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![]() 2-14.
Operation
under
Rainy
or
Humid
reciprocating pump at high altitudes:
a. The efficiency of internal combustion engines
Conditions
decreases because of the reduced supply of
Note the following when operating the
available oxygen necessary to burn the fuel in the
reciprocating pump in rainy or humid conditions:
engine. Keep the engine tuned up and running at
a. Take care to prevent moisture from entering
the greatest possible efficiency during high-altitude
the fuel system. Keep the fuel tank filled when the
operation.
unit is not in use to prevent moisture from con-
b. Because of the reduced atmospheric pressure
densing in the fuel tank.
at high altitudes, the pumping capacity of the pump
b. Service the fuel strainer frequently to prevent
is reduced. Keep suction lifts as short as possible by
moisture from accumulating in the fuel bowl.
locating the pump as close to the fluid supply as
2 - 1 5 . Operation at High Altitudes
possible.
Note the following when operating
the
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