8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
Alternator - Check
• For the location of the alternator, refer
to
"2 ENGINE - OUTLINE" (→ Page 73).
Fig. 8-116 Alternator - Check
1 Check the alternator for damage.
2 Remove the belt.
3 Rotate the pulley by hand to check
the smooth rotation.
• If the alternator is defective, contact
your SME dealer
"CONTACT LIST" (→
Page 8).
Air Direct Admission Starting,
Air Motor Starting - Check
• Devices and equipment outside the
scope of our supply are included in the
facility. For the details, refer to such a
document as the specification sheet
prepared by the generator supplier.
• For the devices and equipment outside
the scope of our supply, refer the
corresponding manual of the generator
and the supplier's operation manual.
Air Strainer - Drain Water and
Clean
• The starting air strainer may be outside
the scope of our supply. For the details,
refer to such a document as the
specification sheet prepared by the
generator manufacturer.
• If it is not supplied by SME, follow the
instructions in the supplier's operation
manual.
1 Close the main valve of the starting
air tank.
ï‚®The air supply stops.
2 While cranking the engine lightly,
bleed air remaining in the engine and
the starting air system.
Do not touch the rotating part of the
alternator.
* Otherwise, you may get caught in the rotating
part and suffer an injury or damage to the
devices could occur.
When working by using compressed
air, wear protective glasses.
* Not wearing or not properly wearing personal
protective equipment may result in serious
personal injury.
Before draining or cleaning the
starting air strainer, bleed air
completely. In addition, check the
pressure reduction with the pressure
gauge.
* If high pressure air remains in the pipe, the
drain valve may blow off, which could cause
personal injury or damage to the devices.