TM 55-2840-231-23
1-36. ENGINE - PERSERVATION - Cont.
LOCATION/ITEM
REMARKS
2. Engine Oil Tank
3. Engine
4. Engine
5. Engine
6. Power Input Lead
Prolonged contact with lubricating oil
(item 5, Appendix D) may cause a
skin rash. Those areas of skin and
clothing that come in contact with
lubricating oil should be thoroughly
washed immediately. Enclosed areas
where lubricating oil is used should
be adequately ventilated to keep mist
and fumes to a minimum.
Use lubricating oil (item 5, Appendix D).
If available, use external auxiliary power unit
(APU).
Cranking engine with fuel pump
circuit breaker on may cause fuel to
spray past the cap on disconnected
fuel line.
NOTE
Perform action for items 6 thru 11 to
preserve engine fuel system.
ACTION
Fill as necessary to normal
operating level with
lubricating oil.
Start engine.
Run at idle to insure
satisfactory operation.
Operate engine for five
minutes or until oil
temperature reaches 191oF
(88°C), whichever comes
first.
Idle for two minutes, prior
to shutting down engine.
Allow to cool sufficiently to
prevent auto ignition.
Pull fuel pump circuit
breaker to OFF before
cranking engine.
Disconnect at ignition
exciter or pull IGN ENG
circuit breaker.
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