Hobart 9OC24S Operation Manual page 109

GENERATOR DIVISION
HOBART BROTHERS
COMPANY
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND OVERHAUL MANUAL, TM-240A
SELF-PROPELLED GENERATOR SET, SPEC. NO. 5381A
the end of each 200 hours of operation, or every three months if the equipment
is operated less than 300 hours in the three months period. "AR" services
are
performed on an "AS REQUIRED" basis.
3. Inspection/Check
A. General
Inspections, checks, and maintenance are described in general here. More
specific and detailed information contained in 2-2 and 2-3, will be referenced
when applicable.
B. "AR" Checks and Operations (As Required)
(1) Engine
(a) Change air cleaner cartridge
A definite time schedule for changing the air cleaner cartridge cannot
be established. Observe the indicator when the engine is stopped. When
the flag is locked in full view, change the cartridge. See 2-2, Para. 3.
(b) Check engine "blow-by" as required if the engine lacks power or uses
oil excessively. Refer to the Cummins Operation and Maintenance
Manual.
(c) Tighten manifold, muffler, and exhaust pipe attaching hardware (nuts
and capscrews) as required.
(d) Tighten all attaching hardware as required.
(2) Electrical system (12-V DC)
(a) Check battery terminals
Anytime the battery compartment doors (Ref. 2-2, Fig. 15) are opened
for any reason, visually check battery cable connectors and battery
posts. If corrosion is observed, disconnect cables and clean battery
posts and connectors with a wire brush or special battery post-and-
connector cleaning tool. Coat posts and connectors with a light film
of petroleum lubricant before reconnecting cables.
(3) Drive train
(a) Clutch pedal travel
Ott 30/73
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