TM 5-3820-246-14&P
a. Cold Dry Machine.
(1) Open fuel valve (1).
(2) Turn fuel knob (2) fully CCW.
(3) Open fuel tank cap vent (3).
Personnel hearing can be
PERMANENTLY DAMAGED if exposed
to constant high noise levels of 85 dB (A)
or greater. Wear approved hearing
protection devices when working in high
noise level areas. Personnel exposed to
high noise levels shall participate in a
hearing conservation program in
accordance with TB MED 501. Hearing
loss occurs gradually but becomes
permanent over time.
NOTE
When operating a new machine for the
first time, pull the starter cord 5-10
times to prime the engine with fuel.
Starter rope must be pulled rapidly to
create adequate spark.
(4) Pull starter cord (4) until engine starts.
NOTE
Always turn fuel knob slowly when making
adjustments because engine will react to
new knob positions only after the previous
mix has been expended.
(5) As engine runs up, turn fuel knob (2) CW
until maximum speed is reached (without
backfiring).