TM 5-3895-379-10
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS - CONTINUED
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OPERATE ENGINE - CONTINUED
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Warm Up Engine [Above 32F (0C)].
CAUTION
Keep engine rpm low until engine oil pressure warning light goes out. If oil pressure gauge does not indicate
oil pressure or engine oil indicator light does not go out within ten seconds, stop engine and investigate
cause before starting again.
a.
Observe the following guidelines for engine warm up:
(1)
If temperature is greater than 32F (0C), warm up engine for approximately 15 minutes.
(2)
If temperature is less than 32F (0C), warm up engine for approximately 30 minutes.
(3)
If temperature is less than 0F (-32C) or if hydraulic functions are sluggish, additional time may be
required.
b.
Allow a cold engine to warm up at low idle for a minimum of five minutes. Complete warm up requires approxi-
mately 15 minutes in temperatures above 32F (0C).
c.
Observe warning and indicator lights frequently during warm up.
d.
Cycle all steering and propel controls several times to allow warm hydraulic oil to circulate through all cylinders
and lines.
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