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4. Check oil level in the crankcase. 



5. Check cooling water in the sight glass. 



6. Turn on the starting switch. 



7. Pull the starting throttle to the stop until the engine starts, then retard the throttle to 

 the center notch. 



8. Adjust the govenor to give the required generator speed and cut in the control panel. 



9. When the generator has been operated for 30 hours, change the oil (9250) and replace 

 the filter. 



10. The operator will maintain a continuous watch when the generator is in operation. Oil 

 leaks and drippings will be cleaned up and waste disposed of in a flashproof container. 



DUTIES OF STAGING VESSEL PERSONNEL 



Electricians 



Primary Duties — The primary duties of the electricians are to maintain electrical power 

 at all times, to make electrical repairs on switchboards, controllers, and motor-generator 

 sets, to install light bulbs and fuses, and to repair or replace faulty wiring and cable. 



Collateral Duties — The electrician will turn on outside standing lights and anchor lights 

 one half hour before sunset and secure them one half hour after sunrise. During slack time 

 he will chip, wire brush, paint, and assist in keeping the vessel clean. 



Shipfitters 



Primary Duties — The primary duties of the shipfitters are to repair all piping, inspect and 

 repair washbasins and sanitary equipment, inspect voids and compartments for damage and 

 flooding, weigh fire extinguishers, and maintain firefighting and safety equipment in top repair 

 condition. 



Collateral Duties — The collateral duties of the shipfitters will be to assist the experimental 

 group as requested, to chip, wire brush, and paint where required, and to assist, in general, 

 in keeping the vessel clean and in safe operating condition. 



Mechanics 



Primary Duties — The primary duties of the mechanics will consist of repair and mainte- 

 nance of machinery and equipment. This will include the repair of outboard motors, diesel 

 engines, air compressors, gasoline starting engines, salt- and fresh-water pumps and the 

 taking aboard of fresh water and fuel. 



Collateral Duties — The collateral duties of the mechanics will be to assist the experimental 

 group as requested, to chip, wire brush, and paint where required, and to assist, in general, 

 in keeping the vessel clean and in safe operating condition. 



Machinists 



Primary Duties — The primary duties of the machinists will consist of servicing and oper- 

 ating the 200-kw and 60-kw generators, HP and LP air compressors, port and starboard fire 

 and bilge pumps, fresh-water pumps, salt-water cooling pumps, and the diesel-oil transfer 

 pump. 



