ARMY TM 9-6115-672-14
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-32
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-14
3-28
b. Service.
NOTE
If mission characteristics do not allow shutting down the generator set, it can
safely be “Hot Refueled,” but it is safer to shut down the generator set before
refueling.
(1)
Shut down generator set, paragraph 2.11.2.
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WARNING
Fuels used in the generator set are highly flammable. Do not smoke or use
open flames when performing maintenance. Failure to comply can result in
flames and explosion and can cause injury or death to personnel and
damage to the generator set.
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WARNING
Fuels used in the generator set are flammable. When filling the fuel tank,
maintain metal-to-metal contact between filler nozzle and fuel tank opening
to eliminate static electrical discharge. Failure to comply can result in
flames and explosion and can cause injury or death to personnel and
damage to the generator set.
(2)
Remove fuel cap (1, Figure 3-4) from filler neck (2) on left side of generator set housing.
(3)
Remove filler tube (3) from filler neck (2), clean strainer as necessary, and reinstall filler tube.
CAUTION
Using the wrong grade of fuel can damage the generator set engine. Add
only specified diesel fuel to the fuel tank. Failure to comply can cause
damage to equipment.
NOTE
Fuel tank holds 43 gallons (162.75 liters) of fuel.
(4)
Add diesel fuel (see Table 3-3 ) to fuel tank.
TABLE 3-3. DIESEL FUEL
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
DIESEL FUEL
+20° F to +120° F
(-7° C to +49° C)
VV-F-800 Grade DF-2
JP5, JP8
0° F to +20° F
(-17° C to +7° C)
VV-F-800 Grade DF-1
JP5, JP8
-25° F to 0° F
(-32° C to -17° C)
VV-F-800 Grade DF-1
-25° F to 0° F
(-32° C to -17° C)
VV-F-800 Grade DF-A
(5)
Install fuel cap (1) on filler neck (2).
