ARMY TM  5-6115-612-12 MARINE  CORPS  TM  6115-12/7 AIR  FORCE TO 35C2-3-471-1 NAVY AG-320B0-0MM-000 2-3. STARTING THE GENERATOR SET. The detailed start procedures described in  this  manual  are  given  in  a  quick reference  form  on  the  operating  in- structions  plate  (figure  2-2). See table 1-2 for plate location. Position generator set   on   a   level   surface. Generator set start is illustrated in figures 2-3 and 2-4. WARNING To prevent accidental movement, ensure that handbrake is set when generator set is parked. Set   the   Handbrake. handbrake lever (figure 2-3, in ON position to set parking Place step 1) brakes. WARNING Explosion, fire, or electrocution may result from frayed, cut, or missing insulation^- on power cable. Do not place power cable on  airframe. Failure to observe this   warning   could   result   in injury to personnel or equipment damage. e. Connect Power Cable. Insert power cable into aircraft receptacle as far as it will go. (See figure 2-4, step  4.) f. Startinq Procedures. See   figure 2-4, step 5, and proceed as follows. WARNING WARNING To  prevent  injury,  ensure  that generator set is grounded before operation. b.  Grounding the  Generator  Set. Ground the generator set in accordance with  paragraph  4-2  and  as  shown  in figure 2-3, step 2. c. Perform PMCS. Refer to table 3-2 and perform before operation (B) Pre- ventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) . Ensure  that  fuel and  oil levels are at full. d. Raise Control Panel Access Door. Unlatch, raise, and secure con- trol panel access door. Ensure that fuels and lubricant being used are in accordance with temperature ranges shown on Fuel and Lubricant Specifi- cations plate located on top of engine electronic control module (EECM) access cover. (See figure 2-3, step 3.) To  prevent  injury,  ensure  that ear protection  is worn when operating  generator  set. CAUTION To prevent damage, do not attempt to   start generator set until engine and generator shafts have completely  stopped  rotating. CAUTION Do not operate generator set with engine housing access cover removed. Severe damage to engine compressor  could  result. (1)  Set  VOLTAGE  ADJUST  knob  (5, figure 2-1) to midrange. 2-4