Manual
Standby Generator Sets
Table of Contents
SECTION PAGE
SAFETY RULES ................................................ 1-1
INTRODUCTION .....................................................1-3
  Read this Manual Thoroughly ...................................1-3
  Operation and Maintenance ......................................1-3
  How to Obtain Service ..............................................1-3
IDENTIFICATION RECORD .....................................2-1
 Data Label ................................................................2-1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Equipment Description ................................................3-1
Engine Oil Recommendations ......................................3-1
Coolant Recommendations...........................................3-1
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ............................4-1
  High Coolant Temperature Switch ............................4-1
  Low Coolant Level Sensor .........................................4-1
  Low Oil Pressure Switch ...........................................4-1
 Overcrank Shutdown ................................................4-1
 Overspeed Shutdown ................................................4-1
  RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown .....................................4-1
 DC Fuse ....................................................................4-1
FUEL SYSTEMS .....................................................5-1
 Fuel Requirements ....................................................5-1
  Natural Gas Fuel System ..........................................5-1
  Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System....................5-1
  LP Fuel System .........................................................5-1
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................6-1
 Generator .................................................................6-1
 Engine.......................................................................6-1
 Cooling System .........................................................6-1
 Fuel System ..............................................................6-1
 Electrical System ......................................................6-1
  Cold Weather Kit .......................................................6-2
  Reconfiguring the Fuel System ..................................6-2
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................7-1
Generator AC Lead Connections ..................................7-1
 Four-lead, Single-phase Stator ..................................7-1
Alternator Power Winding Connections ........................7-1
 3-phase Alternators ..................................................7-1
INSTALLATION .......................................................8-1
Installation ...................................................................8-1
Preparation Before Start-up .........................................8-1
 Transfer Switch ........................................................8-1
 Fuel System ..............................................................8-1
  Generator Set Lubrication ........................................8-1
  Prior to Initial Start-up .............................................8-1
 Engine Coolant .........................................................8-1
 Belt Tension ..............................................................8-1
 Electrical System ......................................................8-1
Initial Inspection for QT Genset Start-up .....................8-1
Start-up Checklist ........................................................8-2
  Preparation for Start-up............................................8-2
 Start-up Inspection ...................................................8-2
OPERATION ...........................................................9-1
Generator Control and Operation ................................9-1
Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch ...............9-1
  Engine Start-up and Transfer ...................................9-1
  Retransfer and Shutdown .........................................9-1
Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch ...........9-1
MAINTENANCE .....................................................10-1
Maintenance Performed by Authorized
 Service Facilities .....................................................10-1
  Every Three Months ...............................................10-1
  Once Every Six Months ...........................................10-1
 Once Annually .........................................................10-1
  First 100 Operating Hours ......................................10-1
  Every 500 Operating Hours ....................................10-1
  Every 800 Operating Hours ....................................10-1
Exhaust Manifold Procedure ......................................10-1
Intake Manifold Procedure .........................................10-1
Cylinder Head Procedure ...........................................10-1
Cooling System ..........................................................10-2
Overload Protection for Engine DC 
 Electrical System ....................................................10-2
Checking Fluid Levels ................................................10-2
  Check Engine Oil ....................................................10-2
 Battery Fluid ...........................................................10-2
 Engine Coolant .......................................................10-2
Maintenance Owner/Operator Can Perform ................10-3
  Check Engine Oil Level ...........................................10-3
 Check Battery .........................................................10-3
 Exercise System ......................................................10-3
  Inspect Cooling System ...........................................10-3
  Check Engine Coolant Level....................................10-3
  Perform Visual Inspection .......................................10-3
  Inspect Exhaust System ..........................................10-3
  Check Fan Belt ........................................................10-3
  Inspect Engine Governor ........................................10-3
  Changing Engine Oil ...............................................10-3
  Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ............................10-3
 Spark Plugs ............................................................10-4
 Coolant Change .......................................................10-4
Miscellaneous Maintenance ........................................10-4
  Cleaning the Generator ...........................................10-4
 Battery ....................................................................10-4
 Battery Maintenance ...............................................10-4
 Battery Replacement ...............................................10-5
SERVICE SCHEDULE ...........................................11-1
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................12-1
Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................12-1
NOTES
EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS
WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS
WARRANTY
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