TM 5-6115-593-12TO 35C2-3-463-1Section III. REPAIR PARTS; SPECIAL TOOLS; SPECIAL TEST MEASUREMENTAND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (TMDE);AND SPECIAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT4-6. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. No special tools orequipment are required by organizational maintenancepersonnel for maintenance of the generator set.4-7. MAINTENANCE REPAIR PARTS. Repairparts and equipment are listed and illustrated in theOrganization, Intermediate (Field) (Direct and GeneralSupport) and Depot Maintenance Repair Parts andSpecial Tools List, (A) TM5-6115-593-24P.Section IV. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS4-8. GENERAL. This section contains specialorganizational lubrication instructions not included in thelubrication order. Army personnel should refer to DAPAM 310-4 and Marine Corps personnel to SL-1-3 toensure the latest edition of the lubrication order L05-6115-593-12 is being used.WARNINGTo avoid accidental engine cracking orstartup, place MAINTENANCELOCKOUT switch in theMAINTENANCE LOCKOUT positionprior to servicing the generator set.Return switch to OPERATION positiononly after completion of serviceprocedures.a.LubricationInformation.(1)When the engine is not running, the oillevel gauge (dip stick) (figure 4-40) allowsthe operator to check the oil level. Thegauge is stamped with an "H" (high, full)and an "L" (low) level mark to indicatelubricating oil supply. The crankcaseshould be filled to the "H" mark on thedipstick.CAUTIONNever fill crankcase above "H" markon dipstick.(2)When the engine is running, check the oillevel using the sight gauge. Set sightgauge high level marker (2, figure 4-43)while engine is not running and dipstickshows oil at "H" (full). Set sight gauge lowlevel marker (4, figure 4-43) to indicate oillevel while engine is running. The sightgauge will then show both operating andnonoperating levels. Recheck oil level ondipstick after setting sight gauge markersto ensure that no oil was leaking duringthe setting of the markers. After settingsight gauge level markers, use the sightgauge rather than the dipstick to monitoroil levels.(3)Keep oil free of water and abrasives byproper handling and storage.(4)Inspect engine for evidence of oil leaks.(5)After each operating interval of 300 hours,remove breather and clean with cleaningsolvent, blow out with compressed air,and reinstall on engine. See figure 4-8A.b.LubricatingInstructions. Oil shall be changedevery 300 hours or 3 months, whichever comesfirst. Oil may require changing more frequentlythan usual because contamination by dilutionand sludge formation will increase under coldweather operation conditions.(1)Before draining the oil system, operatethe engine4-15
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