Vedeneyev M-14P, Maintenance Manual

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TO M-14P M.S.
TASK CARD No. 203
M.S. ITEM
PROCEDURE
: Inspection/Check
OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CORRECTIVE ACTIONS CHECKED
BY
CAUTION: PERFORM OPERATIONS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED WITHOUT REMOVING THE
GENERATOR FROM THE ENGINE.
(1) Check attachment of the generator, make sure the generator-to-engine attachment
nuts are reliably tightened.
(2) Clean the outer surfaces of soiling, check to see that the generator surface is free from
mechanical defects, the air intake hose and pipe are reliably secured,
(3) Remove the protective band from the generator and check reliable contacts of all
current-carrying wires.
(4) Check easy movement of the brushes in the holders, condition of the commutator, good
repair of brush springs. Measure the maximum brush length. Replace the brushes shorter
than 17 mm or having chipping with new brushes of the same make taken from the SPTA
set.
NOTE: To preclude hanging of brushes and damaee to the commutator, take into account
intensity of brush wear during preceding operation period and leave in the
generator the brushes of such a length that will suffice to last up to the next
scheduled maintenance.
CAUTION: REPLACE BRUSHES ONLY WITH THE GENERATOR REMOVED FROM THE
ENGINE. SEAT AND FIT THE NEW BRUSH SET TO THE COMMUTATOR.