This manual is published for informational purposes only and the information so provided should
not be considered as all-inclusive or covering all contingencies. If further information is required,
Thermo King Corporation should be consulted.
Sale of product shown in this manual is subject to Thermo King’s terms and conditions
including, but not limited to, the Thermo King Limited Express Warranty. Such terms and
conditions are available upon request. Thermo King’s warranty will not apply to any
equipment which has been “so repaired or altered outside the manufacturer’s plants as,
in the manufacturer’s judgment, to effect its stability.”
No warranties, express or implied, including warranties of fitness for a particular
purpose or merchantability, or warranties arising from course of dealing or usage of
trade, are made regarding the information, recommendations, and descriptions
contained herein. Manufacturer is not responsible and will not be held liable in contract
or in tort (including negligence) for any special, indirect or consequential damages,
including injury or damage caused to vehicles, contents or persons, by reason of the
installation of any Thermo King product or its mechanical failure.
The maintenance information in this manual covers unit models:
SGCO (062007): Model with SG+ controls and clip-on unit frame
SGCO (062009) Model with SG+ controls and clip-on unit frame
For further information, refer to:
SGCO 3000 Parts Manual
TK482 and TK486 Engine Overhaul Manual
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Training Guide
Tool Catalog
TK 53717
TK 50136
TK 40282
TK 5955
The information in this manual is provided to assist owners, operators and service people in the proper
upkeep and maintenance of Thermo King units. This Thermo King family of generator sets includes one
model: SGCO. When maintenance information differs between models, this manual uses the model
nomenclature (e.g. SGCO) to indicate that the information applies to specific units only. In addition, the
model nomenclature indicates the following:
Model Nomenclature
Unit Feature
CO................................................... Clip-on unit frame
Summary of Contents for SGCO 3000
Page 4: ......
Page 12: ...SGCO 3000 Genset Addendum 12...
Page 14: ...Genset Model Features 14...
Page 22: ...Service Guide 22...
Page 32: ...Unit Description Features Options 32...
Page 78: ...Operating Instructions 78...
Page 86: ...Electrical Maintenance 86...
Page 114: ...Engine Maintenance 114...
Page 124: ...Alternator Operation and Diagnosis 124...
Page 130: ...Structural Accessory Maintenance 130...
Page 138: ...Index 138...
Page 140: ...Electrical and SG Menu Flow Diagrams 140...
Page 141: ...141 SGCO 3000 Wiring Diagram Page 1 of 1...