Item
Interval
Item to be Inspected
Procedure: Check for and have
repaired, filled, or adjusted
Equipment is not
Ready/available
No.
B D A W M
as needed
if:
TM 5-6115-365-15
Table 17-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
NOTE
These checks are to be made in the order listed, within designated interval.
B
-
Before operation
A
-
After operation
M -
Monthly
D
-
During operation
W -
Weekly
1
GENERATOR SET
a. Check for proper ground connection.
Generator set is not
properly grounded.
b. Remove canvas cover from generator set, if
provided.
2
CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
a. CURRENT INDICATOR METER
No indication when
Indicates percent of applied load, not to exceed
load is applied.
100%. Rotate ammeter phase selector switch to
monitor load applied to each phase.
b. BATTERY CHARGING AMMETER
Ammeter indicates
Indicates on + side of scale during normal
a discharge.
operation.
c. OIL PRESSURE GAGE
Oil pressure below
Normal reading is 20 to 60 PSI
20 psi.
(1.406 to 4.218 Kg/sq cm).
d. AC VOLTMETER
Desired voltage can-
Indicates output voltage. Adjust for desired
not be obtained and
voltage. Change voltage selector switch to mon-
maintained.
itor the voltage for each phase combination.
e. FREQUENCY METER
Meter does not indi-
Indicates generator frequency. Normal Read-
cate the proper fre-
ings:
quency.
MEP-0 18A, 60 HZ (red line)
MEP-023A, 400 HZ (red line)
f. INSIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Faulty wiring or
Check for loose wiring, corroded wiring and
improper mounting
loose electrical components.
of electrical compo-
nents.
g. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Extinguisher seal
Check for damaged or broken seal or contents
broken or contents
indicator.
indicator shows less
than fully charged.
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