Petter 17KVA Generator
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Filters:
- Oil: Fram PH2895, Champion C132
- Fuel: CAV (Lucas)296, Crosland 522
- Air: Fram CA4279 (NOT supplied by Petter)
Oil capacity: ~6 litres (including filter)
Engine Maintenance Manual available - on bookshelf in Clubhouse.
Lister Petter agent: Selwood Ltd., Bournemouth Road (actually in School Lane), Chandlers Ford
Service
Annual oil and filter change - air filter may require more frequent replacement.
Parts replaced / work done
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)