SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS -706880074

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SECTION Ill. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-10. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE. Before starting, driving and testing the truck, carry out the

lubrication instructions detailed in Chapter 3. Fuel up the truck, and fill the water and foam tanks.

2-11. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS. All subsystems and components requiring adjustments are pre-set by the

manufacturer and no special procedures are required. Carry out all routine checks and inspections as detailed

in Operators PMCS Procedures (para 2-9).

2-12. OPERATING PROCEDURES

Starting the Engine.

(1) Set battery switch to BOTH.

(2) Be sure that the parking brakes are engaged:

the PARKING BRAKE button is pulled OUT.

(3) Be sure that the transmission shift lever is in N

(neutral) position.

NOTE

The transmission neutral start switch prevents

starting unless the transmission is in neutral.

(4) Turn the IGNITION ON/OFF switch to ON.

(5) Depress the two START buttons until the

engine starts, or a maximum of 30 seconds. If

the engine fails to start, wait one to two

minutes and repeat the starting attempt.

Waiting between starting attempts is

necessary to prevent overheating of the

starter motor.

NOTE

If starting in cold weather, depress ETHER

START switch button for 1-2 seconds. If the

engine fails to start after several starting

attempts, consult the troubleshooting chart in

NOTE

The alarm lamps will sound and illuminate

when the engine is started and the air system

pressure is below 65 psi (450 kPa). The

audiovisual signals will cease once the air

system pressure exceeds 65 psi (450 kPa) as

indicated on gauges.

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