Figure 2-1. Generator trader, front landing leg assembly (PU-407/M, PU-699/M).

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Figure 2-1. Generator trader, front landing leg assembly (PU-407/M, PU-699/M).

can be eliminated by obtaining fuel from an

f. U s e a n o p e n e n d w r e n c h t o a t t a c h o n e e n d

external source (such as a 55-gallon diesel fuel

o f fuel hose to engine gate valve.

drum). Connect external fuel source generator

g. Remove cap from top of 55-gallon fuel drum.

sets as follows:

I n s e r t fuel line adapter through opening in top of

drum. Press down on clamping lever to secure

a. R e m o v e t h e 2 5 - f o o t a u x i l i a r y f u e l h o s e f r o m

f u e l line adapter in place.

t h e diesel engine generator unit tool box.

h. Use an open end wrench to attach other end

b. Remove fuel line adapter from accessory box

of fuel line to coupling on fuel line adapter.

of the PU-407/M (fig. 2-2) (or from the long

i. O p e n e n g i n e g a t e v a l v e , l o c a t e d a t r e a r l e f t

accessory box of the PU-799/M).

s i d e of diesel engine, to auxiliary.

c. L o c a t e

external

fuel

source

approximately

1 5 feet from the generator set. Be sure that the

2-4.

Ground

Connections

e x t e r n a l fuel source is located no lower or higher

WARNING

t h a n 12 feet from base of diesel engine.

All ground connections must be me-

chanically and electrically secure. A poor

d . Insert auxiliary fuel hose through hose inlet

ground connection can cause injury or

located in skid base of diesel engine generator

death to operating personnel.

Unit.

Remove

protective

cap

from

hose

coupling

Each generator set is equipped with two 3-section

o n engine three-way gate valve. Store cap in tool

ground

rods,

two

10-foot

ground

cables

and

box.

clamps. Connect ground as follows.

2-2