TM 5-2420-232-10
0005
STOPPING ENGINE
0005
WARNING
Use caution and maintain three-point contact at all times when mounting or dismounting machine.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Stopping the engine immediately after the machine has been under load could result in overheating
and accelerated wear. Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes before turning off.
1.
Park the machine and allow engine to idle for 3 minutes (WP 0004).
2.
Turn the starter switch (Figure 14, Item 1) to the "0" position.
3.
Turn OFF the battery disconnect switch (WP 0004).
4.
Perform all After PMCS checks (WP 0017).
WARNING
Do not smoke or permit any open flame in area of machine while you are servicing fuel system. Be
sure hose nozzle is grounded against filler tube during refueling to prevent static electricity. Failure
to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Operating personnel must wear fuel-resistant gloves when handling fuels. If exposed to fuel,
promptly wash exposed skin and change fuel-soaked clothing.
Always stop engine prior to refueling. If equipped with an arctic cold weather starting aid system,
turn engine coolant heater off.
Do not perform fuel system checks, inspections, or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames,
or sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
5.
Fill fuel tank up to filler neck if the machine is to be parked for an extended length of time, to prevent the formation of
6.
When leaving the machine, close and secure cab doors and windows (WP 0004).
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Figure 14. Starter Switch
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END OF TASK
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