HANDBOOK OF THE TYPE 2F TOJO
19 - VAPOUR LOCKS
1. Operate the throttle violently several times before take-off, and if the vapour lock persist, operate the
....handpump.
2. When taking off, avoid violent use of the throttle and, at the same time, watch the fuel pressure.
3. If the fuel pressure needle wavers or drop (the red light will show) operate the handpump without hesitation.
4. To increase pressure in the tank, the pressure cock is normally set to "Open". Fuselage tank.
5. Fuel is cooled by a radiator.
20 - OPERATION OF CANNON AND MACHINE GUNS
Mark I AUTOMATIC CANNON
1. Throw the four way switch cock of the automatic cannon forward. The oil pressure (hydraulic) will rise to
....about 25 kilograms.
2. Throw the four way switch cock of the automatic cannon backward to the cutoff. The oil pressure (hydraulic)
....will rise.to about 25 kgm (per cm2).
3. Cut off the four way switch cock.
4. Switch on the firing switch located on the distributing panel.
5. Set the safety handle to "Safe".
6. Press the button on top of the throttle.
7. Repeat the first and second operations.
8. Set the safety catch to "Fire".
9. Press the button on top of the throttle (Fire).
10. After ceasing fire, set on "Safe".
Mark II AUTOMATIC CANNON
1. Throw the four way cock forward. The oil pressure (hydraulic) will rise to about 25 kilograms.
2. Move the four way cock to the cutoff position. The oil pressure (hydraulic) will rise to about 25 kilograms.
3. Set the switch cock of the cannon to the cutoff position.
4. Switch on the firing switch located on the distributing panel.
5. Put the safety catch to "Safe".
6. Pull the trigger in front of the throttle. Set the button of the lever to the 2nd position.
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