TM 5-6115-465-34
T0 35C2-3-446-2
NAVFAC P-8-625-34
TM 06858B/06859D-34
Section III.
WHEEL MOUNTING KIT
8-16. WHEELS AND TIRES.
8-14. GENERAL.
The wheel mounting kit provides added mobility
Refer to the Operator and Organizational Mainten-
for the generator set. It consists of a front and a
ance Manual for wheels and tires maintenance instruc-
rear axle assembly. The front axle assembly is
tions and alignment procedures.
equipped with a tow bar, pintle and safety chains. A
lock holds the tow bar in the vertical position when
not in use. A mechanical parking brake locks the
8-17. WHEEL BEARINGS.
wheels of the rear axle assembly against rotation.
It is actuated by a hand lever located at the right
Refer to the Operator and Organizational Mainten-
rear of the generator set. The wheel mounting kit
ance Manual for wheel bearing maintenance instruct-
provides 8 inches of ground clearance for the gen-
ions.
erator set.
8-15. WHEEL MOUNTING KIT INSTALLATION
8-18.
AXLE ASSEMBLIES.
AND REMOVAL.
a. Removal. Refer to paragraph 8-15 for axle
a.
Installation.
assembly removal instructions.
b.
Disassembly.
Do not use hoisting equipment with maxi-
(1) Refer to the Operator and Organizational
mum capacity less than 5000 pounds. Do
Maintenance Manual and remove the wheels, tires,
not allow generator set to swing while sus-
brakes, and wheel bearings.
pended.
(2) Complete disassembly by following the as-
cending sequence of index numbers (1 through 102)
CAUTION
assigned to figure 8-13.
Use a minimum bridle of 5 feet on the
hoisting sling to avoid undue side pres-
NOTE
sure on the lifting frame.
Disassemble wheel mounting kit only as
necessary to replace defective parts.
(1) USing suitable hoisting equipment, raise
the generator set sufficiently to clear axle assem-
blies.
c. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(2) Position axle assemblies under generator
set.
(1) Clean all parts in dry cleaning solvent
(Federal Specification P-D-680) and dry thoroughly.
(2) Inspect axle, tow bar, cross shaft and
Do not allow any part of the body to get
tube for wear, corrosion, defective paint, and other
under the generator set. Serious injury
damage.
or death may result from failure to ob-
serve this warning.
(3) Inspect all moving parts for cracks, corro-
sion, and deep wear patterns. Replace any defective
parts.
(3) Lower the generator set until it is just
touching axle assemblies.
(4) Inspect safety chains for cracked or broken
links. Repair damaged links by welding.
(4) Install attaching hardware as shown in
(5) Check all threads for crossing, stripping,
and peening.
(5) Lower generator set until it is supported
on the axle assemblies and remove hoisting equip-
(6) Replace any damaged or defective parts.
ment.
(7) Refer to the Operator and Organizational
b. Removal. Remove wheel mounting kit in
Maintenance Manual for troubleshooting and inspection
reverse order of installation procedures.
procedures to determine which parts need replacement.
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