TM 5-3895-359-14&P
ENGINE PROTECTIVE SYSTEM
MANUAL SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
Operation
A manually operated emergency engine shutdown
device enables the engine operator to stop the engine in
The manually operated shutdown device is operated by
the event an abnormal condition should arise. If the
a knob located on the instrument panel and connect to a
engine continues to run after the engine throttle is
latch on the valve shaft by a Bowden wire or cable
placed in the NO FUEL position, or if combustible
assembly. Pulling the shutdown knob all the way out will
liquids or gases are accidentally introduced into the
stop the engine. Push the knob all the way in and
combustion chamber causing overspeeding of the
manually reset the air shutdown device in the shutdown
engine, the shutdown device will prevent damage to the
housing before the engine is started again.
engine by cutting off the air supply and thus stopping the
engine. The shutdown device consists of a flap valve
Service
mounted in the air inlet housing and a suitable operating
mechanism.
For disassembly and assembly of the emergency
shutdown valve, refer to Page 10-4-5.
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