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5.5 Adjustments and service procedures
5.5.1 Cleaning coolers
Keep the engine water cooler clean to maintain the
cooling efficiency
– Remove the service plate at the front of the unit
(1) to get access to the engine water cooler (2).
– Steam cleaning in combination with a cleansing
agent may be applied.
– Re-install the service plate.
5.5.2 Cleaning the fuel tank
– Place an appropriate drain pan under the drain
plug of the fuel tank.
– Remove the flange (1) and the drain plug (2).
– Slope the unit. approx. 15° to remove all fuel, dirt
and water.
– Clean the fuel tank and fix the drain plug and
flange handtight.
– Refill the fuel tank with clean fuel.
Remove any dirt from the coolers
with a fibre brush. Never use a wire
brush or metal objects.
To avoid damaging the coolers, angle
between jet and coolers should be
approx. 90°.
Protect the electrical and controlling
equipment, air filters, etc. against
penetration of moisture.
Make sure to not steam clean the
alternator.
Never leave spilled liquids such as
fuel, oil, water and cleansing agents
in or around the generator.
Observe all relevant environmental
and safety precautions.
Never leave spilled liquids such as
fuel, oil, water and cleansing agents
in or around the generator.