TM 9-6115-669-13&P
2.7.2 Operating the Generator Set 150 kW,
Do not operate Generator Set 150 kW unless it is properly
grounded and all load terminals are not shorted. Failure to
observe this warning can result in severe personal injury or
death.
CAUTION
Before starting the Generator set, note the ambient tempera-
ture and refer to TM 9-1430-668-13, figs. 2-16 and 2-17 as appli-
cable. Do not use Glow Plug/Start procedures when temper-
atures are above 32°F. Use Glow Plug/Start procedures when
temperatures are below (32° degrees F, -0°C
and -12°F,
-30°C). Use Engine Pre-start procedures when temperatures
are below -12°F, -32°C.
Do not turn the GLOWPLUG/START rotary switch (19, figure
2-19) to the START position until the GLOWPLUG ON lamp
(18) lights.
Release the GLOWPLUG/START rotary switch as soon as the
diesel engine is running under its own power.
N O T E
Before operating Generator Set 150 kW, all connections must
be made to the PDU. See also 150 kW Short Operating
Insturctions plate.
If the diesel engine does not run smoothly or emits dense
whitish-gray smoke, set the GLOWPLUG/START rotary
switch (19) back to GLOWPLUG and repeat the glowplugpro-
cedure (maximum duration: 3 minutes).
2.7.2.1 Starting the Diesel Engine and Synchronous Generator.
N O T E
Refer to TM 9-6115-668-13 troubleshooting porcedures if re-
quired for steps b. through g. below.
a.
Open flap (1, figure 2-19) and turn MASTER SWITCH (21) ON.
b.
Turn GLOWPLUG/START rotary switch (19) to START and hold:
Diesel engine must start and begin accelerating within 20 seconds.
BATTERY CHARGING CONTROL and OIL PRESSURE lamps (5 and 7) go out 2-3 se-
conds after engine starts. If the diesel engine does not start within 20 seconds, wait approx-
imately 30 seconds and repeat the starting procedure.
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