Difference between revisions of "Petter 17KVA Generator"
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* Starter motor cranking slowly - poor starting | * Starter motor cranking slowly - poor starting | ||
Found to be contaminated with diesel leaking from spillways - sludge damaged armature - starter motor rebuilt by Burghfield Starters & Alternators (0118 983 2284) | Found to be contaminated with diesel leaking from spillways - sludge damaged armature - starter motor rebuilt by Burghfield Starters & Alternators (0118 983 2284) | ||
| − | *32A plug and socket fused together (neutral pin melted). No cause found. Checked associated wiring - all seemed OK - replaced plug and socket. | + | *32A plug and socket fused together (neutral pin melted). No cause found. Checked associated wiring - all seemed OK - replaced plug and socket. Fit correct breakers. |
* Full service | * Full service | ||
Revision as of 12:11, 5 April 2013
Engine Make/Model: Petter P600/3
Filters:
- Oil: Fram PH2895, Champion C132
- Fuel: CAV (Lucas)296, Crosland 522
- Air: Coopers FIAAM FL9168/AG294
Oil capacity: ~6 litres (including filter)
Engine Maintenance Manual available - on bookshelf in Clubhouse.
Lister Petter agent:
Lister Petter Ltd. Long Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4HS England
Phone: +44 (0)1453 544 141 Fax: +44 (0)1453 546 732
Service
Annual oil and filter change - air filter may require more frequent replacement.
Parts replaced / work done
March 2013
- Starter motor cranking slowly - poor starting
Found to be contaminated with diesel leaking from spillways - sludge damaged armature - starter motor rebuilt by Burghfield Starters & Alternators (0118 983 2284)
- 32A plug and socket fused together (neutral pin melted). No cause found. Checked associated wiring - all seemed OK - replaced plug and socket. Fit correct breakers.
- Full service
Spring 2012
- Alternator brush found to be broken, alternator removed and sent for rebuild.
- Full service
Autumn 2011
- Moved generator to new enclosure, rebuilt fuel supply and exhaust system. Rerouted supplies FROM Leading auxilliary generator and TO clubhouse and hangar. Fitted earth spike and RCDs to both circuits.
May 2011
- Starter motor commutator found to be wrecked.
- Fitted exchange unit from Burghfield Starters and Alternators.
Nov 2010
- Injectors overhauled by Rayner Deisel, Newbury
- Annual Service.
- poor starting to be addressed.
2009
- Oil drain point extended beyond frame.
- Spill rack repaired.
- Broken rocker arm replaced.
NB type with decompressor no longer available (i.e. generally the decompressors do not work)
