TP-6811 7/16 89Section 7 Disassembly/Reassembly
Section 7 Disassembly/Reassembly
7.1 Introduction
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
This section provides information about removing the
enclosure and other components to gain access to the
alternator. Refer to the alternator service manual for
instructions to disassemble and reassemble the
alternator.
Refer to the engine service manual for engine
disassembly and assembly procedures. See the List of
Related Materials in the Introduction Section for
document part numbers.
Before beginning the disassembly procedure, carefully
read all safety precautions at the beginning of this
manual.
7.2 Initial Steps
Perform the following steps before disassembling the
generator set.
1. Disconnect AC power to the generator set by
opening the upstream circuit breaker. Disconnect
the engine starting battery, negative (--) lead first.
2. Shut off the fuel supply. Disconnect the fuel system
if necessary to tilt the generator set. Ventilate the
area to clear fumes.
3. Allow the generator set and engine to cool.
4. Verify that any hoists or lifting devices used in the
disassembly or reassembly procedure are rated for
the weight of the generator set.