TM 5-6115-627-14&P
Figure 5-4. Lifting Generator Set.
b.
Installation.
WARNING
When lifting generator set, use lifting equipment with a minimum lifting capacity of 3500
lb. Do not stand under generator while it is being lifted. Do not permit generator set to
swing. Failure to observe these precautions can cause injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
(1) Attach lifting equipment with a minimum lifting capacity of 3500 lb (1, figure 5-4) to lifting eyes (2) on top
edges of generator set (3). Insert a rope (4) through each of four tiedown rings (5) on generator set.
(2) With one person at each rope to steady and guide generator set (3), lift generator set and carefully lower
it onto trailer.
NOTE
Two center mounting screws on each side can be reached through cutouts in trailer frame
under each fender.
(3) Insert eight screws (4, figure 5-3) with beveled washers (5) down through generator set skids into trailer.
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(4) Working under trailer install one Iockwasher (6) and one nut (7) on each screw (4).
