Section V. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

TM 5-6115-465-12

T O 35C2-3-446-1

NAVFAC P-8-625-12

TM 06858B/06859D-12

c. Servicing an Engine on Standby.

(2) Replace the fuel filter elements at a maximum of 12

months.

(1) Change engine oil and oil filter element at a

maximum of 6 months.

Section V. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

b. Cleaning. Keep the generator set and surrounding

2-15. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD (Below-

area as free of ice and snow as practical. Pay particular at-

25°F).

tention to the fuel tank cap and filler neck.

a. General. The generator set is designed to operate

c. Fuel System. Keep the fuel tank as full as possible

in ambient temperatures as low as -25°F (-31°C) without

special winterization equipment. For operation at lower

to prevent condensation of moisture. Service the fuel tank

temperatures, the engine must be heated by either a fuel bur-

with the proper grade of fuel for the existing ambient

ning or electric winterization kit. Refer to paragraph 2-22

temperatures. Service fuel stainer and filter assembly and

and 2-23 for operation instructions for these winterization

secondary fuel filter at more frequent intervals. At the end of

kits.

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