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MAIN GENERATOR (cont)
ASSEMBLY (cont)
42. Install gasket (36) on bearing cap (35), position bearing cap on bearing housing (42), and install six lockwashers (34)
and capscrews (33).
43. Install pulley (32), locking plate (31), three lockwashers (30), and capscrews (29).
44. Remove insulating paper. Position four brush holders (28) in magnet frame (45). Install four locking plates (27),
lockwashers (26), and capscrews (25). Connect electrical leads to brush holders and install four lockwashers (24)
and capscrews (23). Position fan (22) and install 16 lockwashers (21) and capscrews (20). Lockwire capscrews.
45. Adjust brush holders to within 3/32 inch (2. 38 mm) of commutator. Carbon way must be parallel to commutator
segments.
46. Install brushes. Refer to TM 55-2210-224-12 for brush adjustment data.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Components of this locomotive are heavy and may be awkward to handle. Use
correct lifting procedures, indicated lifting devices, and/or assistance from other
personnel to avoid injury.
47. Install lifting eye (3). Use a suitable lifting device and lift main generator over mounting base.
48 Install two upper and lower pads (19) and slowly lower main generator, moving it toward engine. Lower into position
on pads.
49. Install two capscrews (18), flat washers (17), castle nuts (16), and cotter pins (15).
50. Check that punch marks on engine flywheel and main generator line up.
51. Position ground cable (14) and install 16 lockwashers (13) and capscrews (12). Reach through large hole in bell
housing and install eight capscrews (11), lockwashers (10), and nuts (9).
52. Position lines (8), two screens (7), and clamp (6) and install four lockwashers (5) and capscrews (4).
53. Connect electrical leads to main generator and remove tags.
54. Remove lifting eye (3). Install covers (2) and latch latches (1).
55. Close electrical equipment cabinet door.
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