TM 5-6115-596-14
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Operating Under Usual Conditions.
a.
General.
This material contains instructions for the mechan-
ical steps necessary to operate the generator set under conditions
of moderate temperatures and humidity.
For operation under unusual
conditions, refer to paragraphs 2-15 through 2-18.
If any components
are shipped detached, they must be assembled prior to any further
action.
b.
Before-Operation
Services.
Before starting the generator set,
perform the daily preventive-maintenance services as prescribed in
c.
Starting Engine.
NOTE
Use gasoline fuel only.
(1) Connect generator set to 24-volt battery source (par. 2-10).
(2) Place choke control lever in closed position (par. 2-6).
(3) Throw air shutter lever to summer position (par. 2-3).
(4) Open fuel shutoff valve (par. 2-5).
(5) Push engine start switch for two or three revolutions of
engine (par. 2-2).
NOTE
Engine may be turned over
with starting rope (fig.
2-2).
(8) Move choke control lever to open position as engine warms
up (par. 2-6).
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