Section V. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-13. Operation in Extreme Heat
2-12. Operation in Extreme Cold (Below 0 F.)
a. Lubricate the hammer in accordance with
a. Lubricate the hammer according to the cur-
the current lubrication order.
rent lubrication order.
b. Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day's
b. As an aid to starting the hammer during
operation.
cold weather operation and on soft piling, a start-
c. Service the filters as often as necessary.
ing fluid injector is installed (fig. 2-9). Commer-
cial starting fluid should be used to fill the tank.
2-14. Operation in Dusty or Sandy Areas
a. Lubricate the hammer in accordance with the
c. Start the hammer on a partially driven
lubrication order. Make sure that all lubrication
piling.
points are free from dirt and sand before apply-
d. Run the hammer at part throttle, near idle,
ing lubricant.
until it reaches operating temperature.
b. Protect the hammer from dust with screens,
e. Keep all fuel tanks and storage containers
shelters, built from paulins, or other dust proof
filled with fuel to prevent formation of ice crystals
material. Keep the unit covered when not in use.
c. Take adequate precautions to prevent sand
from the freezing of condensate. Use filter paper,
chamois, or other type strainer when filling the
and dirt from entering the fuel tank.
fuel tank or transferring fuel from one container
to another.
if hammer is inoperative for more than a few
minutes.
e. Service filters more frequently.
2-15. Operation Under Rainy or
Humid Conditions
a. Lubricate the hammer in accordance with
the lubrication order. Make sure all surfaces re-
quiring lubrication are clean and dry before ap-
plying lubricant.
b. Coat exposed polished or machined metal
surfaces with a suitable rustproof material after
first removing any accumulation or rust.
c. Service the filters more frequently.
2-16. Operation in Salt-Water Areas
a. Wipe the unit dry at frequent intervals.
b. If the unit becomes encrusted with salt, wash
it with fresh water. The exhaust, intake, and vent
port covers should be in place while washing the
hammer.
c. Lubricate the hammer in accordance with the
lubrication order. Make sure all surfaces requir-
ing lubrication are clean and dry before applying
lubricant.
d. Coat exposed polished or machined metal
surfaces with a suitable rustproof material after
first removing any accumulation of rust.
2-17. Operation at High Altitudes
a. Fill the fuel tank after each day's operation
to prevent condensation of moisture in the tank.
b. Operate with fuel control partially retarded
Figure 2-9.
Starting fluid injector, removal
and installation.
to maintain hammer operating efficiency.
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