TM 9-6115-669-13&P
4.15 CONTROL CABLE MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Inspection
c. Repair
d. Installation
General Mechanic’ s Tool Kit
(item 2, appendix B)
Automotive Fuel and Electrical System Repair, Tool
Kit (item 3, appendix B)
Load Bank (item 23, appendix B)
Reference
Shut down Generator Set
150 kW paragraph 2.8.1.
None
Two
WARNING
Never attempt to disconnect the control cable while the
Generator Set 150 kW is running. Failure to observe this
warning could result in severe personal injury or death
by electrocution.
After unwinding the cable drum, make sure the ratchet (2,
figure 4-18) stays latched. The spring on the unwound cable
drum is fully tensioned after 27 revolutions. Failure to
observe this warning could result in severe personal injury
or death.
a.
Completely unwind cable section with plug (1, figure 4-18) from cable drum.
b.
Unwind cable section with plug (3):
(1) Undo strap clip (4).
(2) Unwind cable manually.
c.
Remove two nuts (5, 6) and clamp (7), and pull cable completely out of the cable drum
through slot (8).
a.
Ensure the plugs are not broken, and the cable surface has no external damage over its
entire length of approximately 104 feet (32 meters).
b.
Ensure plug pins and sockets are unbroken, and exhibit no charring.
c.
Ensure the plug housing threads are in good condition.
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