PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-680
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 680
JULY 2009
44
PS 680
JUL 09
45
PS 680
JUL 09
Battery Cable L
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B
attery
cross-over
cables
on
the
100-kW
generator
are working loose and then
refusing to be tightened.
Say no to their refusal by
adding a lock washer, NSN
between
the tightening knob and the
cable connector on both ends
of the cable.
Remove
the
tightening
knobs that hold the cable to the
battery post. Put a lock washer
over both posts. Tighten the
knobs back in place.
Now the cable should stay tight!
D
on’t look for or try to order an
exhaust cover for the 100-kW generator.
There isn’t one!
The exhaust system needs to be open
to vent excess moisture. Otherwise,
water will accumulate and get into
the engine.
However, when the generator is not
running, the exhaust system collects
leaves, paper and other debris. That’s
where you come in. You should check
the exhaust regularly and remove any
restrictions that inhibit good venting.
I
f you’re not using the auxiliary fuel pump on your 100-kW generator, make sure the
auxiliary fuel switch on the electronic modular control panel is switched to OFF.
— the pump is never operated
unless it is connected to a fuel
source.
— there is a constant supply of fuel
in the auxiliary location, such as
a 55-gal drum or a fuel bladder.
— the fuel pickup line is secured to
the fuel source and cannot be
knocked loose.
If the switch is left in the ON position, the fuel pump will run continuously and the
pump will be damaged!
100-kW Generator…
100-kW Generator…
when you’re using the auxiliary
fuel pump to transfer fuel
to your generator’s fuel tank
for prolonged generator use,
you
must
make sure…
Auxiliary
Fuel Pump
Advice
No Exhaust
Cover, So…
Clean it!
Remove both end
connectors and add
a lock washer
Replace and tighten
end connectors to
prevent cable slippage
Keep this switch OFF if not using auxiliary fuel!
Exhaust has clearance around edge
that collects
debris
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