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TM 5-4320-228-13&P
2-5.
STARTING THE EQUIPMENT.
Before you operate.
Always keep in mind the
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
a.
Preparation for Starting.
(1) Do the before operation preventive maintenance services
(para 2-2).
(2) Prime pump as described in figure 2-2, if pump is not
full of water.
Do not start pump without first priming
with water.
Dry operation will damage
pump seals and cause pump to fail. After
priming, do not run pump more than 3 to 5
minutes without water flowing through it.
Figure 2-2.
Priming pump.
b.
Starting.
Start pump as shown below:
NOTE
Allow engine sufficient warm up time before
starting pumping operations.
(See caution
in para 2-5a(2).)
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