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Examination Resultsfor

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

Module/SubCourse: SS0018 Edition: A

You received a passing grade of 90%.

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QuestionQuestionReferenceReference

16 LESSON 1

24 LESSON 4

26 LESSON 3

44 LESSON 4

47 LESSON 3

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.

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1. When grounding the 5-kw gas generator set, whereshould the ground strap be secured?

Ground terminal hanger.Ground terminal clip.

Ground terminal screw.

Ground terminal stud.

2. When stopping the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator set,in what position is the MASTERswitch placed?

ON.

OFF.

AUX.PRIME.

3. On the 15-kw Diesel Tactical Utility Generator Set,approximately how far should the manual SPEEDcontrol be positioned?

1/4 of the way.

1/2 of the way.

1/3 of the way.

All of the way.

4. When operating the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator,what should be the minimum reading on the oilpressure gauge?

40 psi.

30 psi.

20 psi.

10 psi.

5. Generator sets PU-617/M, PU-625/G, and PU-628/Gare all equipped with POWER TRANSFERswitches.

True.

False.

6. When stopping the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator set,in what position is the AC circuit breaker?

OPEN.

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CLOSED.

OFF.

ON.

7. When installing the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set,how many feet is the ground rod driven into theground?

10 feet.

8 feet.

6 feet.

5 feet.

8. When starting the 5- or 10-kw gas generator andpositioning the oil pan baffle rod, what do you dependon for proper positioning?

The vehicle temperature.

The ambient temperature.

The wet bulb temperature.

The body temperature.

9. When starting the 5-kw gas generator manually, inwhat position is the RUN-STOP switch placed?

STOP.

START.

EMERGENCY RUN.

NORMAL.

10. After starting the 5-kw gas generator electrically, whatdo you adjust as the engine warms up?

CHOKE control.

FUEL control.

RUN control.

SPEED control.

11. When starting the 5-kw gas generator electrically, inwhat position is the RUN-STOP switch?

START.

STOP.

EMERGENCY.

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NORMAL.

12. 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.

13. When the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator is runningsmoothly and voltage has been adjusted, in whatposition should the circuit breaker be placed whenapplying the load?

START.

OFF.

ON.

STOP.

14. When checking the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generatorpercentage rated current, which meter must beviewed?

Current meter/frequency meter.Frequency/volt/current meter.

Percent current voltmeter.

Percent rated current meter.

15. How many positions does the air intake shutter on the3-kw generator set have?

4.

2.

1.None.

16. How close to the load can a 3-kw gas generator set belocated?

50 feet.

30 feet.

25 feet.

100 feet.

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17. When operating the 15-kw diesel generator, whatswitch must be held in the CLOSED position until theCIRCUIT BREAKERindicator illuminates?

CIRCUIT BREAKER switch.

BATTLE SHORT.

DC CIRCUIT BREAKER.

REMOTE/LOCAL switch.

18. When handling gas _____.

always provide metal to metal contact.

never allow metal to metal contact.

none of the above.

19. When performing installation procedures for the 5- or10-kw generator set, what preventive maintenance doyou perform?

Quarterly operation.

Before operation.

During operation.

Daily operation.

20. The rear support wheel/leg of the 15-kw dieselgenerator set has been locked in position. What is thenext step?

Extend support leg.

Start generator.

Level generator.

Extend both landing pads.

21. When using the 15-kw diesel generator, when shouldyou place the BATTLE SHORT switch in the OFFposition?

When the tanks have enough fuel.

After 30 seconds have passed.

When the fuel tanks are empty.

All of the above.

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

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what position will you move the MASTERswitch,after you leave the PREHEAT position?

CLOSE.

START.

HEAT.

HOT.

23. Generator set MEP-016A develops six horsepower and_____RPM.

2400.

6400.

3600.

1200.

24. When starting the 5- or 10-kw gas generator manually,where do you position the CHOKE control?

1/2 closed.

3/4 closed.

5/8 closed.

1/4 closed.

25. When installing the 5-kw gas generator, where shouldthe VOLTAGE/PHASE SELECTORswitch bepositioned?

The desired VOLTAGE/PHASE position.

110 volts.

The highest voltage.

The lowest voltage.

26. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators,what direction will you adjust the rheostat increasevoltage?

Push up.

Counterclockwise.

Clockwise.

Push down.

27. The ground strap is connected to the 10-kw dieselgenerator at one end. What is the other end of the

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ground strap connected to?

Ground rod.

Ground stick.

Ground stud.

Ground pole.

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

does not require lubrication.

requires lubrication once a week.

none of the above.

29. When installing the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set,what should you do with the front splash shield?

Turn it around.

Close it.

Remove it.

Tie it down.

30. When adjusting the 15-kw diesel generator frequency,which meter must be viewed?

Kilowatt meter.

Current meter.

AC voltmeter.

Frequency meter.

31. When injecting ether into the 15-kw diesel generator,what switch is used?

BATTLE START.

ETHER.

PRIMER.

START-RUN-STOP.

32. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators,how long will you hold the MASTERswitch in thePREHEAT position?

4 minutes.

3 minutes.

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2 minutes.

1 minute.

33. When starting a 3-kw gas generator set the fuelselector valve must be in what position?

AUX.

SET TANK.

Depends on fuel supply

None of the above

34. When performing starting procedures for the 5- or 10-kw gas generator set, in what position is the generatorcircuit breaker?

OFF.

OPEN.

CLOSED.

ON.

35. To prevent generator sets PU-617/M, PU-625/G, orPU-628/G from over heating while operating inextreme 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.

36. When manually starting the 5-kw generator, when willyou close the choke?

When using arctic grade diesel fuel.

When electrically starting the generator.

When the generator fails to start.

When the generator is warming up.

37. When starting the 5-kw gas generator electrically, inwhat position is the REMOTE-LOCAL switch?

STOP.

START.

LOCAL.

REMOTE.

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38. When checking the 15-kw diesel generator set fueltank, in what position should the BATTLE SHORTswitch be positioned?

RUN.

ON.

START.

STOP.

39. When starting the 5- or 10-kw gas generatorelectrically, in what position is the GOVERNORcontrol?

STOP.

ON.

START.

OFF.

40. The 5-kw or 10-kw gas generator set can operate 16degrees out of level.

True.

False.

41. For emergency stopping of the 5-kw or 10-kw dieselgenerators, what do you pull?

DC control circuit breaker.

Prime stop.

Pressure button.

AC control circuit breaker.

42. When preparing the 15-kw diesel generator set for

starting, what access doors are kept open?

Shutter and battery doors.

Battery and air vent doors.

Air vent door and control cubicle doors.

Auxiliary and control cubicle doors.

43. When starting the 5-kw gas generator and positioningthe air cleaner intake shutter, what do you depend onfor proper positioning?

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The wet bulb temperature.

The body temperature.

The ambient temperature.

The vehicle temperature.

44. When starting the 15-kw diesel generator, if the enginefails to start within 15 seconds, how long must thecranking motor be allowed to cool?

At least 1 minutes.

At least 3 minutes.

At least 15 seconds.

At least 2 minutes.

45. When using the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators, whatdo you adjust to obtain full load frequency?

SPEED Control.

VOLTAGE Control.

FREQUENCY Control.

CURRENT Control.

46. To stop the 15-kw diesel generator, to what positionmust the CIRCUIT BREAKERswitch be positioned?

OPEN.

RUN.

STOP.

START.

47. When starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generators,how long do you hold the MASTERswitch to theSTART position?

2 minutes.

3 minutes.

4 minutes.

None of the above.

48. After starting the 5-kw or 10-kw diesel generator,ensure that the MASTERswitch returns to whatposition?

FAST.

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PRIME and RUN.

START.

STOP.

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

RUN.

ON.

START.

STOP.

50. When starting the 5- or 10-kw diesel generator set,where do you position the MASTERswitch?

To run and stop.

To start and run.

To hold and start.

To prime and run.