Cold weather cometh.When it comes to cold weather starts, there's something that sets great drivers apart from the rest. They go beyond what the operator's TM offers. These tips can prevent damage to the FMTV's engine and starter when the weather is between 32[degrees]F to -25[degrees]F. And they can put you in a class by yourself. * Do not use ether ether, in chemistry ether, any of a number of organic compounds whose molecules contain two hydrocarbon groups joined by single bonds to an oxygen atom. after the engine is up to speed and is in no danger of stalling. * Do not press the starter switch for longer than 30 seconds. If the engine doesn't start within 30 seconds, let go of the switch and wait 30 seconds before trying again. That keeps the starter from overheating Overheating An economy that is growing very quickly, with the risk of high inflation. . * Never exceed 1,350 rpm while idling. This is fast enough to warm up the engine and charge the batteries, but will avoid unnecssary wear. * No tachometer tachometer (tăkŏm`ətər), instrument that indicates the speed, usually in revolutions per minute, at which an engine shaft is rotating. ? Don't go past a hand throttle throttle Valve for regulating the supply of a fluid (as steam) to an engine, especially the valve controlling the volume of vaporized fuel delivered to the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine. In an automobile engine, gasoline is held in a chamber above the carburetor. position half-way from the bottom. That's approximately 1,350 rpm. |
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