Diesel Generator Tech

Don't know how to correctly start Volvo engine used in diesel generator ? If you are interested, this article will be helpful.  WARNING! Possible danger of personal injury, extensive damage to property or serious mechanical malfunction if the instructions are not followed. Safety Precaution Below is a summary of the risks involved and safety precautions you should always observe or carry out when operating or servicing the engine. ※ Immobilize the engine by turning off the power  supply to the engine at the main switch (switches) before starting work. Put a warning notice at the engine control panel. ※ Generally, all service operations must be carried out with the engine stopped. ※ However, some work, for example certain adjustments requires that the engine is running when they are carried out. Approaching an engine, which is operating, is a safety risk. Loose clothing or long hair can fasten in rotating parts and cause severe personal injury. ...

5.3 Tasks and Methods of Engine Maintenance 5.3.1 Checking engine periphery Check the periphery of the engine each time before starting: Check if the engine is in clean state and free from useless things on it. Check the joints and connections of the fuel system, cooling system and lubricating system for leakage. Check if the fan and its safety guard are fastened in place. Check the fastening condition of the accessories. Check the electrical circuits and the wire for intact. Check the drive belt for intact. 5.3.2 Checking fuel tank Check the fuel level in the fuel tank daily 5.3.3 Checking air filter service indicator If the viewing window shows the red piston, it represents that the intake resistance of the air filter exceeds the specified value, and the filter element requires to be replaced. Refer to Section 5.3.23 for the requirement and procedure of the replacement. Press the button on the top of the service indicator for reset after the replaceme...

The following maintenance tips are suitable for Shangchai diesel engine. Check the periphery of the engine each time before starting: Check if the engine is in clean state and free from useless things on it. Check the joints and connections of the fuel system, cooling system and lubricating system for leakage. Check if the fan and its safety guard are fastened in place. Check the fastening condition of the accessories. Check the electrical circuits and the wire for intact. Check the drive belt for intact. 5.3.2 Checking fuel tank Check the fuel level in the fuel tank daily 5.3.3 Checking air filter service indicator If the viewing window shows the red piston, it represents that the intake resistance of the air filter exceeds the specified value, and the filter element requires to be replaced. Refer to Section 5.3.23 for the requirement and procedure of the replacement. Press the button on the top of the service indicator for reset after the replacement. ...

Learning diesel engine installation and connection will help to operate a diesel engine better and prolong the engine service's life. In this article, we will introduce China Shangchai G Series engine installation and connection. 3.1 Engine Installation There are four engine installation supports on the both sides of the gear housing and flywheel housing. There are lifting rings and plates on the engine, strong enough to bear the engine weight. Chain pulley or other facilities can be used when lifting the engine. However, attention should be paid to avoid thin parts or instrument parts of the engine being pressed by stressed chains, causing damage to them. Keep the lifting rings and plates from bearing bent moment and keep smooth handling when lifting to remain the engine in horizontal position. The engine should be placed on a special base or stable block to prevent the oil sump from directly bearing the engine weight. 3.2 Engine Connection 3.2.1 Intake pipe extend...

In this post, we are going to learn more instructions about Shangchai diesel generator maintenance like checking drive belt, cooling system, adding grease, belt tension and changing engine oil and oil filter. 5.3.8 Checking drive belt Perform visual check on the drive belt everyday for any intersecting cracks. Transverse cracks along the width direction of the belt are acceptable, while longitudinal cracks (along the length direction) that intersect with transverse cracks are not allowed. If any wear or abrasion occurs, replace it. 5.3.9 Checking cooling fan Perform visual check on the cooling fan for crack, loose rivet or blade bent or any other defect. The fan should be installed reliably. Tighten the fastening bolts or replace the damaged fan if necessary. Warning: Damaged fan blade can cause serious personal injuW. Do not pull or pry the fan, and do not rotate the engine with the fan. 5.3.10 Checking intake system Check the intake hoses for any c...

This article mainly talks about Shangchai G Series V-type SC27G diesel engine operation instructions. 1.3 Safety Instructions (To user and operator) ● Do not wear a loose garment or any jewelry when working around the engine or its driven equipment. If necessary, wear safety goggles, work clothes, safety helmet or other protective items. ● All the exposed rotating parts should be provided with guards with firm installation to prevent personal injury. The workroom of the engine should be well ventilated with waste gas exhausted outside. ● No flammable liquid is allowed to be around the engine. ● Take all tools, wires, other odds and ends away from the engine prior to starting. ● Make sure to shutdown the engine before any adjustment is performed to it and its driven equipment. ● Smoking is not allowed during fuel filling, otherwise, fuel steam can cause fire easily. ● Smoking is also not allowed when checking the electrolyte level bec...

I. Changing Lubricating Oil And Oil Filter Warning: Be careful when changing lubricating oil and oil filter because skin contact with the hot oil or hot engine surface can cause scald. how to change lubricating oil and oil filter (1) Don't stop the engine until the temperature of the coolant reaches 60 ℃ , then remove the oil drain plug. scrap the washer and drain the oil. Caution: Do not drain lube oil when the engine is in cold state at which foreign particles has deposited and attached to the bottom of the oil pan, and will not drain with the oil. When the lube oil is warm, foreign particles suspend in it and can easily drain with it. (2) Clean the installation surface of the oil drain plug on the oil pan. Install the oil drain plug with a new washer and tighten it to 200±20 N-m. (3) Clean the outside surface of the oil filter. Remove the oil filter with tool and scrap it. There are three oil filters on the engine and all three filters should be ...

Nowadays, diesel generator anti - freeze solution is widely used, inadequate understanding of the characteristics, requirement and method in its use will bring some trouble to your vehicle, such as starting difficulty, leakage at pipe fittings, hose rupture, watering difficulty, radiator corrosion, cylinder sleeve cavitations, etc. (1)Select anti - freeze solution of different freezing points according to the ambient temperature. Its freezing point should be approximately 10 ℃ lower than the lowest temperature recorded in the regions history. 2)Select anti - freeze solution according to the number of vehicles and vehicle - concentration. For those units or departments with quite a number of vehicles that .are more often used in one region, small - package anti - freeze mother liquid can he selected, which is stable in performance and convenient for l' transportation and storage. It can also be modulated in many flexible ways according to the use condition, a...