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Section VII. MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY
4-15. General
The engine of the generator set is provided with an
exhaust extension that directs the flow of exhaust
gases in a direction away from the engine and the
frame of the generator set. This section provides in–
structions for maintenance of the exhaust extension
that are the responsibility of organizational
maintenance personnel.
4-16. Exhaust Extension
a. Removal. Refer to figure 4-8 and remove the ex-
haust extension.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean and dry the exhaust extension and at-
taching hardware thoroughly.
(2) Inspect the exhaust extension for cracks,
breaks. distortion. and excessive rust.
(3) Inspect the gasket for breaks, burned
through spots and other signs of failure.
(4) Replace defective parts.
c. Installation. Refer to figure 4–8 and install the
exhaust extension.
CAUTION
The United States Forestry Service
requires that any engine driven equipment
operating within National Forests or Parks
be provided with spark arrestors for the
avoidance of forest fires.
GASKET
EXHAUST MANIFOLD MUFFLER
EXHAUST EXTENSION
Figure 4-8. Exhaust extension, removal and installation.
d. Spark Arrestor. When a spark arrester is required,
the installation procedure will be on the instruction sheet
furnished with the spark arrester kit located on page B–2.
Section VIII MAINTENANCE OF THE FRAME ASSEMBLY
4-17. General
The frame assembly of the generator set consists of
the frame, rails, shock mounts, ground terminal and
ground strap. This section provides instructions for
maintenance of the ground terminal and ground strap
that are the responsibility of organizational
maintenance personnel.
4-18. Ground Terminal
a. Removal. Refer to figure 4–9 and remove the
ground terminal.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean and dry the ground terminal
thoroughly
(2) Inspect the ground terminal for evidence of
burning and for cracks, damaged threads, and other
damage.
(3) Replace a defective ground terminal.
(4) Replace lost or broken terminal clip (retainer,
safety clip). For fabrication procedures, see Chapter
4, Section X Maintenance of the Control Box
Assembly, paragraph 4-27.
REMOVE NUT
AND WASHER
Figure 4–9. Ground terminal, removal and installation.
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