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8. LONG TERM STORAGE
After running the engine the oil will be very hot.
Wear correct PPE minimum of gloves and overalls.
8.
If storing the generator for long periods of time, make the following operations.
8.1
Operate the engine for 10 minutes and then stop.
8.2
Stop the engine.
8.3
Drain the engine oil whilst the engine is still warm and refill with fresh oil.
8.4
Turn the engine for 2-3 seconds with the decompression lever set at the non- compression
position and the starting key set at the 'START' position. (Do not start the engine.)
8.5
Wipe off the oil and dirt from the engine and store in a dry place.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9.
Troubleshooting - N.B. all corrective actions should be carried out by suitably
qualified person/s.
Problem
The Diesel engine will not
start
The generator is not
producing power
Possible fault/cause
The governor lever is not at
START position
Emergency STOP button
activated(depressed)
Insufficient fuel
Fuel injection pump does not
deliver fuel or delivers
insufficient fuel
Check the engine oil level
The injector has severe
carbon build-up
The start motor turns slowly
The battery is flat
Main breaker switch has not
been turned ON
Alternator brushes worn
The contact in the socket is
not good
The rated sped is too HIGH or
too LOW
AVR is damaged
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Remedy
Set lever to START position
Re-set emergency STOP
button
Refill with fuel
Remove the injector pump
and have it tested
The specified oil level should
be to the upper lever
Clean the injector
Check battery performance
and all connections
Charge or replace with a new
one
Turn the main breaker to the
ON position
Replace the brushes
Make sure plugs are fully
inserted into sockets
Adjust engine speed to
produce 52 Hz with no load
Replace AVR
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