TM 5-6115-593-12
TO 35C2-3-463-1
c.
Single Engine Generator Set Operation.
See figure 2-8 for single generator set
operating instructions.
d.
Emergency Operation. If any emergency
situation requires continued operation of the
generator set after being shut down by one
of the safety device electrical circuits, the
BATTLE SHORT switch can be used to
override all safety devices, except reverse
power, overload, overspeed and short
circuit, as follows:
(1)
Place BATTLE SHORT switch in OFF
position (figure 2-7).
(2)
Hold MASTER SWITCH in START
position (figure 2-5) and start engine.
(3)
Place BATTLE SHORT switch to the
ON position.
(4)
Release
MASTER
SWITCH
from
START position, and place BATTLE
SHORT switch in OFF position as
soon as possible after emergency has
passed.
NOTE
The BATTLE SHORT switch may be
actuated, in emergency, any time the
generator set is operating.
2-7.
EXERCISE
OF
ENGINE
ON
STANDBY
SERVICE. An engine on standby service, customarily
operated
under
optimum
conditions,
should
be
exercised at least on a monthly basis. However, under
environmental
conditions
involving
extreme
temperatures, humidity, dust, sand, etc., it may be
necessary to shorten the interval between exercise
periods to as often as weekly. Exercise period should be
long enough so that the engine attains normal operating
temperature (160-200°°F, (71 to 93°C) and if possible,
with at least 50 percent of its normal load. Exercise
engine as follows:
a.
Perform
the
preparation
for
starting
instructions shown in figure 2-5. Make
complete visual inspection of unit to be sure
it is in proper operating condition.
b.
Start engine as shown in figure 2-6. After
the warmup period, run engine at rated
speed with whatever load is available, up to
full load, for the period of time required to
obtain two consecutive water temperature
readings of 160°F (71° C) minimum taken at
15-minute intervals. Continue to operate
engine for 30 minutes. Check and correct
any coolant or oil leaks.
Table 2-1. Engine Control Panel, Controls and Instruments
FIGURE,
INDEX NO.
CONTROL AND INSTRUMENT
FUNCTION
NORMAL
READING/SETTING
2-1,1
MASTER SWITCH START-STOP
Switch starts and stops the
generator set.
Neutral
2-1,2
FUEL gauge
Indicates level of fuel in tank
Midrange
2-1,3
FUEL PUMP AUTO-OFF switch
Activates
fuel
transfer
(as
required).
AUTO
2-1,4
ENGINE OIL TEMP gauge
Indicates temperature of oil
200 to 220°F (93 to 104°C)
2-1,5
ENGINE OIL PRESS gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure
60 to 80 psi (42,186 to 56,248
kgs/m2)
2-1,6
BATTERY CHRG AMPS meter
Indicates
battery
charging
current.
Positive range
2-1,7
ELAPSED TIME meter
Indicates operating time of
generator set.
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