General Grant tank – Starting Procedure
Discovered amongst papers accumulated by an ex-REME instructor

• 1. Make sure that the master switch and ignition switch are 'off' and that the gear lever is in neutral.
• 2. Check the level of the engine oil by the dipstick on the filter cap of the oil tank
  (do not overfill).
• 3. Inspect the engine compartment for loose and missing parts.
• 4. If engine has been stationery for five hours or more it must be turned by the starting handle over at least eight compressions (to check for a Hydrostatic Lock).
  If a lock is evident, remove spark plugs from lower cylinders to pump oil out.
• 5. Check the transmission and final driver for oil.
• 6. Check the voltmeter: it should read zero.
• 7. Close the master switch and the voltmeter should read 24 volts.
• 8. Turn on the required petrol tanks.
• 9. Turn on HYCON pressure cock and check for leaks.
• 10. Prime engine if necessary (not more than four pumps).
• 11. Check clearance of the clutch pedal and then depress it.
• 12. Close starter and booster switches together.
• 13. Let the engine turn for a short while then switch the magnetos on to 'Both'.
  NOTE:- Do not prime engine whilst it is turning or switched on.
• 14. Check oil pressure gauge: should read between 60-80 lbs per sq. in.
  (If the oil fails to show within 45 seconds, switch off the engine).
• 15. Check the flow of the gearbox oil by the tap situated at radiator.
• 16. Check for leaks throughout the engine and transmission.
• 17. Check the running of the engine on each of the magnetos.
• 18. Let the engine warm up before moving the tank.
  (The minimum oil temperature should be 80 degrees to 100 degrees).
• 19. Do not attempt to move off until engine has warmed up for at least 10 minutes.