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## E. LAWRANCE AUXILIARY GASOLINE POWERED ELECTRIC GEN&qATOR 

(1) Specifications of the Lawrance Auxiliary Power Unit Model 30 C.:..2: 

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(2) Preparations for starting 

Before attempting to start the engine for the first time, the following checks should be made: 

(a) At least three (3) gallons of lubrication oil Navy Specification 1065 t<Y 1080 should be ple.ced in the oil tarL’l.c. 

(b) See that 24 volts of battery are across line and that the main line switches for auxiliary power plc.nt are in "off" position. 

(c) Inspect magneto ground wires for proper connection. 

Notice: Press in on automatic over-sneed cut GUt button to make sure switch is in operating position. 

(d) Fuel tank should contain 91 octane gasoline. Open valves and check engine dribble valve for flooding. 

(e) By aid of the hand crank, turn the engine •through two or three revolutions. If abnormal effort is required, remove a spark plug from each cylinder to make sure liquid has not collected in the combustion chamber. 

This procedure should be followed whenever the engine has been idle for a week or more. (See Navy Spec. AN9505a for preparation for storage instructions). 

