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D10 Engine Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual LT15 rev. C3.01 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. February 1998 Form #1098...
Table of Contents Section-Page ABOUT THIS MANUAL SECTION 1 OPERATION Preparation For Starting .................1-2 Starting The Engine................1-5 Stopping The Engine ................1-11 SECTION 2 MAINTENANCE Air Cooling System ................2-1 Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner.................2-2 Oil & Oil Filter ..................2-3 Fuel Filter ....................2-4 Drive Belt Adjustment................2-5 Alternator Belt ..................2-7 RPM Adjustments ..................2-9...
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 SECTION 1 OPERATION While your engine is still new, applying heavy loads may reduce its life. Follow the breaking-in procedure below during the first 20 hours of operation. 1. Avoid overloading Never apply heavy loads during the breaking-in period. 2.
OPERATION Preparation For Starting Preparation For Starting 1. Fuel Selection And Handling Use only diesel fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Before filling the fuel tank, make sure the fuel does not contain water and/or dust. Failure to do so may result in damage to the fuel injection pump and nozzles.
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OPERATION Preparation For Starting Overfilling is very dangerous. Do not fill the tank beyond the top of the red plug inside the fuel tank filter. Red Plug Fuel tank capacity: 4,7 l. 2. Engine Oil WARNING! Always check the engine oil level before starting the engine. Add oil if necessary.
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OPERATION Preparation For Starting 3. Servicing The Air Cleaner 1 - Air cleaner, 2 - Wing nut 1 - Element CAUTION! Do not clean the air cleaner element with detergents as it is of an oil-soaked type. CAUTION! Replace the element when the power output decreases or a bad color of the exhaust gases is noticed.
OPERATION Starting The Engine Starting The Engine Recoil Starting 1 - Fuel cock Grip Perform the following steps to start the engine: 1. Set the fuel cock in the open (“O”) position. 2. Put the engine speed lever in the “START” position. D10doc041409 OPERATION...
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OPERATION Starting The Engine 3. Pull out the start rope. a) Holding the rope handle, pull the rope until you feel strong resistance and then allow the handle to return to its initial position. b) Push the decompression lever down. It will return automatically to its original positionwhen the start rope is pulled again.
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OPERATION Starting The Engine D10doc041409 OPERATION...
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OPERATION Starting The Engine Electric starting Engine Start WARNING! Do not start the engine when the tensioner lever is in the ENGAGED (up) position. Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are away from the sawmill before starting the engine. 1.
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OPERATION Starting The Engine 3. When the engine is started, release the tensioner lever to the IDLING (down) position. See Figure 1-3. FIG. 1-3 4. To engage the blade, press and hold the green button on the control box and push the tensioner lever to the ENGAGED (up) position.
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OPERATION Starting The Engine CAUTION! If the starter is on for too long time, the battery may go flat. Always keep the key in the “ON” position while the engine is running. IMPORTANT! The control light should be on when the key is in the ON position.
OPERATION Stopping The Engine Stopping The Engine 1 - Nut of high-pressure fuel pipe 1. Before stopping the engine, push the engine speed lever to the low-speed position and let the engine run for about 3 minutes with no load. 2.
Maintenance Air Cooling System SECTION 2 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! This manual only provides information about additional procedures or procedures to be performed at different time intervals than found engine manufacturer's manuals. Refer to the manufacturer's manual for complete maintenance instructions. WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any engine service.
Maintenance Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner WARNING! Always wear proper and necessary safety equipment when performing service functions. Proper safety equipment includes eye protection, breathing protection, hand protection and foot protection. Service the pre-cleaner every four hours of operation. Service by gently shaking excess sawdust and debris from the foam piece.
Maintenance Oil & Oil Filter Oil & Oil Filter Change the oil after the first 50 hours of operation or after the first month (whichever comes first), and every 3 months or 200 hours thereafter. CAUTION! Always drain the oil while the engine is still warm.
Maintenance Fuel Filter Fuel Filter 1 - Nuts, 2 - Drain plug Clean: Every 3 months or 200 Hrs.Every 6 months or 400 Hrs. The fuel filter has to be cleaned regularly to insure maximum engine output. 1. Drain fuel from the fuel tank. 2.
Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment Drive Belt Adjustment WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running. Doing so may result in serious injury. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter. The drive belt tension should be adjusted with the tensioner handle engaged (in the up position), by moving the engine assembly on the engine mount plate.
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Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 2-1. Jam Nut Engine Mounting Bolts Adjustment Bolt Adjustment Bolt FIG. 2-1 Periodically check all belts for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed. doc041409 Maintenance...
Maintenance Alternator Belt 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. If the battery contin- ues to not charge properly or the belt continues to squeal after the initial belt adjustment, replace the belt.
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Maintenance Alternator Belt See Figure 2-3. Belt Tension Lower Alternator Adjustment Bolt Mounting Bolt with Nut FIG. 2-3 5. Turn the belt tension adjustment nut clockwise to tighten the belt, counterclockwise to loosen the belt. Adjust the bolt until the proper belt tension is achieved. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the alternator belt.
Maintenance RPM Adjustments 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 after the first 20 hours of operation and every 200 hours thereafter. High-end RPM should be 3600 (±100) RPM and low-end RPM should be 1150 (not to exceed 1500).
How To Use The Parts List SECTION 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS How To Use The Parts List Use the table of contents or the index to locate the assembly that contains the part you need. Go to the appropriate section and locate the part in the illustration. Use the number pointing to the part to locate the correct part number and descrip- tion in the table.
Replacement Parts Brake/Belt Tensioner Assembly Brake/Belt Tensioner Assembly DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only ) PART # QTY. BELT TENSIONER & BRAKE ASSEMBLY 096448 HANDLE, TENSIONER AND BRAKE COMPLETE 097436 Plate, Tensioner/Brake Handle Complete 097437 Plate, Tensioner/Brake Handle 097438-1 Fitting, M6 Type A Grease 086280...
Key Switch Mount Bracket Key Switch Mount Bracket 15d013 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only ) PART # QTY. BRACKET, D10 KEY SWITCH MOUNT COMPLETE 092510 Bracket, D10 Key Switch Mount Painted 092511-1 Switch, Key P04350 Light, KLA-GS-10-2 Control...