
e. Engine Accessories Lubrication (Fig. 7)
(1)
Alternator
Most alternators contain sealed bearings and require no periodic lubrication, however, CHECK to
make certain there are no lubrication points on your particular alternator.
(2)
Starter
Most starting motors are lubricated at assembly and should be relubricated only when the starter
is removed and disassembled, however, INSPECT the starter to make certain it has no
lubrication points.
(3)
Water Pump
The water pump is packed at assembly and requires no periodic lubrication. Replace pump if
signs of lubricant leakage are found.
(4)
Fan Hub
The fan hub is also lubricated at assembly and requires no periodic lubrication. Replace hub if
lubricant is leaking.
3.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
This air cleaner is a dry type which may be cleaned as many as six times before replacing it with a new
air cleaner. A definite time schedule for cleaning or changing the air cleaner cannot be determined
because of varying operating conditions. However, since this air cleaner can be removed and replaced
without difficulty on this generator set (simply by loosening three metal clamps on each end of the air
cleaner)
,
it may be inspected either at prescribed service intervals or at any time deemed necessary.
a. Inspecting the Air Cleaner
(1)
Make periodic checks of air cleaner inlet screen for obstructions. If any obstructions are present,
remove them.
(2)
Check outlet connection for proper seal.
NOTE: DO NOT
judge the element’s life just by looking at it,
IT SHOULD LOOK DIRTY
, or it’s not
doing its job.
b. Cleaning Instructions
(1) Do not tap the air cleaner on a hard surface to clean it, and
(2) Never leave the air inlet ducting open longer than necessary during the
service procedure.
(1)
Pressurized air cleaning
After removing the air cleaner from the generator set, blow air into the outlet neck, causing dust
to flow off the air cleaner filter media.
(
1) Do not use compressed air higher in pressure than 100 psi, and
(2) Do not use compressed air cleaning when the filter media is wet.
(2)
Low pressure water flush
a.
Flow low pressure water, warm or cold, into the air cleaner outlet neck, causing dirt to flow off
CAUTION
CAUTION
OM-2084 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
90CU24 / Series 500392 Generator Sets
Chapter 2-2
November 27/1997
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