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FUEL
SYSTEM
DIESR
FUEL
SYSTEM
Diesel
fuel
is
supplied
to
the
generator
set
from
a
base-mounted
fuel
tank
or
external
source.
Diesel
fuels
are
less
volatile
than
gaseous
fuels,
however,
careless
installation
can
lead
to
safety
hazards
and/or
serious
problems
with
engine/generator
performance
and
reliability.
NOTE:
Appropriate
care
should
be
taken
in
applications
where
extremely
low
ambient
temperatures
are
possible
to
ensure
the
temperature
of
the
diesel
fuel
is
not
allowed
to
fall
below
levels
where
"gelling"
could
occur.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERATOR
Refer
to
the
data
plate
on
the
generator
for
rated
watts,
amperes,
frequency,
voltage,
phase
and
other
pertinent
information.
Refer
to
the
drawings
in
the
back
of
this
manual
for
engine,
cooling
system,
and
exhaust
system
specifications.
ENGINE
OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The
unit
has
been
filled
with
15W-40
engine
oil
at
the
factory.
Use
a
high-quality
detergent
oil
classified
"For
Service
SJ
and
CG/CH".
Detergent
oils
keep
the
engine
cleaner
and
reduce
carbon
deposits.
Use
oil
having
the
following
SAE
viscosity
rating,
based
on
the
ambient
temperature
range
anticipated
before
the
next
oil
change
(Figure
1.3).
COOLANT
Use
only
de-ionized
water
and
Ethylene
glycol
antifreeze
(Propylene
glycol
can
also
be
used
but
should
not
be
mixed
with
Ethylene
gly-
col
-
see
DANGER
below).
When
adding
coolant,
always
add
the
recommended
50-50
mixture.
~
A.
Do not remove the radiator pressure cap
....
while the engine is hot or serious burns from
boiling liquid or steam could result.
A.
Ethylene glycol base antifreeze Is poisonous.
....
Do not use mouth to siphon coolant from the
radiator, recovery bottle or any container.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Never
store used antifreeze
in an open container
because animals are attracted to the smell
and taste of
antifreeze even though It is poi-
sonous
to
them.
ACAUTIONI
A.
Do not use any chromate base rust Inhibitor
....
with propylene glycol base antifreeze. Using
any high silicate antifreeze boosters or addi-
tives also will cause overheating. We also
recommend that any soluble
011
Inhibitor Is
NOT USED for this equipment.
GEARBOX
LUBBICATION
If
the
generator
set
is
equipped
with
a
gearbox,
the
appropriate
lubricant
is
SAE
90
gear
oil.
Figure
1.3
-
Engine
Oil
Recommendations
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
·5
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50'C
SAE
lOW
I
I
SAE
20W
SAE
30
I I
SAE
40
SAE
1
OW
-30
SAE
lOW
-40
SAE
10W
·60
SAE
l5W
-40
mineral
base
SAE
15W
-40
semisynthetic
base
SAE
20W
·60
semisynthetic
base
SAE
5W
-30
synthetic
base
SAE
OW
·30
synthetic
base
6
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14
23
32
41
50
59
68
77
86
95
104
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