TM 5-3805-262-20
4-2. FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
g .
C o l d S t a r t K i t.
This task covers servicing, removal, cleaning, inspection,
a n d i n s t a l l a t i o n o f t h e c o l d s t a r t k i t . S e r v i c i n g o f t h e c o l d s t a r t k i t c o n s i s t s of
r e p l a c i n g t h e s t a r t i n g f l u i d c a n.
DESCRIPTION
T h e c o l d s t a r t k i t e l e c t r i c a l l y i n j e c t s e t h e r i n t o e n g i n e a i r i n t a k e s y s t e m . I t is
used to aid engine starting in cold weather. When COLD START switch on right instru-
ment panel is depressed, a measured amount of ether is injected into engine air in-
take system. This switch will operate only when key switch is in START position.
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
Multimeter
Fixed open end wrench set
Socket wrench set, 3/8 inch drive
MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)
Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)
Detergent (Appendix C, item 3)
Insulation tape (Appendix C, item 5)
Gasket (FSCM 10988 PN R30786)
NOTE
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Engine left side panels removed (page 9-14).
SERVICING SHEET 1 OF 2)
( 1 ) T u r n l o c k n u t c o u n t e r c l o c k w i s e.
( 2 ) R e m o v e s t a r t i n g f l u i d c y l i n d e r .
S t a r t i n g f l u i d c y l i n d e r c o n t a i n s e t h e r w h i c h i s h i g h l y f l a m m a b l e a nd
u n d e r p r e s s u r e . D o n o t p u n c t u r e c y l i n d e r , b r e a t h e e t h e r v a p o r , a l l ow
ether to touch your skin, or discard in an open fire. Failure to follow
these precautions could cause severe injury or loss of life.
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