TM 5-3805-296-10
0012
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) Continued.
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
EQUIPMENT NOT
ITEM
MAN-
NO.
INTERVAL
HOURS
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
19
Before
Ether Cold
WARN I N G
Start System
Ether fuel is extremely flammable and toxic. DO
NOT smoke and make sure you are in a well-venti-
lated area away from heat, open flames or sparks.
Wear eye protection. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes and avoid breathing ether fumes. If fluid
enters or fumes irritate the eyes, wash immediately
with large quantities of clean water for 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention immediately if ether is
inhaled or causes eye irritation. Failure to follow
this warning may result in injury or death.
a. Check for loose
Damage or evidence of
connections and damage to
leaks are noted. Ether
lines, fittings, and ether
start aid cylinder is
cylinder. Ensure ether start
missing, if required for
aid cylinder is securely
mission.
mounted. Be alert for odor of
leaking ether.
b. Install protective cap on
fitting if ether start aid cylinder
is not installed.
0012-20
