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Maxi-Power
Towable Generator
Model MP65 T4F
Copyright © 2019 Allmand Bros., Inc.
Holdrege, NE, USA. All rights reserved.
116128
Revision A

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Maxi-Power Towable Generator Model MP65 T4F Copyright © 2019 Allmand Bros., Inc. 116128 Holdrege, NE, USA. All rights reserved. Revision A...
  • Page 2 Customer Service by phone at (800) 562-1373, or on the Internet at allmand.com. Knowing the model number of your Allmand Generator will make it easy to order maintenance or repair parts either online or from your local dealer. The model number is generally a number stamped into metal or on a sticker directly on your product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety..... . . 4 Features and Controls ....10 Transporting and Set-Up .

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.   Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.  Do not idle the engine except as necessary. For more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/diesel. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 5 A040491 The Allmand serial number tag is located on the back of the machine. The Triton trailer VIN tag is located on the left side of the trailer tongue.
  • Page 6 Part numbers are indicated on the lower right corner of the label. Adhere a new one to the original location. 39178 22031 39176 69300 39176 69500 39176 69600 39176 62900 39178 70940 39176 62400 39178 67840 39176 09310 39176 73300 39176 50000 39176 73500 39176 73800 ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 7 Safety  The locations of the safety warning labels are as follows. Unit Labels Trailer Labels 21158 20471 21157...
  • Page 8  Keep hands off from the rotating machinery or belts while running. It could cause serious injuries to hands. A010011  When cleaning dust accumulated in devices such as filters, etc., with compressed air, wear safety glasses, etc. to protect your eyes M003 ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 9 Safety  Be sure to stop the engine and let the coolant water sufficiently cool down before draining it.  If the drain valve is opened before the coolant water is cool enough, hot water could jet out, causing burns or scalding. W005 ...

  • Page 10: Features And Controls

    Fuel Tank For storing fuel. Fuel Pipe Selector Valve For switching to supply fuel from outer tank. Supply Module Pump unit for supplying DEF. Valve for coolant to warm up DEF piping at cold CCV (Coolant Control Valve) temperature. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 11 Major Components Description Function Engine Oil Filler Port For supplying and replenishing engine oil to engine. (Oil Level Gauge) (Also for checking the engine oil level and contamination) Engine Oil Filter For filtering engine oil in the system. Activated to rise exhaust gas temperature during manual Exhaust Throttle cleaning.

  • Page 12: Transporting And Set-Up

    • Proper tire air pressure. • Tire lug nuts are not loose. • Tires are not worn or damaged. • Ensure that the end of the drawbar is securely connected to the coupler of the towing vehicle. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 13 Grounding WARNING • Failure to properly ground the unit could result in death or serious injury. Be sure to properly ground the unit before operation. 1. Using a mallet, install a grounding rod (D) firmly into the ground, less than 5 feet (1.5 m) from the unit’s grounding terminal (E).
  • Page 14 0.6 - 0.8” (15 - 20mm) higher than the bottom of the tank (B). 4. When refilling fuel in the tank, be careful to not mix water and sediment. 0.6 - 0.8” (15 - 20mm) Grounding ALLMAND.COM...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Operation Control Panel Panel Light Controller Circuit Breaker Panel Light Switch Voltage Adjuster Control Power Switch...
  • Page 16 ECU Current DTCs About Serial Port Event Log ECU Prev.DTCs ▲ and ▼ Parameters within an item can be viewed by pressing button. Monitor will return to main screen if no commands are entered for 3 minutes. Main Screen ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 17 Operation Connecting Loads Select a cable with sufficient diameter by considering the load capacity and the distance from the generator to the load. Use terminals for connection and securely fasten them. 3 Phase terminal  After checking phase number and voltage of the load, make sure to connect them correctly.
  • Page 18  In addition, it could cause damage to generator and automatic voltage regulator (AVR).  Be sure to shut off the generator before using the voltage selector switch.  When voltage selection is completed, lock the voltage selector switch in position to prevent anyone from operating it. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 19 Operation Auxiliary AC Power GFCI RECEPTACLES BREAKER AUX. RECEPTACLES BREAKER Auxiliary AC Power will be available, independent of the Auxiliary AC Power will position of voltage be available only when selector switch. the voltage selector switch is turned to 240/120V. GFCI RECEPTACLES.
  • Page 20 [Allowable load capacity of GFCI at single phase] Single Phase GFCI (240/120V) Receptacle 36.5 35.3 34.1 32.9 31.7 [Allowable load capacity of GFCI at three phase] Three Phase GFCI (240/480V) Receptacle 63.0 59.0 54.9 50.7 46.6  Never exceed the maximum combined simultaneous power consumption. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 21 Operation Engine Oil・Coolant・Fuel・DEF Engine Oil Use engine oil recommended below. Be sure to use CF class or higher engine oil or superior class. (Using engine oil with poor quality may shorten the life of the engine). Classification API service classification CJ-4 class or higher Viscosity SAE15W-40 ...
  • Page 22  Disposing of fuel must be in accordance with all applicable regulations. Diesel fuel is required to meet the following conditions.  Free from even minute dust particles High optimum viscosity High cetane number (more than 45) High fluidity even at low temperature Low carbon residue content ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 23 Operation DEF is a transparent, colorless, and non-hazardous. In some circumstances, DEF will put off odor, but this is normal and not indicative of any problems.  Only use DEF which conforms to API standards.  Store DEF in a sealed container away from direct sunlight to prevent water evaporation. ...
  • Page 24 3. When the oil level is below its MIN, add engine oil from engine oil filler port [A].  If the oil is found to be dirty or contaminated, change the oil.  To prevent engine output reduction when oil level is too high, do not put more oil in than FULL. Oil Level Gauge FULL ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 25 Operation Check Coolant Level  Check the coolant level in the surge tank. If it is lower than the limit, open the cap and refill the coolant. (Level must be kept above LOW.)  If the coolant in the surge tank is exceedingly low or empty, remove the radiator cap and check the amount of coolant in the radiator.
  • Page 26  Do not remove pre-filter case [A] as fuel is overflow if it is removed. If it is necessary to remove it, plug inlet hose with a clip etc.  Drain the condensate into a container, and then dispose of condensate according to the designated regulations. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 27 Operation Check DEF Level DEF TANK LEVEL  If DEF tank level is below 10%, warning lamps will illuminate and symbols will be displayed as shown below.  If DEF tank level is at 0% and the engine is operated with no DEF, the engine will shut down.
  • Page 28 A010011  Over-tensioning of the belt leads to shaft breakage and reduced bearing life. If it is too loose, belt slippage may lead to premature breakage of the belt or damage to the machine due to overheating. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 29 Operation Check Thermo Label of Alternator Thermo-label on the stator irreversibly changes its color from white to brown by reaching or exceeding 212°F (100°C). Stator thermo-label 212°F (100℃)  Remove the trash and dust from the generator inside by compressed air blowing. ...
  • Page 30 Note that a voltage of several hundred volts is applied to the output terminal and control board. When opening the output terminal cover is unavoidable, be careful not to touch the output terminal. Electric shock or serious injury could result. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 31 Operation Check frequency and voltage 1. After warming up, display [Generator] monitor and press ▲► to show [Generator Frequency]. Check that the frequency of the generator is at 60Hz after warm up. Monitor Screen 2. Press ▲► to show [Generator Voltage] and adjust to rated voltage with a voltage adjuster [ Display Voltage Adjuster Operation with Load...
  • Page 32 “Under inspection and maintenance”.  Remove the battery cathode cable terminal. Install the battery charger  While the unit is in stand-by conditions during automatic operation, battery discharge occurs. Make sure to charge battery, operating the battery charger. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 33 Operation 2. Function  When the start signal activates in stand-by mode, it starts the unit. (This includes preheating.) When the stop signal activates, the unit will continue to operate for 10 seconds to cool down, then the unit stops and is placed again in stand-by mode.
  • Page 34 L3 is equally balanced. Make sure that the current of each phase does not exceed the rated one. ※Keeping a record of machine operation and service checks in the Operation Log will help with discovering any underlying issues or problems with the machine before they become severe. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 35 Operation  Do not under any circumstance, open the portions below during operation. Coolant drain valve  Engine oil drain valve   Never work nearby hot portions of the machine while it is running.  Do not touch hot portions of the machine while inspecting the machine when running.
  • Page 36 7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 until the air does not come out of the air release plug [D]. 8. Finally, firmly tighten the air vent plug [D] and priming pump [E] to A180562 wipe the surrounding fuel clean. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 37 Operation Emergency Stop Emergency stopping procedures  If it is necessary to stop the generator for emergency, press the Emergency Stop button which set up under part of the control panel. When shutting down with the emergency stop button, the machine will be stop immediately. Emergency Stop Button A180102...
  • Page 38  Low load operation during forced cleaning may produce abnormal sound. This is normal.  Pay attention during auto or manual exhaust filter cleaning, since SCR system and exhaust gases reach temperatures hot enough to burn people or cause fire. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 39 Operation SCR Inducement  The warnings below will be indicated before the situation become critical when sensing problems such as no DEF supply, use of poor quality DEF, DEF injection issues, or disconnection of sensors etc.  If no action is performed, the engine will shutdown 3.5 hours later. ...
  • Page 40  Engine will stop when count down timer reaches 0. Contact your nearest dealer as special service tools are required to restore operation.  If the error code is resolved and warning is below level 1 while Escape Mode activated, Escape Mode will automatically exit and normal operation will resume. ALLMAND.COM...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Maintenance Periodic Inspection Important Items at Periodic Inspection and Maintenance The following table shows the inspection and maintenance intervals under normal operation conditions. When used or operated under extreme environmental conditions, it is impossible to warrant the machine even if the above conditions are performed according to the intervals listed in the above table. ...
  • Page 42 Every 4 months ● flexible pipe Change air filter element ● Change coolant (LLC) Every 2 years Clean fuel tank ● Check engine valve clearance ● Change DEF dosing unit filter Every 3,000 hours Clean DEF tank Clean as required ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 43 Periodic Inspection Every Every Every Remarks Maintenance Daily 1,000 hours hours hours Check interior ● Check oil fence drain ● Check terminals and connections Every 4 months ● Check vibration isolators Every 1 year ● Check each rubber hose Every 1 year ●...
  • Page 44 Hot oil could blow out and can cause injury  Never supply more engine oil than the proper level. Too much oil could create white smoke in the exhaust and can cause damage and malfunction to the engine. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 45 Periodic Inspection Change Engine Oil Filter Element Every 500 Hours <Procedure> 1. Remove a drain plug [A] and drain filter case [B]. 2. Remove a center bolt [C] and pull out an element [D]. 3. Wash inside the case [B] with diesel. 4.
  • Page 46  Use the battery charger after you confirm that it is in good operating condition and ready for use.  Disconnect the cable between battery and the machine, and charge the battery with a 12V battery charger. Do not charge two batteries at the same time.  Be sure not to connect (+) and (–) terminals backwards. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 47 Periodic Inspection [How to use booster cable] <Procedure> 1. Stop the engine. To engine block 2. Connect one end of the (+) booster cable to the (+) terminal of the machine battery. 3. Connect the other end of the (+) booster cable to the (+) terminal of the external battery.
  • Page 48  If the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, test the GFCI receptacle before each use.  In case the GFCI has tripped due to the hazard of ground fault currents, investigate the cause and correct it. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 49 Periodic Inspection Check Insulation Resistance Every 2 months or 250 Hours <Procedure> 1. Remove the load side cable from the output terminal board. 2. Loose and remove the bolt (M8) [D] securing the To Bonnet ground cable [E] between [N] and [GROUND] on the output terminal board.
  • Page 50 [C] to drain the condensate accumulated in fuel tank [A].  After making sure that all condensate is completely drained out, close drain valve [C] firmly and install drain plug [B].  Dispose of condensate according to the designated regulations. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 51 Periodic Inspection Change Fuel Filter Element Every 250 Hours <Procedure>  Take out the filter case [A] using a filter wrench.  After thinly applying fuel on the new gasket [B], screw it in.  After the gasket touches the sealing face, tighten another 2/3 turn with a filter wrench.
  • Page 52 Replace the gasket [C] as well.  In case the conditions of lowered engine power and engine stop are not improved even after the supply pump strainer has been cleaned, it should be replaced. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 53 Periodic Inspection  Do not pull out the strainer inside as it cannot be disassembled. (For more information, please refer to the engine instruction manual) Check Terminal and Wirings Every 4 months or 500 Hours Check for any looseness on the cables, any damage on insulated covers, and disconnection, disconnected cables, or short-circuits etc.
  • Page 54  Be careful not to let dust enter inside when removing inner element [D]. Check Engine/Generator Mount Every year or 1,000 Hours Vibration isolation rubbers [A] are used for the support of generator and engine. Check the rubber for any damage or deterioration due to oil sticking. ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 55 Periodic Inspection Clean Oil Fence Every year or 1,000 Hours Expert knowledge is required to clean the inside of the oil fence and to check it for rust. Contact your local service center. Check Hoses Every year or 1,000 Hours Check all the rubber hoses for hardening, cracks, and fissures.
  • Page 56 If the following procedures are neglected, the radiator cap  could be blown out by internal pressure allowing steam or hot coolant to spray out and cause burning. Therefore, make sure to carry out them without fail. LLC (Antifreeze) is toxic.  Beware of flames.  ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 57 Trailer Maintenance Grease Trailer Hub Bearing Contact your authorized dealer. Check Wheel Lug Nuts / Tire Pressure Check tightness of wheel lug nuts (C). Tighten to 90 - 100 lb-ft (122 - 136 Nm). Also check tire pressure. Adjust to 50 PSI (345 kPa). Tire size: ST205/75R15 Load Range C...

  • Page 58: Storage

     Perform the above treatments at least once every three months. Disposal of Product When disposing of this machine, first drain the cooling water and oils. If you require any additional instruction or advice, please contact our office or distributor. ALLMAND.COM...

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Failure and Troubleshooting Protection device To prevent issues during operation, this machine is equipped with various protection devices. List of protective devices, warning lamps, and monitor alarms This machine is equipped with protective devices, and indicates the type of issue with lamps and messages on the monitor display as shown in the table below.
  • Page 60 2. The voltage is usable, but voltage fluctuation is wide and voltage restoration is slow when loaded. <How to reset>  Reset it by pressing CP (AVR) button provided at the side of the breaker plate in the control panel. CP Button ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 61 Failure and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Should any trouble occur during operation, do not leave it. Investigate the cause and take appropriate measures. Read the manual carefully and fully understand what to do in case of trouble. The better you understand the construction and function of the machine, the faster you can find a problem and solution.
  • Page 62 (2) Function circuit protector (CP) for AVR Reset protection (3) Faulty AVR Change  Contact your nearest dealer if you find it difficult to repair by yourselves.  Please see engine operation manual for more details of engine trouble. ALLMAND.COM...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Specifications (not including trailer) Model MP65 T4F Type Brushless Armature Connection Star with Neutral Zig Zag Phase 3 Phase – 4 wire 1 Phase – 3 wires Power Factor Frequency Rated Output 63 (50) 36.5 (36.5) kVA (kW) Voltage 240/120 Amps...
  • Page 64 4,445 / 2016 Operating Weight (lbs / kg) 5,170 / 2345 Length (in / mm) 157 / 3988 Width (in / mm) 68 / 1727 Height (in / mm) 82 / 2083 Trailer GVWR (lbs / kg) 6,000 / 2722 ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 65 Dimensions (units: in)
  • Page 66 Dimensions (units: mm) ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 67 Generator Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 68 Engine Wiring Diagram ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 69 Connector Terminal Arrangement...
  • Page 70 7.Specifications Piping System Diagram [Fuel Piping] Internal Engine Fuel Tank Fuel Filter Fuel Return Fuel Supply Fuel Pre-Filter Air Bleed Pump Fuel Selector Valve Fuel Outlet Fuel Inlet External Fuel Tank A180782 [DEF Piping] A180783E ALLMAND.COM...
  • Page 71 7.Specifications [Cooling Water Piping] Engine A180829E...

  • Page 72: Operation Log

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  • Page 73: Addendum A - Cam Locks / Arctic Kit

    Addendum A - Cam Locks / Arctic Kit NOTE: Location and configuration of kit components may differ according to model. Cam Lock Receptacles The cam lock receptacles allow for quick connection and disconnection of loads. 1. Connect the cam lock connectors from the load to the cam lock receptacles on the lower portion of the outlet panel on the unit.
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