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LPW/LPWS/LPWX ENGINE
OPERATORS' HANDBOOK

P027-08270

ALPHA seRIes / neW ALPHA seRIes

OrIGINAL INStrUCtIONS

Summary of Contents for Alpha LPW Series

Page 1: ...LPW LPWS LPWX ENGINE OPERATORS HANDBOOK P027 08270 ALPHA seRIes neW ALPHA seRIes OrIGINAL INStrUCtIONS ...

Page 2: ...cation neither the Manufacturer the Distributor nor the Dealer shall in any circumstances be held liable for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof The information given is subject to the Company s current Conditions of Tender and Sale is for the assistance of users and P027 08270 Copyright Lister Petter Ltd Dursley Gloucestershire GL11 4HS England is based upon results obtained from tests car...

Page 3: ...ntents Introduction 5 1 Safety Information 7 2 Technical Data 13 3 Starting and Stopping 14 4 Engine Fluids 17 5 Routine Maintenance 19 6 Troubleshooting 27 7 Maintenance Record 29 8 Warranty 37 9 Index 39 ...

Page 4: ...Filter Oil Filter Adaptor Fuel Filter Turbocharger Lifting Eye Radiator Fan LPW s t4 Alternator Flywheel Inlet Manifold Starter Motor Exhaust Manifold LPW X 3 Radiator Fan may have 6 blades Exhaust Manifold Flywheel Housing Sump Drain Plug Inlet Manifold Oil Filter Fuel Filter LPWs2 Glow Plugs ...

Page 5: ... have the necessary knowledge and experience Read each section thoroughly and carefully taking note of all the information and instructions given This is for your safety and to ensure the correct maintenance of your engine For speciﬁc aspects of operation and maintenance use the table of contents page 3 or the index page 40 to ﬁnd the section you need Where instructions are numbered in sequence th...

Page 6: ...e consult your local Lister Petter distributor or dealer RUnnInG In To assist running in all engines are despatched with an initial ﬁll lubricating oil which must be changed after 100 hours Your engine does not require gradual light load running in Extended light load running should be avoided as this could damage the cylinder bore and allow lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system ...

Page 7: ...el engine has been properly trained and instructed in the correct procedures CAUtIon Follow all safety instructions accurately Carefully read and follow all safety information and instructions in this manual Observe the safety and informative symbols on your engine and equipment emergency Precautions Bepreparedwithsuitableequipment and knowledge in case a ﬁre starts Identify a location from which ...

Page 8: ... part of the electrical system is being worked on WARnInG Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing Wear suitable ear protection against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noise To avoid loss of concentration do not use music or radio headphones while operating an engine When undertaking maintenance do not work under any plant that is only held by overhead lifting e...

Page 9: ... tHIS COULd LEAd tO SErIOUS INJUrY Or dEAtH 1 4 FUeL sYsteM PReCAUtIons WARnInG NEVErALLOWANYUNPrOtECtEd SkINtOCOMEINtOCONtACtWItH tHE INJECtOr SPrAY AS FUEL MAY ENtEr tHE BLOOdStrEAM WItH FAtAL rESULtS WARnInG N e v e r m a k e u n a u t h o r i s e d adjustments to the emission compliant fuel injection pumps this could be dangerous and invalidates warranty claims In the USA unauthorised adjustme...

Page 10: ...cause irritation or discomfort if they come into contact with the eyes or mouth and they may give off toxic gases if burnt 1 6 PReCAUtIons WItH oIL seALs Some engines may be ﬁtted with seals or O rings manufactured from Viton or a similar material When these substances are exposed to abnormally high temperatures in excess of 400 C 752 F an extremely corrosive acid is produced WARnInG IF AN OIL SEA...

Page 11: ...ith any rough surfaces or sharp corners so as to avoid any possibility of chaﬁng taking place Alternator The following points must be strictly observed when an alternator is ﬁtted otherwise serious damage can be done Never connect a battery into the system without checking that the voltage and polarity are correct Never remove any electrical cable while the battery is connected in the circuit Neve...

Page 12: ...points must be considered before attempting to lift the engine Ensure any lifting equipment to be used has the correct capacity to lift the engine Ensure that the lifting equipment is designed to give a vertical lift from directly above the engine lifting eye Check that the engine lifting eyes are not damaged and that they are secure The engine lifting eyes are suitable for lifting the engine and ...

Page 13: ...n of 25 C 77 F without derating If the combustion air temperature rises above this temperature the rated power must be reduced in accordance with the relevant standard LPW LPWX LPWT ISO 3046 LPWS ISO 14396 Generating Sets ISO 8528 The maximum permitted ambient temperature is 52 C 125 F 2 2 tHe CooLInG sYsteM Cooling is by a radiator with water circulation being assisted by an engine mounted centri...

Page 14: ...stopping to allow the heat from the bearing to dissipate 3 1 GeneRAL InFoRMAtIon start stop Control The basic engine has a plastic knob fitted to the control Other variants for automatic or remote operation are available 3 stARtInG AnD stoPPInG Engines not ﬁtted with a fuel control solenoid have a spring clip to hold the engine control in the stop position WARnInG Use suitable hand protection when...

Page 15: ...r 15 to 20 seconds before turning the key to the stARt position Immediately the engine starts the key must be turned anti clockwise to the RUn position 4 On variable speed engines reduce the engine speed as necessary starting LPWt4 1 With reference to ﬁgure 3 2 1 move the engine control lever A clockwise until it is against the stop screw B 2 On variable speed engines move the speed control to the...

Page 16: ...move the load from the engine 2 If a variable speed control is ﬁtted reduce the engine speed 3 On engines ﬁtted with a fuel control solenoid turn the key to the oFF position On engines not fitted with a fuel control solenoid move the engine control lever anti clockwise into the stoP position ﬁgure 3 4 and turn the key to the oFF position CAUtIon turning the key to the off position alone will not s...

Page 17: ...ine is started see 2 2 CombustionAir If monograde oils are used and running ambient temperatures are signiﬁcantly higher than starting temperatures a higher viscosity oil should be selected subject to satisfactory starting performance Multigrade oils may be used to overcome the problem Where ambient temperatures are variable and it is not practical to continually change oils accordingly a suitable...

Page 18: ...consumption 4 3 CooLAnt MIXtURe ConCentRAtIon To determine the amount of coolant concentrate to be added ﬁrst calculate the total coolant capacity by adding together the engine and radiator volumes see 5 5 4 Coolant Capacity 4 3 1 For engines with aluminium core radiator Do not use tap water the minerals and ions typically found in tap water can be corrosive to internal engine components including...

Page 19: ...on if conditions are very dusty De carbonising may be required more often if the engine has been running on light loads for long periods 5 RoUtIne MAIntenAnCe Thissectionisdesignedprimarilyforuse bytrainedtechniciansbutitdoescontain sufficient information illustrations and detail to allow the operator to perform basic maintenance work WARnInG routine maintenance must be performed by qualiﬁed perso...

Page 20: ...e engine is operating under very dusty conditions After the ﬁrst 100 hours Marine propulsion engines check idling speed and reset if necessary Change the initial ﬁll lubricating oil1 Renew the oil ﬁlter Every 125 hours1 Do all the above and the following Clean the air cleaner if the engine is operating under moderately dusty conditions Check for fuel coolant and oil leaks Check the serviceability ...

Page 21: ...ul when the belt is reﬁtted or replaced 4 The drive belt must be replaced every 2000 hours irrespective of its condition When a new belt is correctly ﬁtted and tensioned a force F of 31 0 33 5 N 7 0 7 5 lbf is required to deﬂect it a distance d of 3 5mm 0 14in On subsequent checking and adjustment a force F of 22 0 24 0N 5 0 5 4lbf is required to deﬂect it a distance d of 3 5mm 0 14 in 5 4 Checkin...

Page 22: ...ating oil and ﬁlter for the ﬁrst time at 100 hours and then as speciﬁed in 5 3 Maintenance Schedule Table 1 Filling the Cooling system CAUtIon Under some circumstances an air lock can occur when filling the system causing a false level indication 1 Ensure the hoses have been replaced 2 Reﬁll the system with clean fresh water and coolant concentrate to a 50 concentration while bleeding air from the...

Page 23: ...d thread as the genuine one but may fail in service Before changing the filter read 1 5 Precautions with Filters and Elements CAUtIon Continuous operation under heavy loads in ambient temperatures above 35 C 95 F causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly Draining the oil sump Before draining the oil read 1 5 Precautions with Filters and Elements and 1 6 Precautions with Oil Seals The oil sump dra...

Page 24: ...position 4 Move the engine stop run control from the stop to the run position ﬁgure 3 3 2 page 13 5 Operate the fuel lift pump by hand 5 7 1 Priming the fuel filter the bleed screws are denoted by A Changing the Agglomerator Before starting read 1 5 Precautions with Filters and Elements and study ﬁgure 5 7 2 1 Before removing the agglomerator cartridge A from the agglomerator head B you should ﬁrs...

Page 25: ...lonic Air Cleaner A cyclonic air cleaner can be remote or engine mounted over the ﬂywheel housing In either case it is connected to the engine by a moulded rubber hose secured by jubilee clips 1 Regularly remove the dust cap A and empty out all the dust 2 Gain access to the paper element by undoing the two over centre clips B 3 Remove the element 4 Clean the element by directing a low pressure com...

Page 26: ...through the fuel pumps and injectors 4 Stop the engine drain the cooling system and drain the lubricating oil from the sump The crankshaft should not be turned until the engine is again required for service The inhibition ﬂuid should be left in the fuel system 5 Seal all openings on the engine with tape 6 Remove the batteries and store them fully charged after coating the terminals with petroleum ...

Page 27: ...rehensive list of problems and the methods of correction is given in the Workshop Manual If you are in any doubt contact your Lister Petter distributor trOUBLESHOOtING Problem Cause Solution Difﬁculty starting or failure to start Incorrect starting procedure Refer to section 3 Unsuitable lubricating oil or fuel Refer to section 4 No fuel in the tank or the ﬁlter is choked Reﬁll the tank and prime ...

Page 28: ...eating section Loss of compression Check the piston rings and the valves 1 Lossofelectricalsupplytothefuelpumpsolenoid Check the electrical feed 1 Automatic shutdown if protective devices are ﬁtted Investigate the cause and rectify 1 Lack or loss of power Loss of compression Check the piston rings and the valves 1 Choked air ﬁlter Dismantle and clean the cap and element Poor quality fuel Drain ﬂus...

Page 29: ... this manual You must be familiar with the routine tasks set out in 5 Engine Servicing and their correct frequency as described in 5 3 Maintenance Schedule Details of the maintenance work carried out on the engine during the ﬁrst 5000 hours except the daily checks must be recorded in the spaces allocated in this section pages 29 33 for routine maintenance and pages 34 36 for records of non routine...

Page 30: ...30 LPW LPWs LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor Dealer Stamp Date ...

Page 31: ...31 LPW LPWs LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor Dealer Stamp Date ...

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Page 33: ...33 LPW LPWs LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor Dealer Stamp Date ...

Page 34: ...34 LPW LPWs LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs HAnDBooK 7 2 non RoUtIne MAIntenAnCe Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor Dealer Stamp Date ...

Page 35: ...35 LPW LPWs LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor Dealer Stamp Date ...

Page 36: ...36 LPW LPWs LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor Dealer Stamp Date ...

Page 37: ...ly 8 3 ConDItIons oF WARRAntY For the warranty to be valid servicing must be carried out in accordance with 5 Routine Maintenance and with the timings set out in 5 3 Maintenance Schedule Detailed records of servicing must be kept see 7 Maintenance Record Servicing must be by approved dealers or competent engineers The conditions of warranty are The maintenance record must be completed Oils and oth...

Page 38: ...seller is not responsible for failures resulting from misapplication abuse or neglect including operating with inadequate cooling the use of non approved or contaminated fuels Engine Serial Number Purchased from Purchase Date Date Registered with Lister Petter Plant Type Plant Number or lubricants lack of or incorrect maintenance incorrect repair improper storage incorrect starting stopping or ope...

Page 39: ...belt tension 21 F Fuel ﬁlter element 24 Fuel system priming 24 G Glow plug 14 M Maintenance record 29 o Oil ﬁlter 23 Oil pressure switch 14 Oil speciﬁcation 17 Oil Sump ﬁlling 23 Other Publications 2 P Priming the fuel system 24 Publications 2 R Routine maintenance 19 s Safety precautions Waste disposal 11 Safety symbols 8 Start stop control 14 Stopping 16 Storage 26 t Troubleshooting 27 W Warrant...

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