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GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. Operation and Maintenance Manual Gas Engine Model: WP04 WEICHAI AMERICA CORP. Revision: August 2019...
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Weichai America Corp. Purpose This manual is intended to inform customers on how to operate, install and maintain the Weichai America WP04 series gas engines. This document will be provided to customer so they can incorporate this information into their manuals and service documents.
GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. Table of Contents Description of the Illustration Marks ................... 5 Engine Introduction and Performance Parameters ..............6 1. Introduction of Engine Model ................... 6 2.
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GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. 9. Replace Engine Breather Filter ..................24 10. Inspect Belts, Pipes, Clamps and Hoses ................24 11. Inspect Ignition System ....................24 12.
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GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. Engine Introduction and Performance Parameters 1. Introduction of Engine Model WP04 TA/NA NA: Natural aspirated TA: Turbocharged G: Gas engine WPxx: Engine series 2.
GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. See engine nameplate to find engine model, series number, rated power, rated speed and weight. More data as following table: 3.
GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. U.S. EPA Legal Requirements This engine has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Non- road and stationary constant-speed engine.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage or decrease the life of equipment. Weichai America Corp. is continually striving to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to make improvements and changes when it becomes practical and/ or possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to previously sold equipment.
Oil and Coolant Information Natural Gas Engine Oil Weichai America Corp. recommends using a straight weight or multi-weight low ash content oil specifically formulated for Natural Gas Engines. Specific weight depends on operating temperatures. Consult your oil supplier for specific product recommendations.
The engines moving parts are closely fitted for long service, and even though all Weichai America WP04 Gas Engines are run before they leave the factory, an additional period may be required before uniform oil films are established between all mating parts.
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GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. Maintenance Intervals– Non-emergency Preventative Maintenance Schedule – Non-Emergency Interval Interval (Hours) Event Maintenance Event Weekly Number The first 1500...
GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. WP04 Gas Engine Maintenance Procedures 1. Check Engine Oil A. Ensure engine is level. B. Pull dipstick after the engine stop running at least 5 minutes.
GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. 3. Check Oil Pressure A. When engine is running and at normal operating temperature, check oil pressure gauge. i. Some engines will have an analog gauge and others will have an electronic gauge from the ECU.
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GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. With #4 piston at “TDC” adjust these valves to: WP04GNA Exhaust 0.3mm/0.012” / Intake 0.2mm/0.008”; #4@TDC Illustration 10 7.Inspect Spark Plugs Inspect high tension leads from coils for shorts, cracking and damage.
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Weichai America Corp. Maintenance for Long-Term Storage Weichai America Corp. runs all completed engines prior to shipping to customers. Your engine was hot tested and calibrated using fully formulated coolant in the cooling system and Mobil Pegasus 805 40W Natural Gas Engine Oil prior to being drained and shipped to you. Your engine can be stored Six (6) to twelve (12) months depending on humidity control in storage without any further service.
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GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. Engine Service Schedule Log Service Service Start Complete Hour Comments Initial Interval (hr.) Date Time Time Meter 1000 1500...
GET YOUR WEICHAI & AFTERMARKET SERVICE PARTS AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM WEICHAI & PSI SERVICE MANUALS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT FLYPARTSGUY.COM Weichai America Corp. Engine Identification Engine Part Number: Engine Serial Number: Engine Application: Purchased From: In-Service Date: Engine Hours at Delivery: Revision: August 2019...
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