TM 5-6115-593-12TO 35C2-3-463-1Section XXV. MAINTENANCE OF ETHER KIT4-65.ETHER KIT. The ether kit (figure 4-38) containsa solenoid- actuated ether tank to feed ether into theengine intake manifold for cold condition starting. It ismounted on the right hand center support frame.a.Test. Refer to figure 4-39WARNINGEther is highly flammable fuel. Do notexpose to open flame, lit cigarettes, orhot surfaces.(1) Remove tube (1) from tee (5).(2) Toggle START AID (13, figure 2-1)switch to ON position.(3) Observe tee (5) for evidence of etherbeing ejected.(4) Replace tube (1).b.Removal. Refer to figure 4-39.(1) Remove tank (6) by loosening clamp(10).(2) Disconnect tee (5) and electricalconnector, and remove solenoidassembly (14) by removing two nuts(11) and lockwashers (17).(3)Remove ether line tubes on engineassembly by removing six clamps (3).c.Installation.(1) Attach ether line tubes on engineassembly with clamps (3).(2) Install solenoid assembly (14) onframe with two nuts (11) and washers(17).(3) Install tee (5) on solenoid assembly(14) and connect ether line tubes (1and 2).(4)Reconnect electrical connector.(5) Install jet assemblies (4) in the engineintake manifold. Connect ether linetubes to jet assemblies.(6) Connect ether line tubes to tee (5).(7) Install ether tank (6) onto clampbracket (9) with clamp (10).d.Repair. Repair the ether kit by replacementof worn or defective components.Figure 4-38. Ether Kit4-98
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