ARMY TM 9-6115-639-13
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-386-51
MARINE CORPS TM 10155A-13/1
e. Procedure Column. The Procedure column of Table 2-1 tells you how to do required checks and
services. Tolerances, adjustment limits, and instrument readings are included as applicable. When
replacement or repair of a component is required, the procedures column will direct you to the appropriate
task.
NOTE
Terms “ready/available” and “mission capable” refer to same status:
Equipment is on hand and ready to perform its combat missions. (See
DA Pam 738-750).
f. Not Fully Mission Capable If Column. The Not Fully Mission Capable If column in Table 2-1 tells
you when your generator set is non-mission capable and why the engine assembly cannot be used.
g. If the generator set does not perform as required, refer to Chapter 3, Troubleshooting.
h. If anything looks wrong and you cannot fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. IMMEDIATELY
report it to your supervisor.
i.
When you perform PMCS you will always need a rag or two. Following are checks that are common
to the entire generator set:
(1) Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious
problem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent on all metal surfaces. Use
soap and water when you clean rubber or plastic material.
(2) Rust and Corrosion. Check components for rust and corrosion. If any bare metal or corrosion
exists, clean, and apply a thin coat of oil. Report it to your supervisor.
(3) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check them for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken condition.
You cannot try them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt
heads. If you find a bolt, nut, or screw you think is loose, tighten it or report it to your
supervisor.
(4) Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you
find a bad weld, report it to your supervisor.
(5) Electric Wires and Connectors. Look for cracked, frayed, or broken insulation, bare wires, and
loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors. Report any damaged wires to your
supervisor.
(6) Hoses and Fluid Lines. Look for wear, damage, and leaks, and make sure clamps and fittings are
tight. Wet spots show leaks, but a stain around a fitting or connector can also mean a leak. If a
leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out,
report it to your supervisor.
j. When you check for “operating condition” you look at the component to see if it is serviceable.
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