ARMY
TM 5-6115-612-12
MARINE CORPS TM 6115-12/7
AIR FORCE
T0 35C2-3-471-1
NAVY
AG-320B0-0MM-000
3-13.
RUNNING GEAR.
Maintenance of
the running gear (figure 3-10) is lim-
ited to inspection.
a.
Brake
Control
Installation.
Inspection of the brake control in-
stallation (handbrake and linkage) is
as follows:
(1) Set handbrake.
(2) Attempt to move
generator
set.
If generator set does not move,
handbrake and linkage operate properly.
If generator set moves, refer to next
higher level of maintenance.
b. Wheel Assembly.
assembly as follows:
(1) Check for loose
(2) Inspect wheels
If looseness or damage
Inspect wheel
lug nuts.
for damage.
is observed,
refer to
next
higher
level of
maintenance.
c.
Tires/Tubes.
Inspect and ser-
vice tires and tubes as follows:
(1) Inspect
tires
for
cuts,
abrasions, excessive/uneven wear, tread
separation, nails,
or foreign material
in tread.
(2) Inspect valve stem for damage
or leaks in valve core.
If any damage
is observed on tires or valve stem,
refer to
next
higher
level of
maintenance.
(3) Ensure that tires are in-
flated
d.
eye as
to 30 psi (206.8kPa).
Lunette Eye.
Inspect lunette
follows.
(1) Inspect for damage, cracks,
and distortion.
3-20
(2) Check
for
loose
mounting
bolt.
If damage or looseness is ob-
served,
refer to next higher level of
maintenance.
e.
Swivel Caster Assembly. Inspect
the swivel caster assembly as follows:
WARNING
To prevent injury, do not attempt
to lift front of generator set
with less than two persons.
(1) Raise and
block front of
generator set to provide ground clear-
ance for swivel caster.
Blocks should
be placed under fuel tank or chassis.
Do not place block under lunette eye.
(2) Rotate
swivel
caster
360
degrees.
Swivel caster assembly should
not bind or drag.
(3) Pull release pin and raise
swivel caster.
Release pin will engage
hole and secure swivel caster in raised
position.
(4) Check for loose wheel nut and
bolt.
(5) Ensure that lubrication fit-
tings are tight.
If any damage or
binding is observed, refer to next
higher level of maintenance.
(6) Pull release pin and lower
swivel caster.
(7) Inspect tire for cuts and
abrasions.
Ensure
that
tire is
inflated to 30 psi.
(8) Remove block from generator
set and lower front to ground.