ARMY TM 9-6115-644-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-446-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09249A/09246A-24/2
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WARNING
Do not operate generator set while servicing radiator. Damage to equipment or personal
injuries may result.
Remove radiator cap.
Check that radiator drain valve is dosed, refer to FIGURE 1-12.
Fill radiator with proper coolant/antifreeze in accordance with TABLE 2-1. Fill radiator to a level two inches below
fill opening.
Remove overflow bottle cap.
Fill overflow bottle to “COLD” level.
Install overflow bottle and radiator caps.
After 30 minutes of operation check cooIant/antifreeze level at overflow bottle. Add coolant/antifreeze as re-
quired to overflow bottle.
Fuel Tank.
The fuels used in this generator set are highly explosive. Do not smoke or use open
flames when performing maintenance. Fire or explosion could cause serious injury or
death.
a. Check that fuel drain valve is dosed, refer to FIGURE 1-12.
Hot refueling of generator set while operating presents a safety hazard and should not
be attempted. Hot engine surfaces and sparks produced from the engine and generator
circuitry are possible sources of ignition. Severe injury or death could occur.
b. Remove fuel tank filler cap.
TABLE 2-1. Coolant
2-2
AMBlENT
RADIATOR
TEMPERATURE
COOLANT
RATIO
+40°F TO +120°F
WATER: MIL-A-53009
(4°C TO 49°C)
INHIBITOR, CORROSION
35:1
-25°F TO +120°F
WATER: MIL-A-46153
(-32°C TO 49°C)
ANTIFREEZE
1:1
-25°F TO +120°F
MIL-A-11755
(-32°C TO 49°C)
ANTIFREEZE
N/A
When filling the fuel tank, maintain metal-to-metal contact between filler nozzle and fuel
tank opening. Failure to follow this warning could result in explosion, severe personal
injury or death.
