Table Of Contents - Boss DY8500 Series Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Chapter 1: Overview
Technical Specifications & Data ......................... 3
Chapter 2: Operating The Diesel Generator
2-1 General Main Points of Safety During
Operation .......................................................................... 4
2-1.1 Fire Prevention ............................................... 4
2-1.2 Exhaust Gases ............................................... 4
2-1.3 Accidental Burns .......................................... 4
2-1.4 Electric Shock and Short Circuits ...... 4
2-1.5 Other Safety Points..................................... 5
2-1.6 Battery ................................................................ 5
2-2 Preparation Before Operation ..................... 6
2-2.1 Fuel Choices and Fuel Treatment ..... 6
2-2.2 Fill Engine Oil ................................................. 7
2-2.3 Check Air Filter ............................................. 8
2-2.4 Checking the Generator ......................... 8
2-2.5 The Fuel and Oil ........................................... 8
2 -3 Checking the Operation
of Diesel Engine ........................................................... 9
2-3.1 Low Pressure Alarm System ................. 9
2-3.2 Open Case Door and Cover .................. 9
2-3.3 Engine Break In ............................................ 9
2-4 Starting the Generator ................................... 10
2-4.1 Manual Starting .......................................... 10
2-4.2 Electric Starting ......................................... 10
2-4.3 Battery ............................................................. 10
2-5 Proper Operation of the Generator ........ 12
2-5.1 Operating The Diesel Engine ............. 12
2-5.2 Checks During Engine Operation ... 12
2-6 Loading ................................................................... 12
2-6.2 Output of Electricity ................................ 12
2-6.3 Charging the Battery .............................. 13
2-7 Stopping the Generator ................................ 13
Chapter 3: Maintenance ........................................ 15
3-1 Maintenance Schedules ............................... 15
3-1.1 Changing the Engine Oil ........................ 16
3-1.2 Replacing the Oil Filter .......................... 16
3-1.3 Air Filter Maintenance Schedule ..... 16
3-1.4 Fuel Filter Maintenance ......................... 16
3-1.5 Cylinder Head Bolt Tensions .............. 16
3-1.6 Battery Check .............................................. 16
3-2 Storing for Long Periods of Time ........ 17
Chapter 4: Overhauling
& Troubleshooting ..................................................... 18
4-1 Overhauling & Troubleshooting
Procedures .................................................................... 18
4-2 Questions & Answers...................................... 18
Chapter 5: Part Listings .......................................... 19
Overall view of engine
generator assembly ................................................. 19
Exploded view of frame assembly .................20
Electric panel parts drawing .............................. 21
Generator head assembly .................................... 22
Fuel system components .....................................23
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