TM 5-3800-205-10-2
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
0005 00
START ENGINE
WARNING
DO NOT operate tractor engine in enclosed areas due to the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
from exhaust fumes. Always start and operate engine in a well-ventilated area and, if in an enclosed
area, vent exhaust to the outside. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to person-
nel.
BE ALERT for personnel in the area while operating machine. Always check to ensure area is clear of
personnel before starting engine. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to
personnel.
Hearing protection is required when operating machine. Failure to wear hearing protection may result in
hearing loss.
NOTE
Refer to WP 0004 00 for the location and operation of controls and indicators.
Starting Engine Above 32F (0C).
1.
NOTE
Between 32-50F (0-10C), air intake preheat switch may be turned on to assist in cold weather starting:
Place switch to ON position. When indicator light goes out, attempt to start engine. Repeat this step one or
two times. If engine still fails to start, use ether cold start aid.
a.
Ensure parking brake is applied (parking brake control knob pulled out).
b.
Ensure transmission is in N (Neutral) with shift lever LOCKED.
c.
Ensure all machine hydraulic control levers are in center HOLD position.
d.
Ensure all accessories are off.
e.
Ensure all personnel are clear of machine.
f.
Partially depress accelerator pedal and hold in depressed position during cranking.
CAUTION
DO NOT crank starter motor for more than 30 seconds at a time. After 30 seconds, allow starter motor to
cool for at least two minutes before attempting to start engine again. Excessive heating of starter motor may
result in damage or premature starter failure.
g.
Insert key in ignition switch. Turn switch all the way clockwise to START position. When engine starts, release
ignition switch.
CAUTION
Turbocharger damage can result if engine RPM is not kept low until EMS verifies that oil pressure is suffi-
cient and indicator light has gone out.
h.
Release accelerator pedal after engine has started.
i.
If engine oil pressure does not rise within 10 seconds after engine starts, stop engine and perform troubleshooting.
j.
After engine has started, proceed to Machine Warmup.
0005 00-3
