Generator and starter

SECTION III (Con't.)

GENERAL

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hour hour

Generator and starter. Inspect the mounting of

The generator and starting motor for loose

connections. Examine the brushes, brush holders

and springs. Inspect the commutators for dirt

and scoring.

Tighten loose mounting bolts. Replace generator

brushes worn to one half their original length.

Replace starter brushes worn to one half their

original length.

Engine generator regulator. Inspect the generat-

or for proper operation, tight connections, and

secure mounting. The generator regulator should

allow an appreciable charge to go into the

battery after the starter is used. After the

battery is fully charged, the ammeter should

read only a slight charge.

Tighten loose mounting nuts and connections.

Adjust or replace a defective engine generator

regulator.

CONTROL PANEL

Gages. Examine the condition of all gages. See

that all gages indicate correctly and that the

glass is not cracked or broken.

Tighten loose mounting screws and connections.

Replace any defective or damaged gage.

Meters. See that all meters are securely mount-

ed operating properly and that the glass is

not cracked or the indicators are not bent or

broken.

Tighten loose mounting screws and replace any

defective or damaged meter.

Control valves. Inspect all control valves for

packing leak s and proper operation. See that

handwheels are securely mounted.

Tighten packing or replace as required. Replace

a defective or damaged control valve.

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