to the non-compressing position.
c.
Pull the starter rope slowly five times.
