3, 5, 10 KW GAS/5, 10, 15 KW DIESEL GENERATOR SETS

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 SITUATION: Demonstrate competency of the task
skills and knowledge by correctly responding to the
multiple-choice test covering installation and operation
of the 3-kw, 5-kw and 10-kw gas, 5-kw and 10-kw diesel,
and 15-kw diesel generator sets.

1. When grounding the 5-kw gas generator set, where should

the ground strap be secured?

Ground terminal screw.

Ground terminal hanger.
Ground terminal clip.
Ground terminal stud.

2. When handling gas _____.

always provide metal to metal contact.

never allow metal to metal contact.
none of the above.

3. When installing the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set, how

many feet is the ground rod driven into the ground?

10 feet.
8 feet.
6 feet.
5 feet.

4. When injecting ether into the 15-kw diesel generator, what

switch is used?

ETHER.
START-RUN-STOP.
BATTLE START.
PRIMER.

5. How close to the load can a 3-kw gas generator set be

located?

25 feet.
30 feet.
50 feet.
100 feet.

6. To prevent generator sets PU-617/M, PU-625/G, or PU-

628/G from over heating while operating in extreme heat,
 you must _____.

ensure the air intake is in the SUMMER position.

inspect load meter.
ensure power unit has been lubricated.
all of the above.

7. When using the 15-kw diesel generator, when should you

place the BATTLE SHORT switch in the OFF position?

When the tanks have enough fuel.

After 30 seconds have passed.
When the fuel tanks are empty.
All of the above.

8. On the 15-kw Diesel Tactical Utility Generator Set,

approximately how far should the manual SPEED control
be positioned?

All of the way.

1/2 of the way.
1/4 of the way.
1/3 of the way.

9. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators, what

direction will you adjust the rheostat increase voltage?

Clockwise.
Push up.
Push down.
Counterclockwise.

10. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators, how

long will you hold the MASTER switch in the PREHEAT
position?

4 minutes.
3 minutes.
2 minutes.
1 minute.

11. When checking the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator

percentage rated current, which meter must be viewed?

Frequency/volt/current meter.
Current meter/frequency meter.
 Percent current voltmeter.
Percent rated current meter.

12. When checking the 15-kw diesel generator set fuel tank, in
what position should the BATTLE SHORT switch be
positioned?

ON.
STOP.
RUN.
START.

13. How many positions does the air intake shutter on the 3-kw
generator set have?

4.
2.
1.
None.

14. When starting the 15-kw diesel generator, if the engine fails
to start within 15 seconds, how long must the cranking
motor be allowed to cool?

At least 15 seconds.
At least 3 minutes.
At least 1 minutes.
At least 2 minutes.

15. When stopping the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator set, in

what position is the MASTER switch placed?

PRIME.
AUX.
OFF.
ON.

16. When preparing the 15-kw diesel generator set for starting,
what access doors are kept open?

Shutter and battery doors.

Air vent door and control cubicle doors.
Auxiliary and control cubicle doors.
Battery and air vent doors.

17. When starting a 3-kw gas generator set the fuel selector
 valve must be in what position?

AUX.
SET TANK.
Depends on fuel supply
None of the above

18. When starting the 5-kw gas generator and positioning the
air cleaner intake shutter, what do you depend on for proper
positioning?

The ambient temperature.

The body temperature.
The vehicle temperature.
The wet bulb temperature.

19. When performing installation procedures for the 5- or 10-

kw generator set, what preventive maintenance do you
perform?

Daily operation.
Quarterly operation.
Before operation.
During operation.

20. When starting the 5- or 10-kw gas generator manually,

where do you position the CHOKE control?

5/8 closed.
1/2 closed.
3/4 closed.
1/4 closed.

21. When stopping the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator set, in

what position is the AC circuit breaker?

CLOSED.
ON.
OFF.
OPEN.

22. After starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator, ensure

that the MASTER switch returns to what position?

START.
STOP.
 FAST.
PRIME and RUN.

23. When using the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators, what do

you adjust to obtain full load frequency?

FREQUENCY Control.
VOLTAGE Control.
SPEED Control.
CURRENT Control.

24. When installing the 5-kw gas generator, where should the
VOLTAGE/PHASE SELECTOR switch be positioned?

The lowest voltage.

The highest voltage.
110 volts.
The desired VOLTAGE/PHASE position.

25. When installing the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set, where

are the power cable leads connected?

For a maximum reading.

For a minimum reading.
For load terminal board requirement.
None of the above.

26. When starting the 5-kw gas generator manually, in what

position is the RUN-STOP switch placed?

EMERGENCY RUN.
NORMAL.
START.
STOP.

27. The 5-kw or 10-kw gas generator set can operate 16

degrees out of level.

True.
False.

28. Generator set MEP-016A develops six horsepower and

_____ RPM.

3600.
1200.
 6400.
2400.

29. When operating in extreme cold generator set MEP-016A

_____.

does not require lubrication.

requires lubrication once a week.
none of the above.

30. When performing starting procedures for the 5- or 10-kw

gas generator set, in what position is the generator circuit
breaker?

OFF.
ON.
CLOSED.
OPEN.

31. Generator sets PU-617/M, PU-625/G, and PU-628/G are

all equipped with POWER TRANSFER switches.

True.
False.

32. When starting the 5-kw gas generator electrically, in what

position is the REMOTE-LOCAL switch?

STOP.
LOCAL.
REMOTE.
START.

33. The rear support wheel/leg of the 15-kw diesel generator

set has been locked in position. What is the next step?

Level generator.
Extend both landing pads.
Start generator.
Extend support leg.

34. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators, how

long do you hold the MASTER switch to the START
position?

2 minutes.
 3 minutes.
4 minutes.
None of the above.

35. When the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator is running

smoothly and voltage has been adjusted, in what position
should the circuit breaker be placed when applying the
load?

ON.
OFF.
START.
STOP.

36. When starting the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set, where

do you position the MASTER switch?

To start and run.

To run and stop.
To hold and start.
To prime and run.

37. After starting the 5-kw gas generator electrically, what do

you adjust as the engine warms up?

CHOKE control.
SPEED control.
FUEL control.
RUN control.

38. For emergency stopping of the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel

generators, what do you pull?

Prime stop.
Pressure button.
AC control circuit breaker.
DC control circuit breaker.

39. When starting the 5-kw gas generator electrically, in what

position is the RUN-STOP switch?

START.
NORMAL.
EMERGENCY.
STOP.
40. When operating the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator, what
should be the minimum reading on the oil pressure gauge?

40 psi.
30 psi.
20 psi.
10 psi.

41. When manually starting the 5-kw generator, when will you
close the choke?

When using arctic grade diesel fuel.

When the generator fails to start.
When the generator is warming up.
When electrically starting the generator.

42. When adjusting the 15-kw diesel generator frequency,

which meter must be viewed?

Current meter.
Frequency meter.
AC voltmeter.
Kilowatt meter.

43. When installing the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set, what

should you do with the front splash shield?

Tie it down.
Remove it.
Turn it around.
Close it.

44. When operating the 15-kw diesel generator, what switch

must be held in the CLOSED position until the CIRCUIT
BREAKER indicator illuminates?

REMOTE/LOCAL switch.
BATTLE SHORT.
DC CIRCUIT BREAKER.
CIRCUIT BREAKER switch.

45. To stop the 15-kw diesel generator, to what position must

the CIRCUIT BREAKER switch be positioned?

OPEN.
START.
 RUN.
STOP.

46. The ground strap is connected to the 10-kw diesel generator

at one end. What is the other end of the ground strap
connected to?

Ground stick.
Ground rod.
Ground pole.
Ground stud.

47. When starting the 5- or 10-kw gas generator and

positioning the oil pan baffle rod, what do you depend on
for proper positioning?

The wet bulb temperature.

The vehicle temperature.
The body temperature.
The ambient temperature.

48. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators, to what

position will you move the MASTER switch, after you
leave the PREHEAT position?

START.
HOT.
HEAT.
CLOSE.

49. When using the 15-kw diesel generator set fuel tank, where
should the START-RUN-STOP switch be positioned?

START.
STOP.
ON.
RUN.

50. When starting the 5- or 10-kw gas generator electrically, in

what position is the GOVERNOR control?

OFF.
ON.
STOP.
START.
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