ARMY TM 9-8115-842-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-455-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09247A/08248A-24/2
TABLE 2-1. COOLANT
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
RADIATOR COOLANT
RATIO
+40°F TO +120°F
WATER: MIL-A-53009
35:1
(4°C TO 49°C)
INHIBITOR, CORROSION
-25°FTO+120°F
WATER: MIL-A-46153
1:1
(-31°C TO 49°C)
ANTIFREEZE
-25°F TO + 120°F
MIL-A-11755
N /A
(-31°C TO 49°C)
ANTIFREEZE
d.
Remove overflow bottle cap.
e.
Fill overflow bottle to COLD level and install overflow bottle cap.
f.
Start generator set. After 30 minutes of operation, shutdown generator set and check coolant/antifreeze level
at overflow bottle. Add coolarrt/antifreeze in accordance with TABLE 2-1, to HOT level in overflow bottle.
2-1.2.3 Fuel Tank.
WARNING
Maintain metal-to-metal contact between fuel tank filler neck and fuel nozzle to
prevent sparks from static electricity. Do not smoke or use open flame in area of
fueling operation. Failure to follow this warning could result in explosion, severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING
Hot refueling of generator set while operating presents a safety hazard and
should not be attempted. Hot engine surfaces and sparks produced from the en-
gine and generator circuitry are possible sources of ignition. Severe injury or
death could result.
a.
Check that fuel drain valve (FIGURE 1-12) is closed.
b. Remove fuel tank filler cap.
c.
Fill generator set fuel tank with fuel type specified in TABLE 2-2. Fuel capacity is 9 gallons (34 liters).
d. Install fuel tank filler cap.
2-1.2.4 Lubricating Oil.
a.
Place suitable container under oil drain plug and remove plug.
b. Open left side of engine access door. Open oil drain valve (FIGURE 1-12) and drain oil.
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