Ordnance Maintenance: Medium Tanks M26 and M45 Auxiliary Engine (W/Generator and Regulator) Waukesha, Model G-TGU - TM 9-1735C War Department Technical Manual

a. These instructions are published for the information and guidance of personnel responsible for field and base maintenance on the auxiliary engine assembly with generator and regulator. These instructions also apply to units in use with medium tanks T26E4 and T26E5. They contain information on maintenance which is beyond the scope of the tools, equipment, or supplies normally available to using organizations. This manual does not contain information which is intended primarily for the using arm, since such information is available to ordnance maintenance personnel in 100-series TM's or FM's. b. This manual contains a description of, and procedure for disassembly, overhaul, assembly, trouble shooting and testing of the auxiliary engine, generator, and generator regulator. 2. Forms, Records, and Reports a. General. Forms, records, and reports are designed to serve necessary and useful purposes. Responsibility for the proper execution of these forms rests upon commanding officers of all units maintaining this equipment. It is emphasized, however, that forms, records, and reports are merely aids. They are not a substitute for thorough practical work, physical inspection, and active supervision. b. Authorized Forms. The forms, records, and reports generally applicable to units maintaining this equipment are listed below with brief explanations of each. No forms other than approved War Department forms will be used. Pending availability of forms listed, old forms may be used. For a current and complete listing of all forms, see current FM 21-6 (Lists and Index of War Department Publications). (1) War Department Lubrication Order. War Department Lubrication Order 9-735 prescribes lubrication maintenance for this equipment. A lubrication order is issued with each vehicle and is to be carried with it at all times. Instructions contained therein are mandatory to all users of the equipment and supersede all conflicting lubrication instructions of prior date. (2) WD AGO Form 9-71 Locator and Inventory Control Card). Except when specified otherwise by the War Department, this form will be used as a bin tag, locator card, or inventory control card by all units authorized automotive spare parts. (3) WD AGO Form 9-72 (Ordnance Stock Record Card). This form is prescribed for use by ordnance maintenance and depot companies. Figure I Auxiliary engine w/generatcr and regulator assembly — left front. Figure 2. Auxiliary engine vo/ generator and regulator assembly — right rear. (4) WD AGO Form 9-76 (Request for Work Order). This form will be used for requesting repairs, alterations, or other type of work within or between organizations and departments. (5) WD AGO Form 9-77 (Job Order Register). This form will be used to keep a chronological record of work orders. (6) WD AGO Form 13-1 (Automotive Disability Report of Vehicles Disabled More Than 3 Days). This form will be accomplished and submitted as directed in current War Department instructions. (7) WD AGO Form 462 (Work Sheet for Full-track and Tank-like Wheeled Vehicles). This form will be used for maintenance services and for all technical inspections of these vehicles. (8) WD AGO Form 461-5 (Limited Technical Inspection). This form will be used for limited technical inspections to classify vehicles as to general over-all condition. (9) WD AGO Form 478 (Modification Work Order and Mai or Unit Assembly Replacement Record and Organizational Equipment File). This form will be kept in possession of organizational maintenance personnel and will accompany vehicles upon transfer and evacuation to higher echelon.

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