CHAPTER 15BASE GROUP REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS15-1. General.a. The base group consists of a rigid frameskid base and a fuel tank. (fig. 15-1).b. The main fuel tank is mounted in the skid base,recessed so that the engine and generator may bemounted above it without interference.15-2.Disassembly.Refer to the Operator and Organizational Maintain-ance Manual and remove the main fuel tank.15-3. Cleaning and Inspection.a. Clean the skid base with cleaning solvent,Federal Specification P -D -680.b. Use a stiff bristled brush to remove heavilyconcentrated grease and dirt.c.Flush inside of the fuel tank with steam underpressure. Rinse with hot water and detergent toinsure that rust flakes and other foreign materialhave been removed.d. Inspect the skid base, and fuel tank forcranks and distortion.e.Inspect tapped holes for damaged threads.15-4.Repair.a.Repair cracks in the skid base, and fueltank by welding or brazing.b.File or sand the weldfinish.c.Repair the threads inretapping.15-5.Reassembly.a.Install the fuelmarks to an eventhe tapped holes bytank in the skid base. (Referto the Operator and Organizational MaintenanceManual).b. Install the engine and generator assembly.(Para 2-16).c.Refer to Operator and OrganizationalMaintenance Manual, and install housing.Key to Fig. 15-11.Screw2.Panel3.Screw4.Bracket5.Screw6.Washer7.Frame8.Screw9.Bracket9A.Screw10.Bracket11.Nut12.Washer12A. Nut13.Ground Strap14. Tank15.BaseChange 1 15-1
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