CHAPTER 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM5-6115-593-34 NAVFAC P-8-631-34 TO-35C2-3-463-2 CHAPTER 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TEST, MEASUREMENT, AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT (TDME) AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 2-1. REPAIR PARTS. Repair parts and equipment are listed and illustrated in the Repair Parts and Special Tools List manual 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 manual covering 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 in Table 2-1. Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING 2-4. This section contains troubleshooting information for locating and correcting operating troubles which may develop in the generator set. Each malfunction for an individual component unit, or system is followed by a list of tests or inspections which will help you to determine probable causes and corrective actions to take. You should perform the tests/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 a malfunction 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 fault indicators should always be checked prior to troubleshooting. SECTION III. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 2-7. GENERAL. This section contains general instructions on repair practices such as cleaning, connecting and disconnecting wires, soldering, and welding. WARNING COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR CLEANING AND DRYING PURPOSES CAN CREATE AIRBORNE PARTICLES THAT MAY ENTER THE EYES. PRESSURE SHALL NOT EXCEED 30 PSIG AND USE ONLY 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-free cloth. 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 replacement procedures. Before a part is unsoldered, note the position of the leads. If the part has several leads, tag each of the leads before unsoldering any of them. If wiring must be replaced, use leads of the same length and gauge. Never use replacement 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 heating capacity. Make well-soldered connections, using no more solder than is necessary. Do not allow drops of solder to fall into the unit. Do not allow a soldering iron to come into contact with insulation or other parts that may be damaged by excessive heat. Do not disturb the setting of any 2-1