Specifications
ENGINE
COOLING
CIRCUIT
Refilling
the
Antifreeze
Coolant
System
Re-install the engine block drain plug. Close the drain
pluglpetcock on the radiator. Pre-mix your antifreeze and add
it to the radiator until the system is visibly near full.
Start the generator and continue to
add
the antifreeze mix as
air is expelled. Observe the engine operating temperature. As
the temperature nears
180°F.
The
thermostat should
be
open- .
ing and flow through the radiator observed.
When
all the air is expelled, top
off
the radiator and install
the pressure cap,
now
add more antifreeze mixture to the
remote recovery tank until half full.
Inspect the system for any leaks. Stop the engine and allow
the system to cool down. Coolant in the plastic coolant
recovery tank should
be
drawn into the engines cooling
system,.
Add
enough coolant to the recovery tank to place
the level between the low and high marks.
COOLANT
RETRACTION
TDCOOLANT
RECOVERY
TANK
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
THE
COOLANT
RECOVERY
TANK
AND
ITS
CONNECTING
HOSE
EVERY
3
MONTHS
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RADIATOR
PRESSURE
CAP
COOLANT
EXPANSION
NOTE:
Periodically check
the
condition
of
the
radiator
pressure
cap.
Ensure
that
the
upper and lower rubber seals
are
in
good condition and check that
the
vacuum
valve
opens
and closes
tightly.
Carry
a
spare
cap.
Replacing
the
Thermostat
Remove the cap screws and disassemble the thermostat
housing as shown.
When
installing the new thermostat and
gasket, apply a thin coat
of
sealant on both sides
of
the
gasket before pressing it into place. Do not over-tighten the
cap screws. Run the engine and check for normal
temperatures and that there are no leaks at the thermostat
housing.
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BLEED
PETCOCK
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COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
THERMOSTAT
AIR
INTAKE
FILTER/SILENCER
The
replaceable canister contains a paper element that should
be
inspected every 100 operating hours. Dirt in the element
can
be
shaken
off
or
cleaned with compressed air, however,
if
the element is greasy or black with dirt, the canister must
be
replaced, carry a spare.
NOTE:
To
operate efficiently a diesel
engine
must
intake
a
continuous volume
of
clear
air.
Har.(j
starting,
an
erratic
idle,
and black exhaust smoke
are
all symptoms
of
a restricted air
intake
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CANISTER
SLIDES
ONTO
THE
MANIFOLD
AND
IS
HELD
IN
PLACE
WITH
A
HOSE
CLAMP
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