TM 5-6115-365-15
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CHAPTER 6
GENERATOR SETS PU-409/M AND PU-409A/M
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
6-1. Description
a.
General. The PU-409A/M is a self-contained,
mobile, general purpose power supply (Fig. 6-1). The
set is comprised of a 5 KW, Model SF-5.0-MD, Military
Standard Generator Set mounted on an M-101-A1 3/4-
ton trailer and includes the components listed in
table 6-1.
The generator is powered by a directly coupled
2-cylinder
10-horsepower
engine
(MIL-STD
Model
2A042-II).
b.
Difference in Models. PU-409/M uses a liquid
cooled gasoline engine-driven generator.
PU-409A/M uses a Military Standard air-cooled gasoline
engine-driven generator.
c.
Generator. For description and generator
operation and maintenance information not covered in
this chapter, refer to TM 5-6115-332-12.
d.
Engine. For description and engine main-
tenance
not
covered
in
this
chapter,
refer
to
TM 5-2805-258-14.
e.
Trailer. For description and trailer maintenance
not covered in this chapter, refer to TM 9-2330-202-14.
f.
Lubrication. Refer to LO 9-2330-202-14 and
LO 5-2805-258-14 for lubrication information required on
PU-409A/M.
6-2. Tabulated Data
Table 6-1 lists the components for PU-409A/M.
Table 6-1. PU-409A/M Components
FSN
Qty
Nomenclature
2330-898-6779
1
Trailer: M101-A1
6115-017-8240
1
Generator: 5 KW, Model SF-5.OMD
2590-420-8929
1
Leg prop assembly, trailer
2910-066-1235
2
Adapter assembly, fuel drum
7240-222-3088
6
Can, gasoline, military 5-gallon
4210-555-8837
1
Fire extinguisher
5975-878-3791
2
Ground rod w/attachments
5120-265-7462
1
Sledge hammer
6-1
