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Section IV. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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TM-5-6115-465-12 Generator Set Diesel Engine Driven Tactical Skid Mtd. 30 Kw 3 Phase 4 Wire 120/208 and 240/416 Volts Manual
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STOPPING THE GENERATOR SET.

TM 5-6115-465-12
TO 35C2-3-446-1
NAVFAC P-8-625-12
TM 06858B/06859D-12
(7) Check that the DC
STARTING THE GENERATOR SET.
circuit breaker is in the closed
position.
a.
Preparation for starting.
(8) If the generator set
(1) If the generator set
fuel tank is being used, place the
is to be operated for the first
START-RUN-STOP switch in the RUN
time, refer to paragraph 2-1, and
position and the BATTLE SHORT
check that the initial checks and
switch in the ON position. Check
services have been performed.
the fuel level gauge for sufficient
fuel indication.
(2) Refer to paragraph
2-3 and check that the installation
NOTE
instructions have been properly
accomplished.
On precise generator sets the
low oil pressure, under
(3) Refer to paragraph
voltage, and under frequency
2-4 and check that the reconnection
indicator lights will illumi-
board is in the position
nate.  On utility generator
corresponding to the voltage
sets, the low oil pressure
requirements of the load and that
the frequency selector switch is in
indicator light will
illuminate.
the correct position.
(4) Refer to table 3-1
(9) Leave the START-RUN-
and perform the BEFORE OPERATION
STOP switch in the RUN position and
the BATTLE SHORT switch in the ON
checks and services.
position a sufficient length of
time to ensure that the day tank
(5) If an auxiliary fuel
assembly contains enough fuel for
supply is used, position the fuel
selector valve handle in the
starting.
AUXILIARY position. If the
generator set tank is to be used,
(10) Place the BATTLE
position the handle in the SET TANK
SHORT switch in the OFF position.
position.
NOTE
If acoustic suppression kit is
installed, open both inlet and
discharge doors on roof prior
to starting.  Power cables
must be routed through opening
in rear panel assembly.
(6) Close all access
doors with the exception of those
for the generator air vent and the
control cubicle.  Lock the
generator set air inlet doors in
the open position.
2-12.2
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