(3) Starting 

After the above preparations, the engine may be started in the following manner: 

(a) Turn fuel valve to "ON." 

(b) Turn oil. valve to "0N. 11 

(c) Close main line switch for auxiliary power plant. See that generator lead is connected. 

(d) Turn starter switch to "ON. n Allow starter to prime engine with fuel and oil pump with oil. 

(e) Turn ignition switch to "BOTH" when oil pressure g2.uge •registers pressure. 

(f) Turn starter switch to 11 0FF" as soon as engine fires. 

(g) As soon as engine starts, observe the oil pressure gauge and shut engine off immediately .lf’ pressure is not indicated. N9rmal oil pressure is 55-65 lbs. per sq. inch. 

(4) Manual Starting 

If no 24-volt battery source is available, the engine may be started with the hand starting drum. 

(a) Loosen the two Dzus fasteners holding. the starter hole cover and remoye the cover plate. 

(b) Insert the starting drum shaft until it engages the engine crankshaft nut at the generator end. 

(c) Wrap the rope around the drum so that it will turn counter-clockwise when facing the generator end of the engine. 

(d) Maintain tension on the starter rope to keep the drum engaged. 

(e) Turn fuel valve, oil valve, and ignition switch to "ON" positiou-. 

(f) Pull rope thru to spin engine crankshaft and start. engine .. 

(g) Repeat the process if the engine does not start at fir-st pull. 

