TM 9-6115-730-10
200 kW TACTICAL QUIET GENERATOR SET
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ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Continued
SERVICE
Fuel Tank Service
WARNING
Fuels used in the generator set are flammable. When filling the fuel tank, maintain metal-to-metal
contact between filler nozzle and fuel tank opening to eliminate static electrical discharge. Failure to
comply can result in flames and possible explosion and can cause injury or death to personnel and
damage to the generator set.
hot refueling with DF-1, DF-2, JP5 or JP8, avoid fuel splash and fuel spill. Do not smoke or use open
flame when performing refueling. Remember PMCS is still required. Failure to comply can result in
flames and possible explosion and can cause injury or death to personnel and damage to the
generator set.
NOTE
Fuel tank holds 128 gallons (485 L).
The TQG can be refueled while it is operating without stopping the engine and allowing the TQG to cool
down. If you are hot refueling, Step 1 is not required.
1.
On EMCP, set ENGINE CONTROL switch to OFF/RESET .
2.
Remove fuel cap (1).
3.
Remove filler tube with strainer (3), clean as necessary, and reinstall in filler neck (2).
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the diesel engine, use only specified diesel fuel to service the fuel tank. To
prevent condensation of water in fuel tank, always keep level at full. Refer to Table 1 for
appropriate fuel.
4.
Add diesel fuel to fuel tank.
5.
Install fuel cap (1).
Table 1. Diesel Fuel.
AMBIENT
F
50
25 15
0
5
20
30
40
70
90
100
120
TEMPERATURE
C
46
32 26 18 15
7
1
4
21
32
38
49
Diesel A-A-52557 1-D
Diesel A-A-52557 2-D
JP5 MIL-PRF-5624
JP8 MIL-T-83133
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