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G38 Engine Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual LT40HD rev. K5.00 - K7.01 LT40HD Super rev. J9.01 - K4.00 LT50HD rev. A1.01 - A6.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
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Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...
SECTION 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is provided as a supplement to the equipment manufacturer’s manuals. This manual provides information specific to the use of this equipment on the Wood-Mizer ® sawmill. Refer to the sawmill operator’s manual and manufacturer's manual before attempting to operate this equipment.
Operation Starting The Engine SECTION 2 OPERATION Starting The Engine Engine Control Lights See Figure 2-1. The following indicator lights are located on the sawmill control panel. Alternator Charge Indicator: Lights up if the alternator is not charging the battery. Engine Temperature Indicator: Not used.
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Operation Starting The Engine DANGER! Operate your engine/machine only in well ventilated areas. The exhaust gases of your engine can cause nausea, delirium and potentially death unless adequate ventilation is present. DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. The leaking fuel or oil could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames.
Maintenance Safety SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for maintenance intervals and procedures unless oth- erwise instructed in this manual. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for dusty conditions. IMPORTANT! This manual only provides information about additional procedures or procedures to be performed at different time intervals than found in the manufacturer's manuals.
Maintenance Cooling System Cooling System Wash the engine or brush off sawdust and debris every 50 hours of operation. Clean the grass screen, cooling fins, and external surfaces. Remove any dust, dirt or oil. See engine manual for further instructions. Air Cleaner WARNING! Always wear proper and necessary safety equipment...
Maintenance Alternator Belt WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Alternator Belt The belt tension should be checked after the first 100 hours of operation, when the bat- tery is not charging properly or when the alternator belt is squealing.
Maintenance RPM Adjustments 6. After the alternator belt has been tensioned, tighten the adjustment bolt jam nut. Tighten the upper and lower pivots and replace the belt covers. RPM Adjustments WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any engine service. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Check the RPM with a tachometer every 200 hours of operation.
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Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance Review the manufacturer's engine manual for maintenance intervals. WM doc 9/18/19 Maintenance...
Fuel Tank (G28/G29/G38) SECTION 4 REPLACEMENT PARTS Fuel Tank (G28/G29/G38) LT40 Rev. K4.08+ LT40 Super Rev. J7.17+ LT40HD Rev. K6.09+ LT40HD Super Rev. K3.17+ LT50 Rev. A5.17+ 3H1166C DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. TRAY ASSEMBLY, GAS CAN...
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R02423-2 8 Ft. Fuel shut-off valve added to fuel tank to prevent possibility of fuel feeding back into engine during travel (LT40 Rev. K4.10/LT40HD Super Rev. K3.20/LT40HD Rev. K6.12/LT50 Rev. A5.20). Created service part 074943 Fuel Pick-Up with Shut-Off Fitting.
Fuel Tank (G26/G29/G38) (2010+) LT40 Prior to Rev. K4.06 LT40 Super Prior to Rev. J7.16 LT40HD Prior to Rev. K6.07 LT40HD Super Prior to Rev. K3.15 LT50 Prior to Rev. A5.15 3H1163-2 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY.
Fuel Tank (G26/G29/G38) (Pre-2010) LT40 Prior to Rev. K4.06 LT40 Super Prior to Rev. J7.16 LT40HD Prior to Rev. K6.07 LT40HD Super Prior to Rev. K3.15 LT50 Prior to Rev. A5.15 3H0415C DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY.
Replacement Parts Engine Mount Assembly (G28/G29/G38) Engine Mount Assembly (G28/G29/G38) 3H0509-3 DESCRIPTION (Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. MOUNT KIT, KOHLER ENGINE 016319 Mount Weldment, Kohler Engine 014514 BUSHING ASSEMBLY, MOTOR MOUNT 016380 Bushing, 2” OD x 2” 016378 ...
Replacement Parts Engine Assembly Engine Assembly CHOKE 3H1178-1B DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. COVER, G38 ENGINE CEG38 ENGINE ASSEMBLY, 38HP EFI KOHLER 079385 Engine, 38Hp Kohler ECH980-3020 079384 Air Cleaner, Kohler 38HP Filter, Kohler Primary Air #25-083-01-S 046553 Filter, Kohler Secondary Air #25-083-04-S 046554...
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Replacement Parts Engine Assembly Grip, 1/16” x 3/8” x 1 1/2” Black 003229 Bracket, Throttle Mount 003222 Cable Assembly, G35 (G38) Throttle 034809 Decal, Choke ID 003230 Alternator Parts (See Section 4.4) Engine Mount Parts (See Section 4.2) Muffler 110658 Spark Arrestor, 1 1/2"...
Replacement Parts Engine Pulley Guards (G38) Engine Pulley Guards (G38) 3H0980D DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. GUARD WELDMENT, G35 (G38) ENGINE PULLEY 003220 PLATE WELDMENT, G35 (G38) ENGINE PULLEY GUARD MOUNT 003263 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 3/4” HEX HEAD WITH CONICAL WASHER F05005-134 GROMMET, 5/8”...
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INDEX maintenance air cleaner alternator belt battery cooling system fuel filter miscellaneous RPM adjustments safety operation control lights shutoff starting parts list engine assembly engine mount assembly fuel tank 4-1, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5 motor assembly pulley guards 4-11 G38doc091819 Index...
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