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 (cont.)
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
3
BATTERIES
Insure connections are tight, not corroded and
Battery missing or
wires are not frayed or damaged. Check for
will not crank
leaks.
engine.
4
FUEL CAN
WARNING
Do not fill fuel can while smoking or in vicinity
of an open flame, provide a metal-to-metal
contact between the container and the fuel can
to prevent a spark from being generated as fuel
flows over metallic surfaces. Failure to observe
this may result in death to personnel.
Do not fill the fuel can while the engine is run-
ning. Gasoline spilled on a hot engine may
ignite.
·
Add fuel as required to maintain operation. Do
not overfill. Fill can after operation to mini-
mize condensation in fuel can, and ready unit
for next day's operation.
Ensure generator set has cooled off before
installing canvas cover.
5
ENGINE
Class III oil leak or
Inspect the engine for loose or missing wiring,
ANY fuel leak.
parts and for any oil or fuel leaks.
6
OIL LEVEL
Check oil level. Add oil as required.
Below add or above
full mark.
7
FUEL FILTER
Inspect fuel filter for dirt, water or sediment.
*Clean
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