ARMY TM 9-6115-639-13
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-386-51
MARINE CORPS TM 10155A-13/1
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE.
a.
This manual provides instructions on operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the 3kW
Tactical Quiet Generator Set, MEP 831A (60 Hz), NSN 6115-01-285-3012, and MEP 832A (400 Hz), NSN
6115-01-287-2431. Information is provided on principles of operation, controls and indicators, preventive
maintenance checks and services, lubrication, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Refer to Figure 1-1
for full view illustration of the Generator Set showing features pertinent to set operation and maintenance.
b.
Refer to TM 9-2815-257-24 for detailed information regarding the operation and maintenance of the
Diesel Engine Assembly, Model Number L70AE-DEGFR, NSN 2815-01-465-5993, manufactured by Yanmar
Diesel Engine Company, Ltd.
1-2. CONSOLIDATED INDEX OF ARMY PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS.
Refer to the latest issue of DA Pam 25-30 to determine whether there are new additions, changes, or
additional publications pertaining to the equipment.
1-3. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS.
a. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment. Department of the Army forms and
procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-750, The Army
Maintenance Management System (TAMMS). Air Force personnel will use AFR 66-1 for maintenance
reporting and TO 00-35D54 for unsatisfactory equipment reporting. Marine Corps personnel refer to the on-line
MCPDS Index of Technical Publications. Refer to TM 4700-15/1 for disposition of forms and records required
for Marine Corps equipment.
b.
Reporting of Item and Packaging Discrepancies. Fill out and forward SF 364 (Report of
Discrepancy (ROD)) as prescribed in AR 735-11-2, AFR 400-54, or MCO 4430.3J.
c.
Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) (SF 361). Fill out and forward Transportation
Discrepancy Report (TDR) (SF 361) as prescribed in AR 55-38, AFR 75-18, or MCO P4610.19D.
1-4. CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC).
a. Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that
any corrosion problems with the engine assembly be reported so that the problem can be corrected and
improvements can be made to prevent the problem in future engine assemblies.
b. While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other
materials, such as rubber or plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may
be a corrosion problem.
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