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TM 55-1905-219-14-2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAIN PROPULSION ENGINES
PRESTART
1. Perform all daily operations on the lubrication and maintenance chart, applicable.
2. Use the priming pump to make sure the fuel filter, fuel lines, manifolds and injectors are full.
3. Follow operating instruction explicitly.
LOCAL START
1. Raise hydrostarter accumulator pressure with hand pump until gage reads:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE-Above 40
F
PRESSURE GAGE-1500 PSI
40 F to 0 F
2500 PSI
Below 0F
3300 PSI
2. Set throttle at least half open.
3. Push start button located on local gage box.
4. Release start button as soon as engine starts.
NOTE If electrical power is not available the engine may be started by manually opening the hydrostarted solenoid
control valve. Close valve when engine starts.
5. Observe oil gage. If no pressure indicated within 10 to 15 seconds, STOP. Check lubrication system. Minimum oil
pressure is 25 PSI @ 1200 RPM.
6. Warmup at part throttle, no load for about five minutes, before loading engine. Normal coolant temperature is
160o 185F.
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7. Engage clutch at less than 850 RPM.
8. When prolonged idling needed, maintain at least 800 RPM minimum.
LOCAL STOP
1. Release load-decrease engine RPM.
2. Continue at half speed or lower with no load for five minutes prior to stopping the engine.
(To stop,
pull
gov..Shutdown Knobs).
3. Check crankcase for proper oil level.
4. Clean and check engine to be sure it will be ready for next use.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
1. Pull out Emergency Shutdown Knobs,  which are bulkhead mounted inboard of Forward Engine Room Hatch,
Vehicle Deck Level.  Be sure knobs stay out before leaving Emergency Shutdown Station.
NOTE:  Release
Catches on air box before trying to start engines after using emergency stops.
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