ARMY
TM 5-6115-612-12
MARINE CORPS TM 6115-12/7
AIR FORCE
TO 35C2-3-471-1
NAVY
AG-320B0-0MM-000
4-1.
INSPECTING AND SERVICING
THE
EQUIPMENT. (cont)
c .
Inspect
Generator
Set
for
Damage.
(cont)
CAUTION
To prevent damage, ensure that
air intake to engine is free of
obstruction.
WARNING
(11) Inspect turbine engine and
generator for damage.
Ensure that all
attaching parts
and
components
are
secure and undamaged.
Check tightness
of lines, fittings, wiring, and con-
nectors.
Ensure that air inlet is free
of obstruction.
(12) Install engine housing ac-
cess cover and secure with turnlock
fasteners.
d.
Servicing
the Generator Set.
Use the following procedure to provide
initial service to the generator set.
(1) Lubricate generator set in
accordance
with
lubrication
order
(figure 3-2).
(2) Service of the fuel system
consists of inspection of system com-
ponents,
fuel
lines,
and fittings.
Refer to paragraph 3-9.
If damage is
found,
refer to Maintenance Allocation
Chart (MAC) to determine level at which
repairs are to be accomplished.
(3) Service the battery (figure
4-1) in accordance with the following
procedure.
(a) Remove power cable from
cable support.
(b) Disconnect
battery
cable
plug connector.
(c) Loosen
battery
holddown
nuts
and
remove
battery
holddown.
Remove battery cover and filler caps.
To prevent injury,
or use open flame
Spark or flame may
cells to explode.
WARNING
To prevent injury,
do not smoke
near battery.
cause battery
use extreme
caution
when ‘handling electro-
lyte.
Electrolyte will
cause
severe burns on contact. Wear
appropriate
face and eye pro-
tection,
rubber gloves,
and a
rubber apron.
(d) Fill battery with electro-
lyte up to vent filler slots.
Use
electrolyte with specific gravity of
1.285 at 80°F (27°C).
NOTE
Battery and electrolyte must be
60°F (16°C) or higher, but below
100°F (38°C),
to ensure proper
charging reaction.
(e) Let battery stand,
with
caps off, for 30 minutes.
(f) Test specific gravity in
each cell using a hydrometer.
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