TM 5-6115-275-14
NAVFAC P-8-615-14
TO 35C2-3-452-1
Table 3-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
B-Before Operation
A-After Operation
C-During Operation
Item
Interval
Item to be
Procedures
Equipment is not
No.
Inspected
Check for and have
Ready/Available If:
repaired or adjusted
B
D
A
as necessary
1
•
•
Generator Set
a.
Visually inspect the generator set
Class III oil or Class I
for fuel and oil leaks.
fuel
leak is detected.
•
b.
Check for proper ground connec-
Generator is not
tion.
properly grounded.
•
c.
Inspect for loose, damaged, or
Any loose, damaged, or
missing parts and unusual wear or
missing parts;
deterioration
(i.e.,spark plugs,
manifolds, starter, or
other items).
•
d.
Insure load terminal wires are
Loose load terminal
tightened
wires.
•
e.
Check battery terminals for tightness.
Unservicable or loose
battery terminals.
•
f.
Visually inspect all controls for ser-
Loose wire connections
viceability before starting generator.
or broken controls.
NOTE
Start generator after visual PMCS;
insure generator operates as stated
in paragraph 2-1.
2
•
Oil Gage Rod
Check oil level. Add oil as necessary.
3
Controls and
Check for proper operation.
Instruments
•
a. Current indicator
Indicates percent of applied load, not
meter
to exceed 100%. Rotate ammeter
phase selector switch to monitor load
applied to each phase.
•
b. Battery charging
Indicates on + side of scale during
Ammeter indicates a
ammeter
normal operation
discharge.
•
c. Oil pressure gage Normal reading is 20 to 60 psi (1.406
Oil pressure below 20
to 4.218 Kg/sq cm).
psi.
•
d. AC Voltmeter
Indicates output voltage. Adjust for
Voltage cannot be
desired voltage. Change voltage selec-
adjusted.
tor switch to monitor the voltage for
each phase combination.
•
e. Frequency meter
Indicates generator frequency.
Meter does not indicate
Normal Readings:
the proper frequency.
MEP-0 1 8A, 60 HZ (red line)
MEP-023A, 400 HZ (red line)
•
f. Inside instrument
Check for loose wiring, corroded wir-
Faulty wiring or
panel
ing and loose electrical components.
improper mounting of
electrical components.
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