Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information
- Section 2: General Information
- Section 3: Activation and Startup
- Section 4: Operation
- Section 5: Maintenance
- Component Locations
- Access Panels
- Maintenance
- Remove From Service
- 25 Hour Break-In
- Daily Maintenance
- Schedule A Maintenance
- Schedule A Maintenance Item Locations
- Preliminary Instructions
- Inspecting the Enclosure Louvers
- Inspecting the Fuel Lines
- Inspecting Coolant Level and Hoses
- Inspecting Radiator for Clogging
- Checking Lubricating Oil Level and Drain Hose
- Replacing Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter
- Checking Battery Condition/Fluid Level
- Inspecting Accessory/Drive Belt
- Replacing Air Filter Element
- Final Instructions
- Schedule B Maintenance
- Schedule C Maintenance
- Return To Service
- Section 6: Troubleshooting
Maintenance
30 Owner’s Manual for Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
Checking Fluid Level
Check the fluid level of unsealed batteries. If necessary,
fill with distilled water only. DO NOT use tap water.
Verifying Battery State of Charge
Verify the battery state of charge using a digital multime-
ter (DM). Recharge and retest if state of charge is below
manufacturer's recommendations. Replace battery if
necessary.
Battery Replacement
Removal
Proceed as follows to remove the battery:
1. Remove negative battery cable (black) from nega-
tive (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove positive battery cable (red) from positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. See Figure 5-11. Install rubber protective cover
over positive (+) battery terminal (A).
Figure 5-11. Remove/Install Battery
4. Loosen two screws with nylon washers to release
battery hold-down clamp from battery tray.
5. Grasp battery strap (B), and lift battery from battery
tray.
6. Remove rubber protective cover from positive (+)
battery terminal.
Installation
Proceed as follows to install the battery:
1. Install rubber protective cover over positive (+) bat-
tery terminal.
2. Grasp battery strap and lift battery.
3. Set battery onto battery tray.
4. Tighten two screws with nylon washers to secure
hold-down clamp to battery tray.
5. Remove rubber protective cover from positive (+)
battery terminal.
6. Install positive battery cable (red) to positive (+)
battery terminal.
7. Install negative battery cable (black) to negative (-)
battery terminal.
NOTE: If continuing with Schedule A maintenance pro-
cedures, leave negative battery cable (black) discon-
nected.
Inspecting Accessory/Drive Belt
Inspection
NOTE: 4.5L (48 kW) units are provided with an auto-
matic belt tensioner and do not need adjustment.
Proceed as follows to inspect accessory/drive belt condi-
tion:
1. Perform visual inspection as follows:
• Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, excessive wear, or
other damage.
• Verify belt is free of grease and oil.
• Replace belt if contaminated, damaged, frayed, or
worn.
NOTE: Use a solution of soap and warm water to clean
pulleys, if necessary. Avoid use of solvents, but if used,
always follow by a soap and water wash.
2. Verify fan belt deflection.
(000164)
WARNING
Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground
terminal before working on battery or battery
wires. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
(000130)
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
001499
A
B
(000130)
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING