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DA7000 SERIES GENERATORS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/20/11) — PAGE 21
COMPONENTS (ENGINE)
Figure 5. Kubota Z482 Series
INITIAL SERVICING
The engine (Figure 5) must be checked for proper
lubrication and fi lled with fuel prior to operation. Refer to
the manufacturer's engine manual for instructions and
details of operation and servicing.
1. Water Drain Cock — Open this cock to drain water
2. Fuel Filter — Prevents dirt and other debris from
entering the fuel system. Replace fi lter as recommended
in the maintenance section of this manual.
3. Fuel Feed Pump — Pumps fuel to the injection system.
4. Oil Dip Stick/Gauge — Remove to check amount
and condition of oil in crankcase. Refi ll or replace with
recommended type oil as listed in Table 5.
5. Speed Control Lever — Controls engine speed. This
lever is factory set. DO NOT adjust this lever.
6. Injector Pump — Provides fuel under pressure to the
injector nozzles.
7. Air Filter — Prevents dirt and other debris from
entering the fuel system. Loosen clips on side of air
fi lter cannister to gain access to fi lter element. Replace
with only manufactures recommended type air cleaner.
8. Cooling Fan Blades — Make sure cooling fan blades
are not bent or broken. A damaged fan blade can cause
the engine to run hot and overheat.
9. Fan V-Belt — ALWAYS make sure V-belt is properly
tensioned. A loose or defective V-belt can adversely
affect the performance of the generator.
10. Oil Drain Plug/Crankcase — Remove to drain
crankcase oil. Fill with recommended type oil as listed
in Table 5. Crankcase holds a maximum of 2.64 quarts
(2.5 liters) of motor oil.
11. Starter — Starts engine when ignition key is rotated
to the "ON" position
12. Oil Filter — Spin-on type, fi lters oil contaminants.
Replace fi lter as recommended in the maintenance
section of this manual.
13. Oil Pressure Switch — Monitors engine oil pressure.
In the event of low oil pressure engine will shutdown.
14. Alternator — Provides power to the +12VDC electrical
system. Replace with only manufactures recommended
type alternator.
15. Oil Filler Cap — Fill with recommended type oil as
listed in Table 5.