TM 9-6115-624-BD
Auxiliary generator (24 vdc)
Heavy gauge cable (2.0 gauge minimum)
Vise grips or clamps
Fuel line
Welder helmet and gloves
Welding rod, coat hangers, or barbed wire
d.
Procedural Steps.
(1)
Remove auxiliary generator from M88 recovery vehicle and place close to area to be welded. Connect
heavy gauge cables ( + ) and ( - ) output posts and tighten securely.
(2)
Connect negative ( - ) cable to generator frame with clamp close to area to be welded. Connect welding
rod to positive ( + ) cable with vise grip and insulate area against heat with gloves, rags, or several
layers of dry paper.
WARNING
Use welder's helmet to protect eyes and face from arc. Do not touch exposed cable or vise grips
with bare hands; metal will get very hot. Do not perform this tasks in rain or on wet ground
because of possible electric shock hazard. Disconnect batteries on generator being repaired
prior to welding.
(3)
Start auxiliary generator, strike arc, and weld. Use small diameter welding rod for thin metal; use large
welding rod for thick metal. Continue to weld until repair is satisfactory.
(4)
Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair
generator using standard maintenance procedures.
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