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* Oil filter can be reused if not damaged. Wash in acetone when oil is changed. | * Oil filter can be reused if not damaged. Wash in acetone when oil is changed. | ||
* Valve clearances – inlet and exhaust - 0.006” (0.15 mm). To adjust the valve clearances it is necessary to remove the right hand end plate and air cleaner from the unit. Both valves will be ‘rocking free’ when the engine is at TDC on compression. The engine can be rotated using a socket spanner on the crankshaft end nut. | * Valve clearances – inlet and exhaust - 0.006” (0.15 mm). To adjust the valve clearances it is necessary to remove the right hand end plate and air cleaner from the unit. Both valves will be ‘rocking free’ when the engine is at TDC on compression. The engine can be rotated using a socket spanner on the crankshaft end nut. | ||
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| + | Voltage seen to be varying from 110V to 220V. Leading engineer identified cause as faulty alternator capacitor; suggested Maplins replacement as good as manufacturer’s spare part at half the price. Any combination of 400V capacitors to a total value of 36mF acceptable. Obtained 2 off 20 mF and 2 off 16mF one set fitted and one set kept for spares. | ||
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| + | Alternator is accessed by opening exhaust box enclosure, removing silencers and back panel | ||
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Revision as of 23:05, 29 September 2011
Contents
Leading 5KVA Generator
Purchased 11/2010 from KMS Direct this is a standby generator to cover periods when the main Petter 17KVA Generator is unavailable. It is 'portable' to allow work such as welding etc. at locations remote from the main Petter 17KVA Generator. It may also be deployed to support catering for events such as 'Open Days'; 4.5 KW will easily power a microwave oven (1.8KW) and the Roundout Bus 230V lighting or heating, electric kettle, oven or boiling ring.
Service
Service interval 100 hours, see manual. For average use this equates to once per quarter in the Winter and once per six months in the Summer. Recommend end September, end December, end March.
Service notes (additional to manual)
- Make sure air filter bolts are good and tight. Failure to do this may result in fragments of the filter assembly being sucked into the engine.
- When changing the oil, run the engine until warm then lift the generator up onto four breeze blocks or similar. When the oil drain plug is removed oil will flow onto the base plate and then drain out via some holes that can be seen from underneath. Place a container capable of holding at least 2 litres beneath the holes before draining.
- Oil filter can be reused if not damaged. Wash in acetone when oil is changed.
- Valve clearances – inlet and exhaust - 0.006” (0.15 mm). To adjust the valve clearances it is necessary to remove the right hand end plate and air cleaner from the unit. Both valves will be ‘rocking free’ when the engine is at TDC on compression. The engine can be rotated using a socket spanner on the crankshaft end nut.
Non Routine Maintenance
25Sep2011: Voltage seen to be varying from 110V to 220V. Leading engineer identified cause as faulty alternator capacitor; suggested Maplins replacement as good as manufacturer’s spare part at half the price. Any combination of 400V capacitors to a total value of 36mF acceptable. Obtained 2 off 20 mF and 2 off 16mF one set fitted and one set kept for spares.
Alternator is accessed by opening exhaust box enclosure, removing silencers and back panel
Leading LDE6800T Diesel Generator Specification
- Rated Frequency: (Hz) 50
- Rated Voltage (V): 230
- Rated Current: (A) 19.6
- Maximum Current (A): 21.7
- Rated Output Power (kVA) 5.0
- DC Output: 12 V/8.3A
- Power Factor (cosφ): 1.0
- Phase Number: Single phase
- Coupling Mode: Rigid coupling by rotor drive shaft
- Noise Level: [Db (A)@7m]: 69
ENGINE
- Engine Model: LD186FAG
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, direct injection, diesel
- Rated Rotation Speed: (rpm) 3,000
- Rated Engine Power: [kW (HP)/rpm] 5.9(8.02) / 3,000
- Displacement: [cc (cu.in)] 418(25.51)
- Compression Ratio: 19:1
STRUCTURE
- Structure Type: T: Silent type
- Overall Dimension (mm/in) : 960x560x725(37.80x22.05x28.54)
- Dry Weight: 165 lbs(363 Kgm)
- Starting System: Electric starter
- Rotation Direction: (Viewed From Flywheel) Clockwise
- Fuel: 0#(summer), -10# (winter) light diesel oil (e.g. 'Red Diesel')
- Lube Oil: SAE10W30 (above CC grade)
- Low Oil Pressure Alert System: With
SAFETY
- Ensure that either:
- You are using 'double-insulated' tools or that,
- The generator has the 'neutral phase' adequately bonded to earth
- And that you are potected by an ELCB rated at <= 30mA.
User and Maintenance Manuals may be linked here after installation.
