TM5-6115-593-34NAVFAC P-8-631-34TO-35C2-3-463-2CHAPTER 2GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSSection I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TEST, MEASUREMENT,AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (TDME) AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT2-1. REPAIR PARTS. Repair parts and equipment are listed and illustrated in the Repair Parts and Special Tools Listmanual covering the intermediate, direct, general support and depot maintenance for the generator set.2-2. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. Tools and equipment are listed in the Repair Parts and Special Tools List manualcovering the intermediate, direct, general support, and depot maintenance for the generator set.2-3. SPECIAL TOOLS, TEST, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. Special tools, test, and support equipment are listed inTable 2-1.Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING2-4. This section contains troubleshooting information for locating and correcting operating troubles which may developin the generator set. Each malfunction for an individual component unit, or system is followed by a list of tests orinspections which will help you to determine probable causes and corrective actions to take. You should perform thetests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.2-5. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If amalfunction is not listed or cannot be corrected by listed corrective action, notify your supervisor.2-6. Indicated malfunctions are those beyond the capacity of the generator set fault indicator panel. Generator set faultindicators should always be checked prior to troubleshooting.SECTION III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE2-7. GENERAL. This section contains general instructions on repair practices such as cleaning, connecting anddisconnecting wires, soldering, and welding.WARNINGCOMPRESSED AIR USED FOR CLEANING AND DRYING PURPOSES CAN CREATE AIRBORNEPARTICLES THAT MAY ENTER THE EYES. PRESSURE SHALL NOT EXCEED 30 PSIG AND USEONLY WITH ADEQUATE CHIP GUARDS AND CHIPPING GOGGLES.2-8. CLEANING. Components may be cleaned with low pressure compressed air, then wiped clean with a dry, lint-freecloth. Components may also be cleaned with a cloth dampened in cleaning solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680.2-9. WIRING. Tag all wires and cables during removal procedure for correct identification during replacementprocedures. Before a part is unsoldered, note the position of the leads. If the part has several leads, tag each of theleads before unsoldering any of them. If wiring must be replaced, use leads of the same length and gauge. Never usereplacement wire with a higher gauge number (smaller diameter).2-10. SOLDERING. On printed circuit boards, use a pencil-type soldering iron with a 25-watt maximum heatingcapacity. Make well-soldered connections, using no more solder than is necessary. Do not allow drops of solder to fallinto the unit. Do not allow a soldering iron to come into contact with insulation or other parts that may be damaged byexcessive heat. Do not disturb the setting of any2-1
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