ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
Table 4-1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Continued)
M-Monthly
Q-Quarterly
S-Semi-annually
A-Annually
B-Bi-annually
H-Hourly
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Interval
Item
Item To Be
Equipment Is Not
M
Q
S
A
B
H
No.
Inspected
Procedure
Ready/Available If:
(32)
Exhaust System
Check for damaged or
Damaged or corroded
corroded muffler and shroud;
exhaust system components.
damaged or missing
grommet; damaged muffler
blanket; damaged, missing,
or corroded retaining wire.
(33)
Check for damaged engine
Damaged or corroded
(MEP-531A and
adapter and damaged or
alternator components.
Mechron Sets)
corroded support bracket.
(34)
Control Panel
Check for damaged or
Damaged or missing control
missing panel mounts; panel
panel components.
housing; covers and hinges.
DETAILED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
NOTE
For generator sets with the original Mechron configuration fuel filter
assembly, use the replacement element, bowl, and o-ring listed in this
manual.
a.
Removal.
(1) Shut down generator set.
WARNING
The fuels in this generator set are flammable. Do not smoke or
use open flames when performing maintenance. Do not
service or drain the fuel system while open flames are present.
Flames and explosion could result in severe personal injury or
death. Use a container or cloth to catch any excess fuel to
prevent spilling over engine components. Be sure to properly
dispose of diesel fuel and diesel fuel soaked cloths.
(2) Close fuel shutoff valve.
(3) Unscrew retaining ring (Figure 4-2) and separate bowl and head using care not to
spill diesel fuel trapped in bowl. Then pour diesel fuel into suitable container.
(4) Remove and discard fuel filter element and gasket.
