OPERATING PROCEDURES.

TM 9-6115-661-13&P

2-5 OPERATING PROCEDURES.

2-5.1 Generator Set Operating Procedures. Refer to TM 9-6115-643-10 for generator set operating

procedures.

2-5.2 Trailer O eratin Procedures. Refer to TM 9-2330-202-14&P for 1 ton, TM 9-2330-205-14&P for

2 1/2 ton, and TM 9-2330-392-14&P for high mobility trailer operating procedures.

2-5.3 Power Plant Switch Box Operating Procedures. The power plant can be operated either in a

single generator set configuration or parallel operation of the generator sets. The following paragraphs

provide operating procedures for a single generator, generators in parallel, or transfer of the load from one

generator to another.

2-6.3.1 Operating a Single Generator Set.

Do not operate equipment until it is properly grounded, and no load termi-

nals are shorted. Failure to observe this warning can result in severe

personal injury or death.

NOTE

Before operating generator sets, all connections must be made to the switch

box assembly.

Perform the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) listed as Before in table 2-2.

Release the clamping catch (8, figure 2-10) and open the control panel access cover (7).

To start either generator set, rotate the MASTER Switch to START position. Hold MASTER switch

in START position until oil pressure reaches 25 psi (172 kPA), and voltage reaches the appropriate

required value.

Release MASTER Switch to PRIME AND RUN Position.

Readjust VOLTAGE potentiometer to required voltage.

Readjust FREQUENCY potentiometer to required frequency.

Place AC CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER switch in the closed position.

h. Check switch box to make sure that ON light (1 or 4) is lit for the generator set just started.

At the switch box, set the ON/OFF switch (3 or 6) in the ON position (ON LINE light should light).

Generator is now supplying power to the load.

Close the control panel access cover (7) and secure with clamping catch (8).

Perform the PMCS listed as DURING in table 2-2.