Petter 17KVA Generator

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

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Service

Annual oil and filter change in March

Check for leaks and condition of battery

Parts replaced / work done

March 2014

• Replaced auto stop rope system
• Full service

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). Checked associated wiring - all seemed OK - replaced plug and socket. Incorrect protection on clubhouse distribution board. 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 decompresser no longer available (i.e. generally the de compressors do not work)