Diesel Gen-set Operation Instructions
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Chapter 8 Operation of the Gen-set
I. Preparations and inspections before operation
1. Areas at around Gen-set shall be cleaned up and unsafe objects shall be moved
away, in order to prevent operation from being influenced or danger from being
caused and ensure that intake/exhaust duct for ventilation of equipment room is not
blocked;
2. Before inspection, check if key switch of control panel is “OFF” and emergency
stop switch is “ON”;
3. Check all electric circuits to see if wiring harness is damaged or leaks electricity or
not. If any, replace the wire; and, check if the connection is loose or damaged or not.
If any, tighten or replace it.
4. Check reliability of fasteners and throttle control system, confirm if various
operating mechanisms are flexible, portable and reliable and check pre-tensioning of
charger belt and fan belt;
5. Check if there is large amount of dust accumulating on control panel and Gen-set.
If any, clean it in order to prevent electric shock or reduction of cooling performance
of the Gen-set caused by these dust and pollutants.
6. Check if electrodes of battery are corroded or not. If any, clean it;
7. Check restriction indicator of air filter and replace the filter if restriction display
appears.
8. Check level of fuel, engine oil and coolant in the Gen-set. Carry out refilling when
the level is low;
9. Check if all pipelines and joints in fuel supply system, lubrication system, cooling
system and other systems of diesel engine are free from fuel leakage and water
leakage.
