ARMY TM 9-6115-672-14
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-32
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-14
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1.17.8
Fuel Drain Valve (8). The fuel drain valve is located on the left side of the skid base. It allows personnel to
drain the fuel tank for maintenance.
1.17.9
Dipstick (9). The dipstick is located in the engine compartment on the left side. The dipstick shows the level
of oil in the engine drain pan.
1.17.10
DEAD CRANK Switch (10). The DEAD CRANK switch is located in the engine compartment on the left
side. The switch allows the engine to be turned over without starting for maintenance purposes.
1.17.11
Muffler (11). The muffler and exhaust tubing are connected to the turbocharger on the engine. The exhaust
exits from the top of the generator set housing. Gases are exhausted upward.
1.17.12
Radiator (12). The radiator is located at the front of the generator set. It acts as a heat exchanger for engine
coolant.
1.17.13
Fan Belt (13). The fan belt is located in the engine compartment on the front of the engine. The belt drives
the fan, water pump, and battery charging alternator.
1.17.14
Oil Drain Valve (14). the oil drain valve is located at the front of the skid base. It allows personnel to drain
engine oil for maintenance.
1.17.15
Batteries (15). Two batteries are located at the front of the generator set. The batteries are maintenance free,
12 volt type. After starting, the generator set is capable of operating with batteries removed. A diode, located
behind the control panel, protects the generator set if the batteries are incorrectly connected.
1.17.16
Skid Base (16). The skid base supports the generator set. It has fork lift access openings and cross members
for short distance movement. The skid base has provisions in the bottom for installation of the generator set
on a trailer.
1.17.17
NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE (17). The NATO SLAVE RECEPTACLE is located on the right side (front)
of the generator set. It is a NATO receptacle used for remote battery connection.
1.17.18
Water Pump (18). The water pump is located on the front of the engine. The pump circulates engine coolant
through the engine block and the radiator.
1.17.19
Battery Charging Alternator (19). The battery charging alternator is located on the right side of the engine. It
is capable of maintaining the batteries in a state of full charge in addition to providing the required 24 VDC
control power.
1.17.20
Oil Filter (20). The oil filter is located in the engine compartment on the left side. The filter removes
impurities from engine oil.
1.17.21
Fuel Tank (21). The 43 gallon (162.7 liter) fuel tank is located in the front of the generator set below the
engine and between the skid base members. The fuel tank has sufficient capacity to enable the generator set to
operate for at least 8 hours without refueling.
1.17.22
Starter (22). The starter is located on the left side of the engine. The electric cranking motor mechanically
engages the engine flywheel in order to start the diesel engine.
1.17.23
Crankcase Breather Filter Assembly (23). The crankcase breather filter assembly is located in the engine
compartment on the right side. The filter element removes oil particles and contaminants from air as it passes
from the crankcase to engine air intake.
