Transmission Oiling system - Exploded View
Figure 55
4. Drain the flushing solution.
5. With the drain plug removed, pour some
additional fresh solution into the pump lines as a
final flushing of the screen.
6. Re-attach line. Replace drain plug. Fill case
to proper level with Texaco #EP90 Universal Gear
Method Of Flashing 125 V AC Generator
Lubricant (about 17 quarts) and test pump for
Figure 56
proper flow through sight glass.
NOTE: The filter screen flushing procedure
secondary should have extension leads with insulated
is recommended as a seasonal lubrication
probes.
requirement in keeping with good
METHOD: With the generator rotating at
equipment maintenance programs. Where
proper speed, plug the transformer into any
normally gear cases are drained, flushed,
"Hot" 125 VAC outlet and touch the probes
and re-filled with fresh lubricant for an
to L1 & L2 connections at the junction box
upcoming season, this procedure varies
on the generator. A momentary contact is
only in that the flushing solution is poured
all that is required.
into the case through the pump suction line
so that the filter screen back-flush occurs
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
automatically.
Little maintenance is required other than routine inspection
and cleaning. The bearings are prelubricated and will be a
LOSS OF GENERATOR VOLTAGE (125 V.A.C.)
long life item unless damaged by accident or excessive
Occasionally, Winpower 3600 RPM generator
driving belt tension.
will lose its residual magnetism and fail to produce
The interior of the generator should be clean and
AC power. This is very unusual, unless the
unobstructed. Slip rings and brushholders should be kept
generator has been dis-assembled, or has received a
free from dirt, oil, and moisture. If compressed air is
severe jolt. In such a case it will be necessary to
available it can be used effectively for cleaning.
"flash the field" in order for the generator to again
produce power.
To 'flash the field" a step-down transformer
with a nominal 125 V.A.C. primary winding and a
12 to 30 volt secondary winding can be used. A
12.6 volt filament transformer will also do the job.
(See Figure 56).
The transformer primary should have a cord
with a plug for a 125 V.A.C. wall receptical. The
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