Global MX PrimeGen Service And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 MX PrimeGen Power Generator ERVICE AND AINTENANCE ANUAL Global Power Technologies www.globalte.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    14.2 SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT ..................... 27 14.3 CHANGE IGNITION COILS ......................27 CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST ..................... 28 MAINTENANCE HOURS RESET ....................29 MX PRIMEGEN SITE INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING REPORT ......... 30 MX GENERATOR MAINTENANCE LOG ................... 32 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 4 Table 4-2 - Maintenance Schedule for Extended Runtime Oil Capacity Systems ........8 Table 5-1 - Maintenance Materials for Standby Oil Capacity Systems ............ 9 Table 5-2 - Maintenance Materials for Extended Run Oil Capacity Systems ......... 10 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 5: Copyright, Liability, And Contact Information

    Canada T2C 5K7 Customer Service/Technical Support: 1-403-720-1190 Copyright © 2022 by Global Power Technologies (GPT). All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced without permission in writing from GPT, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages or reproduce illustrations in a Copyright review with appropriate credit;...
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions for the MX PrimeGen Power Generator that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and its batteries. Read the following safety warnings before beginning assembly, installation, or maintenance of the MX Power Generator.
  • Page 7 70°C (158°F). Avoid contact of skin and clothing with the surfaces of the exhaust to avoid burns. The MX unit must be installed so that the risk of contact by people is minimized. 30. The MX Power Generator is designed FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 8: Manual Icons And Safety Banners

    Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a fire. The battery is capable of exploding. CAUTION! Do not open or mutilate the battery or batteries. Released electrolyte has been known to be harmful to the skin and eyes and to be toxic. CAUTION! 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 9: Start-Stop Operations

    2. A manual shut-off valve must be installed according to local standards at the fuel inlet to allow fuel supply to be cut off in the event of any problems. Refer to the MX Manual (302672) for details. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 10: Data Plate

    Max Unbalanced Load Maximum unbalanced load Model Number Model number of the MX unit (Refer to Model Tree in Figure 3-2) Serial Number The unique number assigned to the MX unit for traceability 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 11: Recommended Maintenance Intervals

    *Check air and enclosure filters every 2,250 hours, change at least every 9,000 hours. **Check coolant levels every 2,250 hours and top up as required. Replace coolant at least every 18,000 hours. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 12: Extended Runtime Oil Capacity Systems

    *Check air and enclosure filters every 2,250 hours. Replace at least every 9,000 hours **Check oil and coolant levels every 2,250 hours and top up as required. Replace coolant at least every 18,000 hours. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 13: Recommended Parts For Service

    COOLANT, 1 GAL, 60/40 EG, YELLOW VCS 302737 COIL ASSY, IGNITION 302736 CORD SET, RESISTIVE, SPARK PLUG 302757 AIR FILTER, SAFETY RADIAL SEAL 303117 GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD COVER 302745 WASHER, SEAL, VALVE COVER 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 14: Extended Run Oil Capacity Systems

    COOLANT, 1 GAL, 60/40 EG, YELLOW VCS 302737 COIL ASSY, IGNITION 302736 CORD SET, RESISTIVE, SPARK PLUG 302757 AIR FILTER, SAFETY RADIAL SEAL 303117 GASKET, CYLINDER HEAD COVER 302745 WASHER, SEAL, VALVE COVER 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 15: Tools Required For Service

    • 24L Volvo coolant VCS pre-mixed – GPT part number 303045 • Jumper wire with alligator clips • Compression tester with 14 mm thread adapter • Wire Brush or battery post terminal cleaning tool 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 16: Arrival On-Site

    Before starting maintenance activities, ensure that the system is set as follows: 1. LOC/REM switch is in LOC position 2. AUTO/MAN switch is in MAN position CAUTION! 3. LOCAL ON/OFF switch is in OFF position 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 17: Air System

    5. Within the primary air filter is the secondary safety air filter. If the engine run time has exceeded 27,000 hours, then this safety radial seal air filter (GPT Part number 302757) must be replaced. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 18: Battery System

    12 VDC starting motor. Follow the steps in the battery replacement Section 9.2, as they are applicable. 4. Ensure terminals are tight and terminal boots are in place. 5. Record left battery voltage on the Maintenance log. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 19: Battery Replacement

    Do not dispose of battery or batteries in a fire. The battery is capable of exploding. Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released electrolyte has been known to be harmful to the skin and eyes and to be toxic. WARNING! 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 20: Oil System

    We recommend that customer take NOTE: periodic oil samples and get them analyzed to verify validity of the recommended service intervals. Figure 10-1 – Standby Oil Configuration 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 21: Figure 10-2 - Long Run Oil Configuration

    9. While oil is draining, remove oil catch can from mounting bracket, and unscrew cylinder body from catch can head. Drain any fluid that has built up inside the can. 10. Wait until the oil stops draining. Once the oil has finished draining, close the ball valve. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 22: Figure 10-4 - Oil Reservoir

    18. Allow a few minutes for the oil to settle in the system and top up as necessary. 19. Re-install engine oil fill port cap and extended runtime reservoir cap (if applicable). 20. Remove hose from drain barb and reinstall lower panel grommet. 21. Clean up any spills. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 23: Coolant System

    20 minutes before proceeding. WARNING! 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove fasteners from the wind shield and radiator shroud cover. 2. Remove wind shield and radiator shroud cover. 3. Open radiator cap. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 24: Figure 11-2 - Pump Button Location

    Main System Breaker (Q1) and Battery Charger Breaker (Q2) in engine compartment: OFF. e. Main DC Control Breakers (Q3 and Q5) inside electrical panel: ON. 17. Press “PUMP” button located near PLC screen to run the coolant pump. Figure 11-2 – Pump Button Location 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 25: Figure 11-3 - Alternate Pump Button Location

    AUTO/MAN : MAN. c. LOCAL ON/OFF: OFF. d. Main System Breaker (Q1) and Battery Charger Breaker (Q2) in engine compartment: OFF. e. Main DC Control Breakers (Q3 and Q5) inside electrical panel: OFF. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 26: Replacing Coolant Pump

    (302672) and turn the fuel supply has off at the external valve then top up the coolant as follows: 1. Open the overflow tank. 2. Pour coolant in the tank until it hits the “Normal” line. 3. Close the tank. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 27: Replacing Osensor

    3. Use 7/8” wrench to remove O2 Sensor from exhaust line. 4. Apply high temperature thread sealant (Grafoil GTS thread sealant) to threads on new O2 Sensor and install into exhaust line. 5. Connect sensor to wire harness. 6. Re-install exhaust jacket. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 28: Checking And Adjusting Valve Clearances

    To measure clearances, first use the 0.008” (0.203mm) feeler gauge. It should easily be inserted between the rocker arm and valve stem as shown. Figure 13-2 – Rocker Arm & Valve Stem 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 29: Figure 13-3 - Pulley & Engine Block Marking Alignment

    Figure 13-3 – Pulley & Engine Block Marking Alignment 8. Measure clearances of the valves marked ‘O’ above, adjust as required as stated in step 5. Figure 13-4 – Rocker Arm & Valve Stem 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 30 9. Remove and replace valve cover seal washers, GPT part number 302745. 10. Remove and replace cylinder head cover gasket, GPT part number 303117 11. Reinstall valve cover. 12. Reinstall the crankshaft pulley cover guard. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 31: Ignition System

    3. Install new wires, GPT part number 302736. 14.3 CHANGE IGNITION COILS 1. Use 8 mm socket to remove mounting fasteners. 2. Remove ignition coil. 3. Install new ignition coil, GPT part number 302737, and reinstall fasteners. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 32: Cylinder Compression Test

    10. Remove compression tester from port and reinstall spark plug. 11. Torque the spark plug to 18Nm. 12. Repeat steps 4-11 for spark plug #2 & #3. 13. Remove jumper wire from pressure switch and re-install rubber boot. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 33: Maintenance Hours Reset

    Main DC Control Breakers (Q3 and Q5) inside electrical panel: ON. 2. Press and hold the LCD button for 30 seconds while the engine is off to reset the maintenance hours timer to zero. 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 34: Mx Primegen Site Installation & Commissioning Report

    Global Power Technologies MX PRIMEGEN SITE INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING REPORT 17 MX PRIMEGEN SITE INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING REPORT To receive a full warranty on the MX, please fill and sign and send both pages of the site installation and commissioning report. Send a picture, scan, or copy to customer.service@globalte.com.
  • Page 35 Turn on customer load. Confirm customer load is receiving power. The load should be gradually increased Confirm IOT is communicating (not applicable if cellular service is not available) Notes: Site Representative Name Site Representative Signature Date Commissioning Person Name Commissioning Person Signature Date 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 36: Mx Generator Maintenance Log

    Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 2 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 3 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Notes: 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 37 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 2 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 3 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Notes: 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 38 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 2 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 3 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Notes: 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 39 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 2 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 3 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Notes: 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 40 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 2 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 3 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Notes: 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...
  • Page 41 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 2 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Cylinder 3 Above 11 Bar (160 PSI) & Below 16 Bar (232 PSI) Compression: Notes: 303453 Rev1 | MX PrimeGen – Service Manual...

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