Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

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Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Check and Services

TM-5-2010-205-14 Propelling Unit Outboard NSN 2010-01-251-2227 Manual

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TM 5-2010-205-14

Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-9. STARTING.

Perform all of the Before (B) PMCS (para. 2-7).

CAUTION

If engine is operated with the hydraulic oil shut-off valve closed, serious damage to the main

pump will occur.

Be sure the hydraulic oil shut-off valve is open.

CAUTION

Damage to starter could result if starter is engaged and engine does not start within 15 seconds.

c. With forward-reverse valve lever in neutral (center), turn start switch firmly until engine starts. If engine fails

to start within 15 seconds, release starting switch and wait 5 seconds before attempting to start again.

CAUTION

Operating engine without oil pressure will result in engine being damaged.

2-10. RUNNING.

CAUTION

Immediately upon starting engine, check hydraulic charge pressure gauge on control panel.

Charge pressure should be approximately 300 psi. If charge pressure is less than 200 psi., shut

engine down immediately and notify Unit Maintenance.

NOTE

Engine oil pressure should be between 43 and 65 psi.

a. Oil Pressure. Observe oil pressure gauge immediately after starting engine. If there is no oil pressure within

15 seconds after start-up, shut engine down, and notify Unit Maintenance.

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