TM 5-6115-585-12
NAVFAC P-8-623-12
TO-35C2-3-455-1
TM-05684C/05685B-12
Table 2-1. Generator Set Controls and Instruments (Cont)
Control
Description
Function
O I L P R E S S U RE
Located on oil fill side of
Indicates engine oil pressure.
G A U G E
engine. 0-50 pounds per
square inch (psi)
R E C O N N E C T I ON
Located on output con-
Used to select 120V, 1 phase; 120/240V,
S W I T C H
trol box. Three position
1 phase; or 120/208V, 3 phase output for
rotary switch.
Generator Set.
c. Place master switch in START position and
hold until engine comes to operating speed. If engine
does not start within 15 seconds repeat steps b and c.
If engine cranks too slow utilize slave receptacle (J14)
for extra cranking power.
N O TE
If engine does not come to operating speed
w i t h i n 1 5 s e c o n d s , a m i n i m u m o f 30
seconds cooling period must be observed
before attempting another start.
d. Master switch will return to PRIME & RUN
position when released. If running from auxiliary fuel
source, move master switch to PRIME& RUN AUX.
FUEL position.
e. Check oil pressure on engine mounted gage.
Oil pressure should be at least 20 psi minimum.
Check frequency on frequency meter on control panel
and adjust governor if necessary, using speed con-
trol (19, figure 1-1). Refer to paragraph 1-10.b. for
rated frequency. Pulling speed control knob out will
Figure 2-1. Load Terminals
Figure 2-2. Reconnection Switch
2-3
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