Hobart 60PL20 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 5

INTRODUCTION
This manual contains operation and maintenance information for a 400-Hertz generator set manufactured
by Hobart Brothers Company, Power Systems Group, Troy, Ohio 45373.
This manual is not intended to be a textbook on electricity or electronics. Its primary purpose is to provide
information and instructions to experienced operators, electricians, and mechanics who have never seen
or operated this equipment. It is the intent of this manual to guide and assist operators and maintenance
people in the proper use and care of the equipment.
Use of the manual should not be put off until a trouble or need for help develops. Read the instructions be-
fore starting the unit. Learn to use the manual and to locate information contained in it. Its style and ar-
rangement are very similar to commercial aircraft manuals. The manual is divided into six chapters. Each
chapter is divided into as many sections as required. Each new section starts with page 1. Each page is
identified by chapter, section and page number, which are located in the lower, outside corner. When infor-
mation located in another portion of the manual is referred to, its location is identified by a chapter, sec-
tion, and paragraph, or figure number.
For example, " (See 2-3, Para. B) " refers to information located in Chapter 2, Section 3, Paragraph B. If a
Chapter and Section are not indicated in a reference, the referenced material is located in the same sec-
tion as the reference, Example, (See Para. B).
In addition to operation and maintenance instructions, the manual contains an illustrated parts list in Chap-
ter 4, and a collection of manufacturer's literature and supplemental information in Chapter 6.
Content of the manual is arranged as follows:
Chapter 1. Description/Operation
Chapter 2. Servicing
Chapter 3. Troubleshooting
Chapter 4. Illustrated Parts List
Chapter 5. Optional Equipment
Chapter 6. Manufacturer's Literature
December 31/91 Revised
OM-2053
Introduction
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