TM 5-6116-590-12
NOTE:
ENGINE WILL NOT START IF ENGINE AIR INLET DOOR IS CLOSED OR IF MAIN CONTACTOR SWITCH AND LOAD CONTACTOR
SWITCH ARE NOT IN THE OPEN POSITION.
NOTE:
IF LIGHT CONDITION REQUIRES ILLUMINATION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL, PLACE PANEL LIGHTS SWITCH IN ON POSITION.
STEP 1.
PLACE THE FOLLOWING SWITCHES IN THE OFF OR OPEN POSITION: CONDITIONED AIR MODE SELECT SWITCH, HOT WATER
PUMP SWITCH, COLD WATER PUMP SWITCH, AUXILIARY POWER SWITCHES, LOAD CONTACTOR SWITCH, VOLT-AMP SELECT
SWITCHES, MAIN CONTACTOR SWITCH, OUTPUT CONTACTOR SWITCH, REMOTE OPERATION SWITCH, FUEL BOOST PUMP
SWITCH, AND FUEL HEATER SWITCH.
STEP 2.
CHECK THAT THE EMERGENCY OPERATION SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THAT THE LOCKOUT COVER IS IN PLACE.
CHECK THAT MASTER SWITCH IS IN STOP POSITION.
STEP 3.
PRESS IN RESET BUTTONS FOR BATTERY CHARGING CIRCUIT BREAKER, TURBINE CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND
GENERATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Figure 2-11(1). Starting the Power Plant (Sheet 1 of 2). (TS 6115-69012/2-111).
first time since receipt, check that the inspection and
servicing procedures in paragraph 4-1 have been
performed.
(2) Check that installation instructions described in
paragraph 4-2 have been accomplished.
WARNING
Do not start the power plant until a suitable ground
connection
has
been
made
in
accordance
with
paragraph 4-2b (1). Failure to observe this warning can
result in injury or death to personnel from electrocution.
(3) Perform daily inspection and service procedures as
described in paragraph 3-3.
(4) Make sure that an adequate supply of the correct
fuel is available for the anticipated operating period.
NOTE
For initial operation or at any time the no fuel indicator
lamp is illuminated, it will be necessary to purge air from
the fuel float tank to allow the fuel level to overcome the
fuel float switch before the unit will start. After
connecting the external fuel source hold the fuel boost
pump switch ON for a few seconds to fill the fuel tank
then open the oil tank access door and press the button
on the fuel float tank valve until fuel flows from the drain
tube at the oil tank spill drain (Beneath the oil tank fill);
then release button. The no fuel indicator lamp should
now be extinguished add the power plant can be started
by normal procedure.
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