TM 55-2840-231-23
7-3. Ignition Exciter - Removal, Inspection and Installation - Continued
ENGINE/ignition Exciter
- Continued
Do not operate the exciter for
more than 4 minutes in any 30
minute period.
3. Installation
Install serviceable exciter
on the engine and connect
electrical leads.
Tighten attaching self-
locking nuts (1) to 30-40
in. lb (0.4-0.5 kg/m).
Tighten the igniter lead
(4) coupling to 50-70 in.
lb (0.6-0.8 kg/m).
Tighten input lead nut to
8-12 in. lb (0.1-0.15 kg/
m).
7-4. Spark Igniter - Removal, Cleaning, Inspection, Testing and Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configuration
All
Consumable Materials
Lockwire (item 17, Appendix D)
ENGINE/-Spark Igniter
To avoid electrical shock, insure
ignition system has been off for at
least five minutes before removing
igniter to dissipate all energy
stored in condenser. Ground
igniter lead to engine using an
indicated screwdriver.
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