TM 5-1940-277-10
TM 1940-10/1
2-11. STARTING ENGINE (COLD TEMPERATURE)
WARNING
It is critical for SAFETY purposes to keep the engine hatch covers
closed when engines are running, except when engine maintenance
is being performed.
CAUTION
The engines must not be operated out of water nor operated in the
water with the water jets disengaged for more than 20 minutes at
idle speed. Serious engine damage could result if this caution is not
observed.
Do not use the electric bilge pumps for longer than one minute
unless the engines are running. Without the engines running, the
bilge pumps will soon run down the batteries.
NOTE
On the MK2, the master battery switch is mounted inside the battery
box. The battery box hatch must be opened to gain access tot he
master battery switch. Switch operating procedure is the same for
MK1 and MK2.
The MK2 W/ Cummins 6BT 5.9 Liter does not have a heat switch.
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