ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
Section III. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
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Inspecting the Equipment...................................................................................................... 4.5
Site Selection ........................................................................................................................ 4.6
Servicing the Equipment ....................................................................................................... 4.7
Installation ............................................................................................................................. 4.8
INSPECTING THE EQUIPMENT.
The following should be performed on the generator set prior to use.
a. Remove all packaging material.
b. Inspect identification plate for positive identification of generator set.
c.
Make a thorough inspection of generator set for any damage that may have occurred during
shipment.
d. Inspect entire generator set carefully for loose and/or missing hardware.
SITE SELECTION.
a. Place the generator set on a level site if possible. Provide enough clearance around the
generator set to allow for normal operation and maintenance functions.
WARNING
Exhaust discharge contains deadly gases. Do not operate generator
set in enclosed area unless exhaust discharge is properly vented
outside. Position as far away from personnel, shelters, and occupied
vehicles as possible. Failure to observe this warning could result in
severe personal injury or death due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
b. In a bivouac location, take measures to minimize noise and exhaust impacts on personnel.
Place generator sets as far as possible from personnel areas.
SERVICING THE EQUIPMENT.
deprocessing instructions.
INSTALLATION.
NOTE
The diesel engine must be broken-in, avoiding heavy loads (no
greater than 75%), for a period of twenty (20) hours to ensure proper
operation of the generator set. After the initial break-in period, engine-
lubricating oil must be changed, cylinder head nuts torque must be
checked, and intake and exhaust valve clearances must be checked