REMOVING GENERATOR SET FROM OPERATION

Figure 2-6. Draining Primary Fuel Filter

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ARMY TM 5-6115-612-12 NAVY AG-320B0-0MM-000 2-4. SLAVE START OPERATION. (cont) b. Slave Start Procedure. (cont) (2) Insert jumper cable from vehicle into slave receptacle of generator set. (3) Start generator set in accordance with paragraph 2-3. (4) When generator set is started, remove jumper cable. Install dust cap on slave receptacle. MASTER SWITCH to OFF position. Close and secure control panel access door. NOTE When generator set is shut down, the fuel shutoff solenoid valve will discharge a small amount of fuel out the bottom of the cart beneath the fuel housing. b. Disconnect Power Cable. 2-5. REMOVING GENERATOR SET FROM Disconnect power cable and stow on cable support at OPERATION. rear of generator set. Stop Generator Set Engine. Perform After Operation PMCS. Place CONTACTOR switch in OPEN position. Refer to Table 3-2 and perform after operation (A) Allow engine to run a minimum of one minute, Move PMCS. Ensure that fuel and oil levels are at full. Section II. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS 2-6. GENERAL. The generator set is designed to operate in ambient temperatures of -65°F (-53.9°C) to 125°F (51.70°C). This section provides information for operating the set in extreme environmental condi- tions. 2-7. OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT. Procedures for operation of the generator set in extreme heat (ambient temperatures up to 125°F (51.7°C) are identical to normal operating proce- dures. Allow engine to run a minimum of 10 minutes prior to moving the CONTACTOR switch to the CLOSED position. 2-8. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD. Procedures for operation of the generator set in extreme cold (defined as ambient temperatures below -25°F (-32°C)) are identical to normal operating pro- cedures. During operation in extreme cold, keep fuel tank full to reduce condensation, The primary fuel filter should be drained of condensation before and after operation. a. Open Fuel Housing. (1) Set handbrake. (2) Open control panel access door. Ensure MASTER SWITCH is in OFF position. Close control panel access door. (3) Remove power cable (1, figure 2-6) from cable support assembly (2). (4) Unlatch and open fuel housing access door (3). b. Drain Primary Filter. (1) Place clear container (4) under fuel drain valve (5) of primary fuel filter (6). 2-10 Change 2

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