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OPERATOR'S MANUAL GL7000-CAN · GL11000-CAN 1AEACAFAP0380 READ AND SAVE THIS BOOK...
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WARNING To prevent electrical shock the following instruction must be followed. Before the generator can be connected to a building's electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch in the building's main fuse box. The switch is the connection point for generator power and allows selection of generator or main line power to the building.
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FOREWORD You are now the proud owner of a KUBOTA Diesel Engine Generator. This generator is a product of KUBOTA quality engineering and manufacturing. It is made of fine materials and under a rigid quality control system with correct maintenance. It will give you long, satisfactory service. To obtain the best use of your generator, please read this manual carefully.
CONTENTS SAFE OPERATION .................... SERVICING OF GENERATOR ................... 1 SPECIFICATIONS....................... 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PART NAMES ............... 3 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER(GFCI) RECEPTACLE ......5 WHEN THE "RESET" BUTTON EXTENDS DURING OPERATION ....... 5 EASY CHECKER ..................... 6 CONTROL BOX ....................... 6 PREPARATION TO SUPPLY THE ELECTRIC POWER ..........
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CONTENTS AIR CLEANER ....................... 23 Cleaning Secondary Air Filter Element................23 Cleaning Primary Air Filter Element................24 Evacuator Valve......................24 Air Cleaner with Dust Cup ....................24 RADIATOR......................25 Checking Coolant Level, Adding Coolant ............... 25 Changing Coolant ......................26 Remedies for Rapid Coolant Loss ..................
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SAFE OPERATION SAFE OPERATION Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read and understand this operator's manual carefully before operating the generator. All operators, no matter how much experience they may have had, should read this manual and all labels on the generator before operating the generator. It is the owner's responsibility to instruct all operators in safe operation.
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SAFE OPERATION CHECK BEFORE OPERATION & STARTING THE ENGINE A Always turn off the circuit breaker and all switches for the electrical devices before starting the generator. A Check the wiring and connections of the electrical devices before starting the generator. A Be sure to check the engine before operation.
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SAFE OPERATION KEEP THE AREA AROUND THE ENGINE CLEAN A Be sure to stop the engine before cleaning. A Keep the engine clean and free of accumulated dirt, grease and trash to avoid a fire. Store flammable fluids away from sparks and fire. A DO NOT stop the engine without idling.
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SAFE OPERATION HANDS AND BODY AWAY FROM THE ROTATING PARTS A DO NOT operate the generator with the side covers removed or open. Serious personal injury may result if fingers or clothing are caught in the rotating parts. A Be sure to stop the engine before checking or adjusting belt tension and cooling fan.
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A DO NOT mix different types of Anti-freeze. The mixture can produce chemical reaction causing harmful substances. Use approved or genuine KUBOTA Anti-freeze. A Be mindful of the environment and the ecology. Before draining any fluids, find out the correct way of disposing of them. Observe the relevant environmental protection regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters and batteries.
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SAFE OPERATION CONDUCTING SAFETY CHECKS & MAINTENANCE A Know how to stop the generator quickly, and understand operation of all the controls. DO NOT permit anyone to operate the generator without proper instruction. A When checking engine or servicing, place the generator in an open area and level ground.
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SAFE OPERATION DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS Pay special attention to all labels on the generator. Refer to following representations for labels used on the GL Series Generator. Labels are available individually from your KUBOTA Dealer.
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2. Clean warning and caution labels with soap and water, dry with a soft cloth. 3. Replace damaged or missing warning and caution labels with new labels from your local KUBOTA dealer. 4. If a component with warning and caution label(s) affixed is replaced with new part, make sure new label(s) is (are) attached in the same location(s) as the replaced component.
However, when in need of parts or major service, be sure to see your KUBOTA Dealer. For service, contact the KUBOTA Dealership from which you purchased your generator or your local KUBOTA Dealer.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PART NAMES INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PART NAMES (1) Door (7) Base (13) Oil dipstick (19) Engine oil port (2) Coolant filling port (8) Engine oil drain plug (14) Oil filter cartridge (20) Battery (3) Hook (9) Door lock (15) Muffler (21) Air cleaner (4) Fuel tank cap...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND PART NAMES B Control Panel There is a permanent conductor between the generator Standard Model (stator winding) and the frame. C 1 Phase Type (120/240V Dual voltage Type) [GL7000] [GL11000] (1) A.C. Voltmeter (A) Receptacle (2) Glow timer lamp (B) Receptacle (3) Water temperature lamp (C) Receptacle...
If the GFCI can not be reset, the GFCI is faulty. the hazards of ground fault currents that can Contact your KUBOTA dealer. If the GFCI resets cause loss of life. properly, check such things as fault insulation or wet A The GFCI will not protect against short circuits wiring inside the appliance or its cord.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER(GFCI) RECEPTACLE EASY CHECKER CONTROL BOX When an abnormal condition occurs with a part monitored [GL7000] by the easy checker while the engine is running, a lamp flashes to warn the operator of the impending trouble. [GL11000] (1) Charge warning lamp (2) Water temperature-overheat warning lamp, flashes on when cooling water rises to 112...
PREPARATION TO SUPPLY THE ELECTRIC POWER PREPARATION TO SUPPLY THE ELECTRIC POWER GENERATOR GROUNDING RECOMMENDED CAPACITY OF ELECTRICAL DEVICES The end user, equipment owner or operator must contact his local, state, county or municipal electric code BApplication Range department to determine the approved generator grounding method to be used in his application or location.
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PREPARATION TO SUPPLY THE ELECTRIC POWER Power factors of commonly used devices are listed in the following table. Load type Power factor Single - phase induction motors 0.4 to 0.75 Electric heaters, incandescent lamps Commutator motor 0.8 to 0.95 Fluorescent lamps, mercury lamps 0.4 to 0.9 AC arc welder 0.4 to 0.6...
CONNECTING THE LOAD CONNECTING THE LOAD CONNECTING THE LOAD (RECEPTACLES [GL11000] 60Hz 120 / 240V OUTPUT MODEL) To avoid personal injury: A Connect or disconnect the load to the AC receptacle only when the engine is stopped. 1. Turn OFF the circuit breakers on the control panel. [GL7000] 60Hz 120 / 240V (1) Circuit breaker...
PRE-OPERATION CHECK PRE-OPERATION CHECK HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR DAILY CHECK To prevent problems from occurring, it is important to know the condition of the generator. Always perform the following check items before starting the generator. To avoid personal injury from contact with moving parts: A DO NOT open the door or generator side cover while the engine is running.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK BEngine Oil A DO NOT use or charge the battery if the fluid level is below the LOWER (lower limit level) The generator has been shipped without engine oil. mark. Fill with oil to the correct level before attempting to Otherwise, the battery component parts may start the engine.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK PRECAUTIONS ON BFuel GENERATOREQUIPPED ENGINE To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A DO NOT refuel when engine is running or hot. If the engine is kept running under no load or light A Always shut off the engine before refueling. load (load factor below 30%), unburnt fuel or A DO NOT overfill fuel system.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR OPERATING THE GENERATOR 3. Ensure that the fuel lever is set to the To avoid electric shock or fire: "OPEN" Position. A Do not operate or store in wet or damp conditions. To avoid personal injury: A Read " SAFE OPERATION"...
OPERATING THE GENERATOR BWarm-up in Cold Ambient Temperatures In cold weather, the engine oil may be cold with increased 6. Turn the key to "PREHEAT" position. viscosity. This can delay oil circulation or abnormally low oil pressure for some time after engine start-up. This can A See "Cold Weather Starting"...
OPERATING THE GENERATOR COLD WEATHER STARTING STOPPING THE ENGINE If the ambient temperature is below* -5 ) and the engine is very cold, start it in the following manner: 1. Turn OFF all electrical device switches Take steps (1) through (5) in "STARTING THE ENGINE" for connected loads.
OPERATING THE GENERATOR IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO STOP IN THE USUAL PROCEDURE (EMERGENCY 5. Turn the fuel lever to the "CLOSE" position. STOP) If the engine does not stop after turning the key switch to "OFF" position, take the following (EMERGENCY STOP) procedure.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INTERVALS Observe the following for service and maintenance. The lubricating oil change intervals listed in the table below are for Class CF or better lubricating oil of API classification with a low-sulfur fuel in use. If the CF-4, CG-4, CH-4 or CI-4 lubricating oil is used with a high-sulfur fuel, change the lubricating oil at shorter intervals than recommended in the table below depending on the operating condition.
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*4 Replace earlier if necessary. A The items listed above (@ marked) are registered as emission related critical parts by KUBOTA in the U.S. EPA non- road emission regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the above instruction.
PERIODIC SERVICE PERIODIC SERVICE FUEL No.2-D is a distillate fuel oil of lower volatility for engines in industrial and heavy mobile service. Fuel is flammable and can be dangerous. You should (SAE J313 JUN87) handle fuel with care. Grade of Diesel Fuel Oil According to ASTM D975 Water and Carbon To avoid personal injury:...
PERIODIC SERVICE BAir Bleeding the Fuel System BChecking the Fuel Pipes To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A DO NOT bleed a hot engine as this could cause A Check or replace the fuel pipes after stopping fuel to spill onto a hot exhaust manifold the engine.
PERIODIC SERVICE ENGINE OIL BCleaning the Fuel Filter Pot Every 100 hours of operation, clean the fuel filter in a clean place to prevent dust intrusion. To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine before checking and 1.
A Oil with a viscosity higher than 10W-30 A Oil not recommended by KUBOTA A When using oil of different brands from the previous (1) Engine oil drain plug one, be sure to drain all the previous oil before adding 3.
PERIODIC SERVICE AIR CLEANER BReplacing the Oil Filter Cartridge To avoid personal injury: To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine before cleaning air A Be sure to stop the engine before changing the filter element. oil filter cartridge. A Allow engine to cool down sufficiently.
PERIODIC SERVICE BEvacuator Valve Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions - or daily when used in dusty condition - to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt. A If the dust cup is mounted incorrectly, dust or dirt will not collect in the cup and allow the dust to come into direct contact with the element and thus require the element be replaced prematurely.
When it is caution and securely retighten the cap. between the "FULL" and "LOW" marks, the coolant will A If coolant is leaking, consult your local KUBOTA usually last for one day's work. Dealer.
PERIODIC SERVICE A When coolant is added, coolant level may drop the first time the engine is started. Stop the engine, and add BChecking Radiator Hoses and Clamps coolant if necessary. BChanging Coolant To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to check radiator hoses and hose 1.
A Anti-freeze is extremely flammable and explosive build up, adversely affecting the engine parts. 7. Kubota's genuine long-life coolant has a service life of under certain conditions. Keep fire and children 2 years. Be sure to change the coolant every 2 years.
PERIODIC SERVICE BATTERY To avoid personal injury: A Be careful not to let the battery electrolyte contact your body or clothing. A Wear eye protection and rubber gloves, since the diluted sulfuric acid solution burns skin and eyes, and eats holes in clothing. Should this occur, immediately wash it off with running water and get medical attention.
PERIODIC SERVICE When battery boost starting engine, follow the instructions below to safely start the engine. 1. Bring helper battery of the same voltage as disabled generator within easy cable reach. 2. Put on safety goggles and rubber gloves. 3. Ensure the vent caps are securely in place. (if equipped) 4.
Refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual or your local KUBOTA Dealer for specific information. [Engine model: Z482, D722] (1) Fuse 3A: External connection terminal block...
PERIODIC SERVICE FAN BELT BAdjusting Fan Belt Tension To avoid personal injury: A Be sure to stop the engine and remove the key before checking the belt tension. A Be sure to reinstall the detached safety shield after maintenance or checking. A deflection of between 12 to 14 Proper fan belt mm (0.47 to 0.55 in.) when the...
TRANSPORTING/STORAGE TRANSPORTING/STORAGE 2. Remove dirty engine oil, fill with new oil and run the engine for about 5 minutes to let the oil penetrate to all the parts. To avoid personal injury: 3. Check all the bolts and nuts, and tighten if necessary. A Secure the generator to prevent movement 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING To avoid personal injury: A Always perform any check at "STOP" condition except for special check in which operation is required. A DO NOT touch the charging section during operation. A Keep your hands and body away from the rotating parts during operation. If the machine does not function properly, use the following chart to identify and correct the cause.
TROUBLESHOOTING EASY CHECKER Trouble Cause Countermeasure When the key is turned, the lamp Bulb is defective. Replace doesn't light on. Component or wiring defect of Check, repair charging circuit. The water temperature lamp lights on Engine overheating. See "Precaution Overheating" in when operating.
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Engine oil is over filled. Remove oil to upper limit of gauge. Fuel quality is bad. Replace fuel with good quality fuel. Abnormal soundLarge vibration. Crack of vibration-proof rubber. Replace. Others. Check, repair. If you have any questions, contact your KUBOTA Dealer.
AUTOMATIC START/STOP UNIT AUTOMATIC START/STOP UNIT To connect the machine to an auto stop/start UNIT the generator is equipped with the ectt on the left side of the control panel. To connect the exterior apparatus with the machine, perform the following instructions; 1.
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