TM 5611532914
TO 35C234401
Table 3-2. Preventative Maintenance Checks and Service
B - BEFORE OPERATION
D -DURING OPERATION
A AFTER OPERATION
ITEM
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ITEM TO BE
INSPECTED
Generator Set
Fuel Tank
Oil Level Gage
Air Cleaner
Sparkplug and
Cable
Voltmeter (DOD
Models MEP
014A and MEP
019A)
Percent Load
meter (DOD
Models MEP
024A only)
Fuel Filter
PROCEDURES
CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED
OR ADJUSTED AS NECESSARY
Inspect for fuel and oil leaks
on and around engine. Inspect
entire unit for bent, cracked.
broken, loose, or missing
parts. Check for proper grounding.
Inspect for cracked or broken welds
Add fuel as required. Inspect
for clogged vent cap or dirty
tank screen.
Use oil level rod and measure
the oil level in the crank
case; add oil if necessary.
Do not overfill. Refer to
lubrication order (fig. 31)
for proper grade of oil.
Inspect for cleanliness and
serviceability. Check restric
tion indicator. If red is
visible, report to organizational
maintenance.
Inspect for loose
installation.
Adjust rheostat to obtain
selected voltage. If unable
to obtain selected voltage,
check for loose connections
and tighten as necessary.
If the indicator fluctuates
or indicates an overload
condition, check for loose
connections, then check the
applied load.
Inspect filter for accumulated
dirt, water sediment, and
leakage.
EQUIPMENT IS
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
Fuel or oil leaks
detected. Generator
not properly grounded.
Fuel tank leaking
Air cleaner is
missing or
unserviceable.
Voltage cannot be
adjusted.
Meter indication
exceeds 125% of
applied load.
Meter inoperative.
Filter leaking or
missing.
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