TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-178. PROPULSION ENGINE - EMERGENCY STARTING.
To start a propulsion engine in an emergency, proceed as follows:
a. Read pressure gages (1 and 2), they should read:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
GAGE READING
Above 40 (4.4 )
F
C
1500 psi (1054.5 kg sqcm)
40 to 0 (4.4 to -17.8 )
F
F
C
C
2500 psi (1757.5 kg sq cm)
Below 0 (-17.8 )
F
C
3300 psi (2319.9 kg sq cm)
If not perform step b.
b. Operate hand pump (3) on hydrostarter in forward engine room to charge accumulators (4 and 5).
c. Read pressure gages (6 and 7), they should read:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
GAGE READING
Above 40 (4.4 )
F
C
1500 psi (1054.5 kg sq cm)
40 to (0F (4.4 to -17.8 )
F
C
C
2500 psi (1757.5 kg sq cm)
Below 0 (-17.8 )
F
C
3300 psi (2319.9 kg sq cm)
If not perform step d.
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