TM 5-6115-329-14 TO  35C2-3-440-1 Table   2-1.   Controls   and   Instruments Nomenclature AC Voltmeter DC Voltmeter Load on/off switch Load on/off flash switch Percent load meter Rheostat  knob DOD Model MEP-014A and MEP-019A MEP-024A MEP-014A and MEP-024A MEP-019A MEP-024A All b.   Engine   Controls   and   Instruments.   Refer   to TM   5-2805-256-14. NOTE The operator must know to perform every operation of which the generator is capable. Paragraphs c and d give instructions on starting and stopping the generator set, basic  motions  of  the  generator  set,  and  on  coordinating basic  motions  for  which  the  equipment  is  designed.  Since nearly  every  job  presents  a  different  problem,  the  operator may have to vary given procedures to fit the individual job. c.  Preparation  for  Starting (1)    Perform    the    daily    preventive    mainten- ance  checks  and  services  (para.  3-5). c.  (2)  Check  for  the  presence  of  an  operable  fire extinguisher. (3)   Make   ground   and   all   desired   load   con- nections  before  starting  engine. CAUTION Place 120/240 V switch in desired posi- tion   before   starting   models   MEP-014A and MEP-019A (except sets manufactured by  Bucknell  serial  number  range  SB71  - 0001     through     SB71-0177     which     have 120 volt capability only). d.   Starting. (1)   Place   LOAD   ON-OFF   FLASH   switch (model   MEP-019A),   and   LOAD   ON/OFF   switch (models    MEP-014A    and    MEP-024A),    in    OFF position  (fig.  2-1,  2-2  and  2-3). Use Indicates  voltage  output. Indicates  voltage  output. Used  to  apply  and  disconnect  load. Used  to  apply  and  disconnect  load. Indicates  percent  of  maximum  load. Used  to  obtain  desired  output  voltage. (2)  Rotage  rheostat  counterclockwise  as  far  as it will go (fig. 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3). CAUTION Unnecessary   or   excessive   use   of   the   choke   can cause   the   lubricating   oil   to   become   diluted   by gasoline. (3)   Open   fuel   shutoff   valve.   Close   the   choke (move   choke   control   lever   away   from   flywheel) for    starting    cold    engine. Open   choke   (move toward   flywheel)   gradually   as   engine   starts   and warms  until  choke  is  fully  open  (fig.  2-4). (4)    Place    throttle    control    approximately    1/4 inch  forward  of  the  full  idle  position. WARNING Serious eye injury can result from the starter rope knot. Wear   eye   protection   when   pull   starting engine. (5)  Place  ignition  switch  in  ON  position  (fig. 2-4). (6)  Wind  starter  rope  around  flange  in  clock- wise   direction.   Pull   rope   briskly   to   start   engine. When   the   engine   has   started,   move   the   throttle control   to   the   position   that   will   allow   the   engine to   operate   at   a   smooth   idle.   Rotate   the   choke control   clockwise   until   the   choke   is   fully   open and  the  engine  will  continue  to  run.  Warm  engine without  load  for  3-5  minutes. (7)   After   engine   warm-up,   move   the   throttle to  the  full  governed  position. 2 - 4 Change  1