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Table 1. Field PMCS for the H100C Loader - (Continued).
LOCATION
ITEM TO
NOT FULLY MISSION
CHECK/
ITEM NO. INTERVAL
CAPABLE IF:
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
The following procedure must be done
LEFTSIDE
as needed.
ENGINE
Ether Injector
Periodic
5
WARNING
DO NOT smoke or permit any open flame in area of H100C
while you are servicing the Ether injection system. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel
or damage to equipment.
DO NOT perform Ether Injection system checks, inspections,
or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks.
Ether may ignite, and may result in injury or death to
personnel or damage to equipment.
Observe the precautions printed on the ether container when
using or storing ether. When disposing of ether containers
consult your unit/local hazardous waste disposal center or
safety office for local regulatory guidance.
CAUTION
Improper starting fluids can cause valve seizure and severe
damage to the engine.
Make certain ether is available under
pressure. To do so, remove ether container
and check if a good spray is obtained. If
not, replace with a new container. If a
good spray was obtained, reinstall
container and test ether injector as follows:
a. Disconnect ether tube at spray
nozzle in engine manifold. Remove
spray nozzle.
b. Reconnect nozzle to tube.
c. Direct nozzle away from engine
and actuate ether injector.
d. Dribbling or no spray indicates a
blocked spray nozzle or tube. If
necessary, clean or replace spray
nozzle and/or tube.
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