ARMY TM 9-6115-643-10
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-21
Keep all access doors
2-16 OPERATION UNDER RAINY OR
c.
HUMID CONDITIONS.
closed, as much as
possible, to prevent
CAUTION
entry of dust and sand
into housing assembly.
Failure to remove
Wipe dust and sand
waterproof material
d.
frequently from the
before operating
generator set could
generator set external
result in equipment
surface and
components. Wash
damage.
exterior surfaces
If possible, provide a
frequently with clean
a.
water when generator
shelter for generator
set is not operating.
set with canvas or
other waterproof
Service engine air
e.
cleaner assembly
material when it is
not being operated.
frequently to
compensate for intake
Provide adequate
b.
of additional dust or
sand.
water from
f.
Drain sediment
accumulating on
frequently from fuel
operation site.
filter/water
Keep all generator set
separator. When
c.
servicing fuel tank be
access doors closed,
careful to prevent
as much as possible,
to prevent entry of
dust or sand from
water into housing
entering fuel tank.
assembly.
Change engine oil and
g.
Drain water frequently
d.
oil filter frequently.
from fuel filter/water
h.
Store oil and fuel in
separator.
dust-free containers.
WARNING
i.
set ground connections
DC voltages are
are free of dust and
present at generator
sand and connections
set electrical
are tight before
components even with
starting the unit.
generator set shut-
Avoid
down.
grounding yourself
when touching elec-
trical components.
Failure to follow
this warning can
result in personal
injury.