ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.
SCOPE.
1.1.1. Type of Manual. This manual contains operator procedures, unit, direct and general support maintenance
instructions for the Military Tactical Generator (MTG) Sets 2 kW 120 VAC 60 Hz and 28 VDC, and the Mechron 120
VAC and 28 VDC sets (Figure 1-1), herein referred to as generator set. Also included are descriptions of major
components and their functions in relation to other components.
1.1.2.
Model Numbers and Equipment Names.
Model Number
Equipment Name
MEP-531A
Generator Set, Military Tactical, Diesel Powered, 2 kW 120 VAC
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Mechron Set, 120 VAC
MEP-501A
Generator Set, Military Tactical, Diesel Powered, 2 kW 28 VDC
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Mechron Set, 28 VDC
1.1.3. Purpose of Equipment. The generator set provides either 120 VAC, 60 Hertz or 28 VDC power. The
generator set is easily transported, operated and maintained.
1.2.
MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
1.2.1. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by
DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1.2.2. (F) Maintenance Forms and Records maintained by the Air Force are prescribed in AFI 21-101, AFI 37-160,
and the applicable TO 00-20 Series Technical Orders.
1.2.3. (N) Navy users should refer to their service peculiar directives to determine the applicable maintenance forms
and records to be used.
1.2.4. (MC) Maintenance Forms and Records used by the Marine Corps personnel are prescribed by current edition
of TM 4700-15/1.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
Specific corrosion prone areas of the generator set shall be inspected on a periodic basis in accordance with the
Operator Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Table 2-2 and the Unit Level Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), Table 4-1. Other corrosion control procedures are contained in MIL-
HDBK-729.
1.4.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.
Destruction of the generator set to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-3.
