ARMY TM 9-6115-645-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-12
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-24/2
2-1.2.2 Radiator.
Do not operate generator set while servicing radiator. Damage to equipment or
personal injuries may result.
a.
Remove radiator cap.
b. Check that radiator drain valve is closed, refer to FIGURE 1-12.
c.
Fill radiator with proper coolant/antifreeze in accordance with TABLE2-1. Fill radiator to a level two inches
below fill opening.
d. Remove overflow bottle cap.
e.
Fill overflow bottle to “COLD” level.
f.
Install overflow bottle and radiator caps.
g.
After 30 minutes of operation check coolant/antifreeze level at overflow bottle. Add coolant/antifreeze as required
to overflow bottle.
TABLE 2-1. Coolant
AMBlENT
RADIATOR
TEMPERATURE
COOLANT
RATlO
+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
2-1.2.3 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 per-
sonal severe injury or death.
a.
Check that fuel drain valve is closed, 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 en-
gine and generator circuitry are possible sources of ignition. Failure to observe
this warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
b. Remove fuel tank filler cap.
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 and death.
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