ARMY TM 9-6115-673-13&P
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-512-1
b. Installation.
WARNING
MEP-531A engine/alternator assembly weighs 100 lbs (45.4 kg). MEP-
501A engine/alternator assembly weighs 80 lbs (36.2 kg). Use caution
when removing assembly to prevent personal injury.
(1) Position engine/alternator assembly (Figure 5-3) on generator set frame.
(2) Secure alternator resilient mount to generator set frame with bolts, washers, lockwashers,
and nuts. Torque nuts to 17 lbs-ft.
(3) Secure engine to mounting bracket with bolts, washers, lockwashers, and nuts. Torque nuts
to 35 lbs-ft.
(4) Secure alternator ground strap to generator set frame with lockwasher and nut.
(5) Attach engine ground strap to engine with washer, lockwasher, and bolt.
(6) Install fuel tank guard (11, Figure 4-15) on generator set with capscrews (5), lockwashers (6),
and washers (7).
(7) Connect fuel return line to fuel tank. Tighten clamp.
(8) Connect fuel supply line to fuel tank. Tighten clamp.
(9) Connect and adjust LOP engine shutdown cable to engine, refer to paragraph 4.50.c/d.
(10) Connect diesel engine wiring harness and alternator wiring harness connectors at bottom of
control panel.
(11) Fill fuel tank with diesel fuel.
(12) Prime and bleed the fuel system. Refer to paragraph 2.7.c.
DIESEL ENGINE.
a. Removal.
(1) Remove engine/alternator assembly, refer to paragraph 5.9.a.
(2) Remove alternator assembly, refer to paragraph 5.26.b (MEP-531A) or 5.28.a (MEP-501A).
