Generator Assembly; General; Generator Assembly Removal - Hobart 60CU20 Operation And Maintenance Manual With Illustrated Parts List

OM-2226 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
60CU20 / Series 500062 / 400 Hz. Generator Set
Section 3

1) General

This section provides information and instructions for removal and installation of the generator set.

2) Generator Assembly Removal

a) Procedure for Gaining Access to the Generator
WARNING
Before starting removal of the generator assembly, position the front section of the
generator set under a hoist, which is capable of lifting at least 1500 pounds (560 kg).
When removing generator assembly, refer to Connection Diagram in Chapter 5 and proceed as
follows:
(1) Disconnect battery leads from the generator set.
(2) Remove required canopy assembly components.
(3) Disconnect output cables from the power module load contactors.
(4) Disconnect plug connectors from the back of the control box and remove the control box
(5) Remove the air cleaner and the pipe/hoses connecting it to the engine.
Note: cover the turbo inlet while the air cleaner is removed.
(6) Remove the generator stator leads from the power module and remove the power module.
(7) Remove required support table components above the generator.
(8) Remove generator housing cover.
b) Removing the generator Assembly
(1) Remove the bolt that mounts the generator assembly to the frame of the generator set.
(2) Support the engine at the flywheel housing with wooden blocks, or second hoist if available.
(3) Using the hoist, support the generator assembly. For lifting convenience, a M12-1.75 threaded
hole is drilled in the top of the generator housing. Insert a M12-1.75 eyebolt in the hole and
attach the hoist chain to the eyebolt as shown in Figure 1.
(4) Remove the generator-to-flywheel coupling bolts.
(5) Remove the bolts and detach the generator housing from the engine.
(6) Carefully lift and separate the generator from the engine.
May 2, 2013

Generator Assembly

Chapter 3-3
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