TM 9-2320-392-10-1
VEHICLE OPERATION UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
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(VEHICLE S/N 18,550 TO 99,999) - Continued
ENGINE START - Continued
NOTE
After turning master power switch on and completing lamp test, INLET AIR
HEATER indicator may remain on up to 30 seconds, indicating that the inlet
air heater is in cold start mode.
Inlet air preheat is complete when INLET AIR HEATER indicator goes out.
It is normal for INLET AIR HEATER indicator to cycle on/off during the
cranking operation.
If engine does not start in first 30 seconds of cranking, release starter
pushbutton and wait 30 seconds before attempting to start engine again.
5.
Press and hold starter pushbutton (4) after INLET AIR HEATER indicator goes out.
NOTE
After engine starts and maintains low idle speed for 2 minutes, engine idle
speed may increase. If idle speed increases, engine will maintain increased
idle speed until engine reaches a predetermined temperature or after
operating for 12 minutes at increased idle speed. Engine speed may be
returned to low idle speed to begin vehicle operations by pressing and
releasing accelerator pedal.
6.
Release starter pushbutton (4) when engine starts or after 30 seconds.
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