TM 9-6115-669-13&P
CAUTION
The fuel pump must always be delivering diesel fuel during
operation; it will be damaged if it is allowed to run dry.
Refuel the generator set by pump whenever possible. Open
port/manual refueling could result in fuel spilling onto the batteries
and create a fire hazard.
Do not use diesel fuel with a sulfur content greater than 1%. At
temperatures below 32°F (0° C) use only winter diesel fuel with the
appropriate additive or flow improver.
2.6.4.1.1 Refueling with the Fuel Pump.
a.
Open flaps (1 and 4, figure 2-16) and turn MASTER SWITCH (9) ON.
b.
Unreel fuel hose (2) from its holder on the tank, and immerse the lower end in the storage
tank.
c.
Press FUEL TANK PUMP ON illuminated pushbutton switch (7):
Fuel pump delivers diesel fuel (refueling an empty tank takes approximately 18 minutes).
d.
After the proper amount of diesel fuel has been added, press FUEL TANK PUMP OFF
pushbutton switch (8) or wait until fire tank pump automatically turns off when tank is full.
e.
Remove the fuel hose from the storage tank, dry it off, and coil it onto the holder.
2.6.4.1.2 Refueling with a Fueling Nozzle or Canister.
a.
Open flap (4, figure 2-16) and turn MASTER SWITCH (9) ON.
b.
Unscrew tank cap (3).
c.
Insert fueling nozzle into the filler opening and begin fuel delivery; or insert a funnel into the
filler opening and fill the tank from a canister.
d.
Have a second person monitor and call out the fuel level from the FUEL LEVEL meter (6).
e.
Stop delivering Fuel when the tank is full, and screw the tank cap back on.
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