TM 9-6115-631-14&P
Figure 5-4. Lifting Generator Set
b.
Installation
WARNING
When letting generator set, use lifting equipment with a minimum lifting
capacity of 3500 lb Do not stand under generator Do not permit generator set
so swing Failure to observe these precautions can cause Injury to personnel
or damage to equipment
(1) Attach lifting equipment with a minimum lifting capacity of 3500 lb (1, figure 5-4) to lifting
eyes (2) on top
edges of generator set (3) Insert a rope (4) through each of four tiedown
rings (5) on generator set.
(2) With one person at each rope to steady and guide generator set (3), lift generator set
and carefully lower it
onto trailer
NOTE
Two center mounting screws on each side can be reached through cutouts in
trailer frame under each fender
(3) Insert eight screws (4, figure 5-3) with beveled washers (5) down through generator set
skids into trailer
(4) Working under trailer Install one flat washer (6) and one nut (7) on each screw (4)
(5) Position beveled washers (5) so that screw heads are parallel to tops of washers While
holding beveled
washers in position, tighten hardware
(6) Connect generator set ground wire (1) to trailer GROUND TERMINAL stud (3)
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