Table 42. TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. NO OUTPUT VOLTAGE SHOWN BY
VOLTMETERContinued
c. Position the circuit breaker to the ON
position.
d. With a multimeter, measure the output
voltage across load terminals to verify the
voltage on the set voltmeter. Voltage should
not vary more than 4 volts.
If voltage variation exceeds 5%, replace the
voltmeter (AC Unit) (para 4-25). If voltage
variation exceeds 4 volts, then replace the
voltmeter (DC Unit) (para 4-26).
Step 2. Inspect the voltage changeover toggle switch
(AC Unit) for proper operation, signs of burn-
ing, loose wire contacts, stripped threads, and
other damage. Test the voltage changeover
toggle switch as follows:
a. With the power off, disconnect the volt-
age changeover switch.
b. Position switch on 120 V setting and
check continuity between the center terminal
and the 120 V terminal.
c. Position switch on 240 V setting and
check continuity between the center terminal
and the 240 V terminal.
If a malfunction is indicated on either posi
tion, replace the switch (para 4-25).
Step 3. Inspect the terminal boards for cracks or
burned areas.
Replace defective terminal boards (paras 4-
25 and 4-26).
Step 4. Inspect the load switch (AC Unit), for proper
operation, signs of burning, loose wire con-
tacts, stripped threads, or other damage. Test
the load switch as follows:
a. Stop generator set and disconnect termi-
nals to load switch.
b. With a multimeter, check the continuity
of the load switch. OFF position will indicate
an open circuit; ON position will indicate a
short circuit.
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Table 4-2. TROUBLESHOOTING -
Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
2. NO OUTPUT VOLTAGE SHOWN BY
VOLTMETERContinued
If the above readings are not obtained, re-
place the load switch (para 4-25).
Step 5. Manually flash the fields as follows:
a. Connect two 1.5 volt flashlight batteries
in series and connect a wire to each end.
b. Connect the positive wire from the
batteries to terminal No. 5 on the voltage
regulator.
c. Start the generator set.
d. Momentarily touch the negative wire to
terminal No. 6 on the voltage regulator to
flash the field.
If the field cannot be flashed, refer to inter-
mediate (field), (direct support and general
support) maintenance personnel.
Step 6 Inspect the shunt (DC Unit) for burnt areas
and other damage.
Replace a defective shunt (para 4-26).
3. OUTPUT VOLTAGE SHOWN ON VOLT-
METER AS HIGH OR LOW
Step 1.
Step 2.
Inspect the voltmeter for signs of burning,
broken or cracked glass, water or other dam-
age. Test the voltmeter. (See Malfunction 2,
Step 1.)
Replace a defective voltmeter (paras 4-25
and 4-26).
Inspect the ground strap for burned areas,
frayed spots, broken strands, loose connectors,
and other damage.
Replace a defective ground strap (para 4-19).
4. FREQUENCY NOT SHOWN ON FRE-
QUENCY METER OR CANNOT BE STA-
BILIZED AT 60 HZ (AC Unit).
Inspect the frequency meter for signs of burning bro-
ken or cracked glass, water or other damage.
Replace a defective frequency meter (para 4-25).
S e c t i o n V I . R A D I O I N T E R F E R E N C E S U P P R E S S I O N
4-13. General Methods Used to Attain Proper
4-14. Interference Suppression Components
Suppression
The generator set is not provided with any primary
Essentially, suppression is attained by providing a
radio interference components that are the responsibility
low-resistance path to ground for stray currents. The
of organizational maintenance. For information covering
methods used include shielding the ignition and high
secondary radio interference components on the engine,
frequency wires, grounding the frame with bonding
refer to the appropriate engine manual in Appendix A.
straps, and using capacitors and resistors. For general
information on radio interference suppression, see
Appendix A for the appropriate service manual.
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