Section IV. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT - TM-5-4320-243-150025

Figure 2-6-Continued.

Section IV. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

2-10. General

(1) Never operate the pump unless liquid is

Rowing through it. An empty pump will rapidly overheat

a. Instructions in this section are published for

and cause serious damage.

information and guidance of personnel responsible for

operation of the pumping assembly.

(2) Do not crank the engine for a period of

more than 30 seconds continuously. A pe iod longer

b. The operator must know how to perform every

than 30 seconds can damage the starter. If the engine

operation of which the pumping assembly is capable.

does not start after a few tries, stop cranking and

This section gives instructions on starting and stopping

determine the cause.

the pumping assembly, basic motions of the pumping

assembly, and on coordinating basic motions to perform

(3) Perform necessary daily preventive

specific tasks for which the equipment is designed.

maintenance services. (pare 3-6).

Since nearly every job presents a different problem, the

operator may have to vary given procedures to fit the

(4) Check load requirements.

individual job.

Caution

2-11. Starting

The small doors on the larger side

doors (fig. 1-3) must remain open

a. Before attempting to start the engine, the

during engine operation or engine

operator shall note the following precautions:

will overheat.

b. Refer to figure 2-7 and start the pump

assembly.

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