ARMY TM 5-6115-633-14&P
CHAPTER
4
UNIT
MAINTENANCE
Section l. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
4-1. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment. The power plant shall be unpacked, inspected, and
serviced as described in the following paragraphs. Unpacked equipment must be checked against the
Equipment Packing List to ensure completeness. Discrepancies must be reported in accordance with
the instructions given in DA Pam 738-750.
a. Unpacking Power Plant. (See figure 4-1.) The generator sets are packed in place on the
trailer body. Before beginning the unpacking procedure, locate, remove, and save the two
Depreservation Guides.
WARNING
Steel strapping used in packaging of power plant has sharp edges. Care
should be taken when cutting and handling strapping to avoid injury to
personnel.
Remove lag screws securing plywood boxes over generator sets and lift boxes off generator
(1)
sets. Remove wooden wedges and fiberboard pads positioned around base of generator
sets.
(2)
Remove barrier material and corrugated paper surrounding generator sets.
NOTE
Inspection and servicing of equipment will be easier to perform before fitted
cover is put in place on power plant.
Pry off end of plywood fitted cover box (strapped to one generator set box). Take out fitted
(3)
cover. Remove plastic protective film and set fitted cover aside.
(4)
Remove ground wires and clamps taped to one generator set.
Take tape or covers off ends of power cables.
(5)
Remove two boxed fire extinguishers taped to generator sets. Unpack fire extinguishers and
(6)
secure one in each fender-mounted bracket.
Take plywood box off switch box.
(7)
Remove strapping, framing and fiberboard edge protectors securing bows and remove
(8)
bows from trailer.
Remove oil drain taped to generator set and install in place. (Refer to
(9)
(10)
Remove package of technical publications from accessory box and save.
(11)
Unpack and inventory accessories in accessory box.
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