TM-9-2920-257-30&P Maintenance and Parts Manual for 200 Amp M113 Generator Download
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TM 9-2920-257-30&P (a) Clean exterior surface of generator with cloth (item 5, App B) dipped in dry cleaning solvent (item 2, App B). (b) Dry thoroughly with compressed air or dry cloth (item 5, App B). NOTE Compressed air must not exceed 10 psig. (2) If necessary, clean rotor slip rings as follows: (a) Remove dirt or carbon brush film from rotor slip rings using a 1/2 inch wide strip of crocus cloth (item 1, App B). WARNING Eye injury can occur if eye shields are not worn when using Compressed air to blow dirt or other particles off rotor slip rings. (b) After sanding, blow dirt or other particles off rotor slip rings using compressed air. b. Generator Disassembly procedure. (1) Remove fan (fig. 3-1). CAUTION When removing self-locking nut, do not attempt to keep generator shaft from turning by inserting screwdriver or any other tool between fan blades. To do so could result in damage to fan. (a) Ensure that woodruff key is in key slot on pulley end of shaft. Clamp key and shaft securely in a vise with soft-jaw caps to prevent generator shaft from turning. (b) Remove and discard self-locking nut (1). (c) Remove fan (2) and key (3) from shaft of rotor (14). (d) Remove generator from vise. 3-2