ARMY
TM 5-6115-612-12
MARINE CORPS TM 6115-12/7
AIR FORCE
TO 35C2-3-471-1
NAVY
AG-320B0-0MM-000
2-3.
STARTING
THE
GENERATOR
SET.
The detailed start procedures described
in this manual are given in a quick
reference form on the operating in-
structions plate (figure 2-2).
See
table 1-2 for plate location. Position
generator
set on a level surface.
Generator set start is illustrated in
figures 2-3 and 2-4.
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement,
ensure that handbrake is set when
generator set is parked.
Set the Handbrake.
handbrake lever (figure 2-3,
in ON position to set parking
Place
step 1)
brakes.
WARNING
Explosion,
fire, or electrocution
may result from frayed, cut, or
missing
insulation- on
power
cable.
Do not place power cable
on airframe.
Failure to observe
this warning could result in
injury to personnel or equipment
damage.
e.
Connect
Power Cable.
Insert
power cable into aircraft receptacle as
far as it will go.
(See figure 2-4,
step 4.)
f. Startinq Procedures.
See figure
2-4, step 5, and proceed as follows.
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent injury, ensure that
generator set is grounded before
operation.
b. Grounding
the Generator Set.
Ground the generator set in accordance
with paragraph 4-2 and as shown in
figure 2-3, step 2.
c.
Perform PMCS. Refer to table 3-2
and perform before operation (B) Pre-
ventive Maintenance Checks and Services
(PMCS) .
Ensure that fuel
and oil
levels are at full.
d.
Raise
Control
Panel
Access
Door.
Unlatch, raise, and secure con-
trol panel access door.
Ensure that
fuels and lubricant being used are in
accordance
with
temperature
ranges
shown on Fuel and Lubricant Specifi-
cations plate located on top of engine
electronic control module (EECM) access
cover.
(See figure 2-3, step 3.)
To prevent injury, ensure that
ear
protection is
worn
when
operating generator set.
CAUTION
To prevent damage, do not attempt
to start
generator
set
until
engine and generator shafts have
completely stopped rotating.
CAUTION
Do not operate generator set with
engine
housing
access
cover
removed.
Severe damage to engine
compressor could result.
(1) Set VOLTAGE ADJUST knob (5,
figure 2-1) to midrange.
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