OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR
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2-3 Checking the operation of the diesel engine
2-3.1 Low-pressure alarm system.
H.D diesel engines have a low-pressure sensor system where if the oil pressure
drops too low, the sensor will shut the engine off. The purpose of having this
system is to ensure that the engine does not seize up. If there is not enough oil
in the engine, the temperature of the oil will be raised too high. On the contrary,
if there is too much oil in the engine, the engine oil can slow the engine down
considerably.
2-3.2 How to open the case door/cover
(1) Open the case door: Pull the
handle outward and open the
door. Do these checks daily.
(2) Loosen the outer cover bolt of
the air filter and outer cover of
the oil nozzle, and then check
the air filter.
(3) Check the outer cover of the
oil nozzle. Loosen the butterfly
nut and open the outer cover.
2-3.3 Engine break in
When you purchase a brand new engine, the engine must be properly broken
in. The break in period is about 20 hours.
(1) Avoid overloading the engine when brand new
(2) Change the engine oil according to specifications. An oil change for a brand
new engine is about 20 hours or every month, an older engine, the oil
change is about 100 hours or three months.
2-4 Starting the generator set
2-4.1 Starting.
Start the engine in accordance with procedures below:
(1) Open the front door to put the speed handle
to right side, namely “on” position.
(2) Turn the ignition switch of the engine to the
“Start” position for 1~2 seconds.
(3) After starting the engine, loose the ignition
switch and it will return to “On” position
automatically, the engine start to work.
(4) If fail to start, please restart the engine as
above steps after 15 seconds.
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