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48 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance TP-6843 1/13
3. Fill with oil.
a. Fill the engine to the F mark on the dipstick.
The engine oil capacity is shown in Figure 4-2.
See Section 4.2.3 Engine Oil
Recommendation, for oil selection.
Figure 4-2
Figure 4-2 Engine Oil Capacity
b. Reinstall the dipstick and the oil fill cap.
c. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (–) lead last.
d. Reconnect the AC power to the generator set.
e. Press the RUN button on the generator set
controller. The generator set will start.
f. Run the generator set for a minute to allow the
oil pressure to reach operating range.
g. Stop the generator set, wait 1 minute, and then
recheck the oil level. Add oil to bring the level
up to the F mark on the dipstick.
4. Check for leaks.
a. Check for oil leaks.
b. Fix leaks and recheck the oil level.
c. Reinstall the roof panel and close service
door.
5. Reset the maintenance timer on the controller.
4.2.5 Resetting the Maintenance Timer
1. In the Overview menu, step down to the Next
Maintenance screen.
2. Press the Select button.
3. Press the Up arrow button so that Reset Maint
Timer? Yes is displayed.
4. Press the Select button. After about two minutes,
the new maintenance interval and date are
displayed.
4.3 Spark Plugs
Reset the spark plug gap or replace the plugs with new
plugs as necessary.
1. Clean the area around the base of the spark plug
to keep dirt and debris out of the engine.
2. Remove the spark plug and check its condition.
Replace the spark plug if it is worn or if its reuse
is questionable.
3. Check the spark plug gap using a wire feeler
gauge. See Figure 4-3 for the recommended
spark plug gap. Adjust the gap by carefully
bending the ground electrode. See Figure 4-4
and Figure 4-5.
4. Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head.
Torque the spark plug to 24.4-29.8 Nm
(18-22 ft. lb.)
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-3 Spark Plug Gap
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-4 Checking the Spark Plug Gap
Figure 4-5
Figure 4-5 Adjusting the Spark Plug Gap
Generator Set Model Oil Capacity, L (qt.)
6VSG 1.9 (2.0)
Generator Set Model Spark Plug Gap
6VSG 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)
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