ARMY TM 9-6115-464-34AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-2NAVY NAVFAC P-8-624-34Section Ill. WHEEL MOUNTING KIT5-14. GENERAL.The wheel mounting kit provides added mobility for the generator set. It consists of a front and a rear axleassembly. The front axle assembly is equipped with a tow bar, pintle and safety chains. A lock holds the tow barin the vertical position when not in use. A mechanical parking brake locks the wheels of the rear axle assemblyagainst rotation. It is actuated by a hand lever located at the right rear of the generator set. The wheel mountingkit provides 8 inches of ground clearance for the generator set.5-15. WHEEL MOUNTING KIT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL.a. InstallationWARNINGDo not use hoisting equipment with maximum capacity less than 5000 pounds. Do notallow generator set to swing while suspended. Failure to observe this warning couldresult in servere personal injury or death.WARNINGDo not allow any part of the body to get under the generator set. Serious injury ordeath may result from failure to observe this warning. Failure to observe this warningcould result in servere personal injury or death.CAUTIONUse a minimum bridle of 5 feet on the hoisting sling to avoid undue side pressure onthe lifting frame. Failure to observe this caution could result in equipment damage.(1) Using suitable hoisting equipment, raise the generator set sufficiently to clear axle assemblies.(2) Position axle assemblies under generator set.(3) Lower the generator set until it is just touching axle assemblies.(4) Install attaching hardware as shown in figure 5-12.(5) Lower generator set until it is supported on the axle assemblies and remove hoisting equipment.b. Removal. Remove wheel mounting kit in reverse order of installation procedures.5-16. WHEELS AND TIRES.Refer to the Operator and Unit Maintenance Manual for wheels and tires maintenance instructions andalignment procedures.5-17. WHEEL BEARINGS.Refer to the Operator and Unit Maintenance Manual for wheel bearing maintenance instructions.5-30
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