Service: Marine Generator Sets

Service
Marine Generator Sets
Models:
13EOZ/11EFOZ
14EOZ/11.5EFOZ
15.5EOZ/13EFOZ
20EOZ/16EFOZ
20EOZ/17.5EFOZ
23EOZ/19EFOZ
24EOZ/20EFOZ
TP-6071 3/00
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions . . . . . . . . . I 6.3.2 High Water Temperature (HWT) and
High Exhaust Temperature (HET)
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Shutdown Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3.3 Overspeed Safety Shutdown (SDR) . . 23
Service Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
6.4 Controller Circuit Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
6.5 Troubleshooting Flow Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Section 7 Generator Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 29
Section 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7.2 Generator Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.2 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
7.3 Separate Excitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.3 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7.4 PowerBoostä V Voltage Regulators . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.4 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7.5 Voltage Regulator Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
1.5 Generator, 4 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7.6 Voltage Regulator Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.6 Generator, 12 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7.7 Exciter Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
1.7 Service Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7.8 Exciter Armature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7.9 Rectifier Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7.10 Rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.2 Lubrication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7.11 Stator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Section 3 Intake and Exhaust System . . . . . . . . 9 Section 8 Component Troubleshooting . . . . . . 39

3.1 Air Intake Silencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.2 Exhaust System Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8.2 Remote Panels (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
3.3 Servicing Mixing Elbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Section 9 Generator
3.4 Turbocharger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disassembly/Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section 4 Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9.1 Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9.2 Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.2 Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Section 10 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.3 Bleeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 10.1 Manual Marine (Ship-to-Shore) 2 Wire and 3 Wire
4.4 Fuel Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Transfer Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.5 Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 10.2 Manual Marine (Ship-to-Shore) 4 Wire Transfer
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Section 5 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
10.3 Remote Start Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 10.4 Remote Start and Two-Meter Panel . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.2 Closed Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10.5 Remote Start and Four-Meter Panel . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3 Check and Fill Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10.6 Wiring Diagram 4-Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.4 Flush and Clean Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 10.7 Wiring Diagram 12-Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.5 Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.6 Impeller Inspection and Replacement . . . . . . . . . 17 Appendix A Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
5.7 Siphon Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Appendix B Common Hardware
Section 6 Controller Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 19 Application Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
6.1 Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Appendix C General Torque
6.2 Controller Sequence of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
6.2.1 Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2.2 Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Appendix D Common Hardware
6.2.3 Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
6.3 Engine Safety Shutdown Switches . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Appendix E Common Hardware List . . . . . . . A-6
6.3.1 Low Oil Pressure (LOP)
Shutdown Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Safety Precautions and Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY Accidental Starting Battery electrolyte is a diluted

INSTRUCTIONS. Electromechanical sulfuric acid. Battery acid can cause
equipment, including generator sets, severe injury or death. Battery acid
transfer switches, switchgear, and WARNING can cause blindness and burn skin.
accessories, can cause bodily harm Always wear splashproof safety
and pose life-threatening danger when goggles, rubber gloves, and boots
improperly installed, operated, or when servicing the battery. Do not
maintained. To prevent accidents be open a sealed battery or mutilate the
aware of potential dangers and act battery case. If battery acid splashes in
safely. Read and follow all safety Accidental starting. the eyes or on the skin, immediately
Can cause severe injury or death.
precautions and instructions. SAVE flush the affected area for 15 minutes
THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Disconnect the battery cables before with large quantities of clean water.
working on the generator set. Seek immediate medical aid in the case
This manual has several types of safety Remove the negative (--) lead first of eye contact. Never add acid to a
precautions and instructions: Danger, when disconnecting the battery. battery after placing the battery in
Warning, Caution, and Notice. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last service, as this may result in hazardous
when reconnecting the battery. spattering of battery acid.
Battery acid cleanup. Battery acid

DANGER Disabling the generator set.
can cause severe injury or death.
Accidental starting can cause
severe injury or death. Before Battery acid is electrically conductive
Danger indicates the presence of a
working on the generator set or and corrosive. Add 500 g (1 lb.) of
hazard that will cause severe
equipment connected to the set, bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to a
personal injury, death, or substantial
disable the generator set as follows: container with 4 L (1 gal.) of water and
property damage.
(1) Disconnect the power to the battery mix the neutralizing solution. Pour the
charger, if equipped. (2) Remove the neutralizing solution on the spilled
WARNING battery cables, negative (--) lead first. battery acid and continue to add the
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last neutralizing solution to the spilled
Warning indicates the presence of a when reconnecting the battery. Follow battery acid until all evidence of a
hazard that can cause severe these precautions to prevent the chemical reaction (foaming) has
personal injury, death, or substantial starting of the generator set by the ceased. Flush the resulting liquid with
property damage. remote start/stop switch. water and dry the area.
Battery gases. Explosion can cause

CAUTION Battery severe injury or death. Battery gases
can cause an explosion. Do not smoke
Caution indicates the presence of a or permit flames or sparks to occur near
hazard that will or can cause minor
WARNING a battery at any time, particularly when
personal injury or property damage. it is charging. Do not dispose of a
battery in a fire. To prevent burns and
NOTICE sparks that could cause an explosion,
Notice communicates installation, avoid touching the battery terminals
operation, or maintenance information with tools or other metal objects.
that is safety related but not hazard Sulfuric acid in batteries. Remove wristwatch, rings, and other
related. Can cause severe injury or death. jewelry before servicing the equipment.
Discharge static electricity from your
Safety decals affixed to the equipment Wear protective goggles and body before touching batteries by first
in prominent places alert the operator clothing. Battery acid may cause touching a grounded metal surface
or service technician to potential blindness and burn skin. away from the battery. To avoid sparks,
hazards and explain how to act safely. do not disturb the battery charger
The decals are shown throughout this connections while the battery is
publication to improve operator charging. Always turn the battery
recognition. Replace missing or
charger off before disconnecting the
damaged decals.
battery connections. Ventilate the
compartments containing batteries to
prevent accumulation of explosive
gases.
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Battery short circuits. Explosion Combustible materials. A fire can Carbon monoxide symptoms.
can cause severe injury or death. cause severe injury or death. Carbon monoxide can cause severe
Short circuits can cause bodily injury Generator set engine fuels and fuel nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon
and/or equipment damage. vapors are flammable and explosive. monoxide is a poisonous gas present in
Disconnect the battery before Handle these materials carefully to exhaust gases. Carbon monoxide
generator set installation or minimize the risk of fire or explosion. poisoning symptoms include but are
maintenance. Remove wristwatch, Equip the compartment or nearby area not limited to the following:
rings, and other jewelry before with a fully charged fire extinguisher. D Light-headedness, dizziness
servicing the equipment. Use tools with Select a fire extinguisher rated ABC or D Physical fatigue, weakness in
BC for electrical fires or as joints and muscles
insulated handles. Remove the
recommended by the local fire code or D Sleepiness, mental fatigue,
negative (--) lead first when
an authorized agency. Train all inability to concentrate
disconnecting the battery. Reconnect
personnel on fire extinguisher or speak clearly, blurred vision
the negative (--) lead last when
operation and fire prevention D Stomachache, vomiting, nausea
reconnecting the battery. Never
procedures. If experiencing any of these symptoms
connect the negative (--) battery cable and carbon monoxide poisoning is
to the positive (+) connection terminal possible, seek fresh air immediately
of the starter solenoid. Do not test the Exhaust System and remain active. Do not sit, lie down,
battery condition by shorting the or fall asleep. Alert others to the
terminals together. possibility of carbon monoxide
WARNING
poisoning. Seek medical attention if
the condition of affected persons does
Engine Backfire/Flash not improve within minutes of breathing
fresh air.
Fire
Copper tubing exhaust systems.
Carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide can cause severe
WARNING Can cause severe nausea, nausea, fainting, or death. Do not
fainting, or death. use copper tubing in diesel exhaust
The exhaust system must be systems. Sulfur in diesel exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected. causes rapid deterioration of copper
tubing exhaust systems, resulting in
Fire. exhaust/water leakage.
Inspecting the exhaust system.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
Carbon monoxide can cause severe
sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
nausea, fainting, or death. For the
safety of the craft’s occupants, install a
Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden carbon monoxide detector. Consult the
backfire can cause severe injury or boat builder or dealer for approved
death. Do not operate the generator detector location and installation.
set with the air cleaner/silencer Inspect the detector before each
removed. generator set use. In addition to routine
exhaust system inspection, test the
Combustible materials. A sudden
carbon monoxide detector per the
flash fire can cause severe injury or
manufacturer’s instructions and keep
death. Do not smoke or permit flames
the detector operational at all times.
or sparks near the fuel system. Keep
the compartment and the generator set
clean and free of debris to minimize the
risk of fire. Wipe up spilled fuels and
engine oil.
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Operating the generator set. Carbon Installing the fuel system. Explosive Ignition-protected equipment.
monoxide can cause severe nausea, fuel vapors can cause severe injury Explosive fuel vapors can cause
fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide or death. Fuel leakage can cause an severe injury or death. Gasoline
is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, explosion. Do not modify the tank or vapors can cause an explosion.
nonirritating gas that can cause death if the propulsion engine fuel system. USCG Regulation 33CFR183 requires
inhaled for even a short time. Use the Equip the craft with a tank that allows that all electrical devices (ship-to-shore
following precautions when installing one of the two pickup arrangements transfer switch, remote start panel,
and operating the generator set. Do not described in the installation section. etc.) must be ignition protected when
install the exhaust outlet where exhaust The tank and installation must conform used in a gasoline and gaseous-fueled
can be drawn in through portholes, to USCG Regulations. environment. The electrical devices
vents, or air conditioners. If the listed above are not ignition protected
generator set exhaust discharge outlet The fuel system. Explosive fuel and are not certified to operate in a
vapors can cause severe injury or
is near the waterline, water could enter gasoline and gaseous-fueled
the exhaust discharge outlet and close death. Vaporized fuels are highly environment such as an engine room or
explosive. Use extreme care when
or restrict the flow of exhaust. Never near fuel tanks. Acceptable locations
operate the generator set without a handling and storing fuels. Store fuels are the wheelhouse and other living
functioning carbon monoxide detector. in a well-ventilated area away from areas sheltered from rain and water
spark-producing equipment and out of
Be especially careful if operating the splash.
generator set when moored or the reach of children. Never add fuel to
the tank while the engine is running
anchored under calm conditions
because gases may accumulate. If because spilled fuel may ignite on Hazardous Noise
operating the generator set dockside, contact with hot parts or from sparks.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
moor the craft so that the exhaust
discharges on the lee side (the side sparks to occur near sources of spilled CAUTION
fuel or fuel vapors. Keep the fuel lines
sheltered from the wind). Always be
aware of others, making sure your and connections tight and in good
exhaust is directed away from other condition. Do not replace flexible fuel
lines with rigid lines. Use flexible
boats and buildings. Avoid overloading
the craft. sections to avoid fuel line breakage
caused by vibration. Do not operate the Hazardous noise.
generator set in the presence of fuel Can cause hearing loss.
Fuel System leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks.
Repair fuel systems before resuming Never operate the generator set
generator set operation. without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
WARNING Pipe sealant. Explosive fuel vapors
can cause severe injury or death.
Fuel leakage can cause an explosion.
Use pipe sealant on all threaded fittings
to prevent fuel leakage. Use pipe
sealant that resists gasoline, grease,
Explosive fuel vapors. lubrication oil, common bilge solvents,
Can cause severe injury or death. salt deposits, and water.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
Draining the fuel system. Explosive

fuel vapors can cause severe injury
or death. Spilled fuel can cause an
explosion. Use a container to catch fuel
when draining the fuel system. Wipe up
spilled fuel after draining the system.
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Engine noise. Hazardous noise can Short circuits. Hazardous Heavy Equipment
cause hearing loss. Generator sets voltage/current can cause severe
not equipped with sound enclosures injury or death. Short circuits can
can produce noise levels greater than cause bodily injury and/or equipment WARNING
105 dBA. Prolonged exposure to noise damage. Do not contact electrical
levels greater than 85 dBA can cause connections with tools or jewelry while
permanent hearing loss. Wear hearing making adjustments or repairs.
protection when near an operating Remove wristwatch, rings, and jewelry
generator set. before servicing the equipment.
Testing the voltage regulator. Unbalanced weight.

Hazardous Voltage Hazardous voltage can cause Improper lifting can cause severe
severe injury or death. High voltage injury or death and equipment
is present at the voltage regulator heat damage.
WARNING sink. To prevent electrical shock do not
Do not use lifting eyes.
touch the voltage regulator heat sink
Use slings under the skid to balance
when testing the voltage regulator.
and lift the generator set.
(PowerBoostt, PowerBoostt III, and
PowerBoostt V voltage regulator
models only)
Hazardous voltage. Moving rotor.
Can cause severe injury or death. Electrical backfeed to the utility.
Hot Parts
Operate the generator set only when Hazardous backfeed voltage can
all guards and electrical enclosures cause severe injury or death. WARNING
are in place. Connect the generator set to the
building/marina electrical system only
through an approved device and after
Grounding electrical equipment.
the building/marina main switch is
Hazardous voltage can cause opened. Backfeed connections can
severe injury or death. Electrocution Hot coolant and steam.
cause serious injury or death to utility
is possible whenever electricity is Can cause severe injury or death.
personnel working on power lines
present. Open the main circuit
and/or personnel near the work area. Before removing the pressure cap,
breakers of all power sources before
Some states and localities prohibit stop the generator set and allow it to
servicing the equipment. Configure the unauthorized connection to the utility cool. Then loosen the pressure cap
installation to electrically ground the to relieve pressure.
electrical system. Install a
generator set, transfer switch, and ship-to-shore transfer switch to prevent
related equipment and electrical
interconnection of the generator set
circuits to comply with applicable codes
power and shore power. WARNING
and standards. Never contact
electrical leads or appliances when Testing live electrical circuits.
standing in water or on wet ground Hazardous voltage or current can
because these conditions increase the cause severe injury or death. Have
risk of electrocution. trained and qualified personnel take
diagnostic measurements of live Hot engine and exhaust system.
Disconnecting the electrical load. circuits. Use adequately rated test Can cause severe injury or death.
Hazardous voltage can cause
equipment with electrically insulated
severe injury or death. Disconnect probes and follow the instructions of the Do not work on the generator set until
the generator set from the load by it cools.
test equipment manufacturer when
opening the line circuit breaker or by
performing voltage tests. Observe the
disconnecting the generator set output following precautions when performing
leads from the transfer switch and
voltage tests: (1) Remove rings,
heavily taping the ends of the leads. wristwatch, and jewelry. (2) Stand on a
High voltage transferred to the load
dry, approved electrically insulated
during testing may cause personal
mat. (3) Do not touch the enclosure or
injury and equipment damage. Do not components inside the enclosure. (4)
use the safeguard circuit breaker in
Be prepared for the system to operate
place of the line circuit breaker. The automatically.
safeguard circuit breaker does not
(600 volts and under)
disconnect the generator set from the
load.
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Checking the coolant level. Hot Tightening the hardware. Flying NOTICE
coolant can cause severe injury or projectiles can cause severe injury Voltage reconnection. Affix a notice
death. Allow the engine to cool. or death. Loose hardware can cause to the generator set after reconnecting
Release pressure from the cooling the hardware or pulley to release from the set to a voltage different from the
system before removing the pressure the generator set engine and can cause voltage on the nameplate. Order
cap. To release pressure, cover the personal injury. Retorque all voltage reconnection decal 246242
pressure cap with a thick cloth and then crankshaft and rotor hardware after from an authorized service
slowly turn the cap counterclockwise to servicing. Do not loosen the crankshaft distributor/dealer.
the first stop. Remove the cap after hardware or rotor thrubolt when making
pressure has been completely adjustments or servicing the generator NOTICE
released and the engine has cooled. set. Rotate the crankshaft manually in Hardware damage. The engine and
Check the coolant level at the tank if the a clockwise direction only. Turning the generator set may use both American
generator set has a coolant recovery crankshaft bolt or rotor thrubolt Standard and metric hardware. Use
tank. counterclockwise can loosen the the correct size tools to prevent
hardware. rounding of the bolt heads and nuts.
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot
parts can cause severe injury or Servicing the generator set when it
death. Do not touch hot engine parts. is operating. Exposed moving parts NOTICE
The engine and exhaust system can cause severe injury or death. When replacing hardware, do not
components become extremely hot Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing, and substitute with inferior grade
during operation. test leads away from the belts and hardware. Screws and nuts are
pulleys when the generator set is available in different hardness ratings.
running. Replace guards, screens, and To indicate hardness, American
Moving Parts covers before operating the generator Standard hardware uses a series of
set. markings, and metric hardware uses a
numeric system. Check the markings
WARNING Sound shield removal. Exposed on the bolt heads and nuts for
moving parts can cause severe identification.
injury or death. The generator set
must be operating in order to perform NOTICE
some scheduled maintenance
Fuse replacement. Replace fuses
procedures. Be especially careful if the with fuses of the same ampere rating
Can cause severe injury or death. sound shield has been removed, and type (for example: ABC or 3AC,
leaving the belts and pulleys exposed.
ceramic). Do not substitute clear
Operate the generator set only when (Sound-shield-equipped models only) glass-type fuses for ceramic fuses.
all guards and electrical enclosures
Refer to the wiring diagram when the
are in place.
ampere rating is unknown or
Notice questionable.
WARNING NOTICE NOTICE

Saltwater damage. Saltwater quickly
This generator set has been deteriorates metals. Wipe up saltwater
rewired from its nameplate voltage on and around the generator set and
to remove salt deposits from metal
surfaces.
Rotating parts.
Operate the generator set only when 246242
all guards, screens, and covers are in
place.
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Notes
VI Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6071 3/00

Introduction
This manual provides troubleshooting and repair Read this manual and carefully follow all procedures
instructions for 13-24EOZ and 11-20EFOZ model and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment
generator sets (4-lead and 12-lead), controllers, and operation and to avoid bodily injury. Read and follow the
accessories. Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the
beginning of this manual. Keep this manual with the
Refer to the engine service manual for generator set equipment for future reference.
engine service information.
x:in:001:001 The equipment service requirements are very important
This manual may be used for models not listed on the to safe and efficient operation. Inspect the parts often
front cover. and perform required service at the prescribed intervals.
Maintenance work must be performed by appropriately
Information in this publication represents data available skilled and suitably-trained maintenance personnel
at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to familiar with generator set operation and service.
change this publication and the products represented x:in:001:003
without notice and without any obligation or liability

whatsoever.
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Service Assistance
Service Information Latin America Regional Office

Lakeland, Florida, U.S.A.
Please contact a local authorized distributor/dealer for Phone: (941) 619-7568
sales, service, or other information about Kohler Fax: (941) 701-7131
Generator Division products. South East Asia
Singapore Regional Office
To locate a local authorized distributor/dealer inside Singapore, Republic of Singapore
the U.S.A. and Canada Phone: (65) 264-6422
D Look on the product or in the information included with Fax: (65) 264-6455
the product
D Consult the Yellow Pages under the heading
Generators— Electric Product Information
D Visit the Kohler Generator Division web site at
www.kohlergenerators.com Product identification numbers determine service parts.
D Call 1-800-544-2444 Record the product identification numbers in the spaces
below immediately after unpacking the products so that
To locate a local authorized distributor/dealer the numbers are readily available for future reference.
outside the U.S.A. and Canada Record field-installed kit numbers after installing the
D Look on the product or in the information included kits.
with the product
D Consult the telephone directory under the heading Generator Set Identification Numbers
Generators—Electric Record the product identification numbers from the
D Visit the Kohler Generator Division web site at generator set nameplate(s).
www.kohlergenerators.com
Model Number
D Contact the nearest regional office
Specification Number
Africa, Europe, Middle East Serial Number
London Regional Office
Langley, Slough, England Accessory Number Accessory Description
Phone: (44) 1753-580-771
Fax: (44) 1753-580-036
Australia
Australia Regional Office
Queensland, Australia
Phone: (617) 3893-0061
Fax: (617) 3893-0072
China
China Regional Office
Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
Phone: (86) 21-6482 1252
Fax: (86) 21-6482 1255
India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
India Regional Office
Bangalore, India
Phone: (91) 80-2284270
(91) 80-2284279 Engine Identification
Fax: (91) 80-2284286
Record the product identification information from the
Japan engine nameplate.
Japan Regional Office
Tokyo, Japan Manufacturer
Phone: (813) 3440-4515 Model Number
Fax: (813) 3440-2727 Serial Number
Latin America
ii Service Assistance TP-6071 3/00

Section 1 Specifications
1.1 General The 20EOZ/16EFOZ and 20EOZ/17.5EFOZ are

powered by a four-cylinder, water-cooled, four-cycle
This manual covers maintenance, troubleshooting, and diesel engine with a heat exchanger.
repair of the alternating current marine generator sets
listed in Figure 1-1. The 23EOZ/19EFOZ and 24EOZ/20EFOZ are powered
by a four-cylinder, water-cooled, four-cycle,
turbocharged diesel engine with a heat exchanger.
Models Voltage Phase
13/15.5/20/23EOZ 100/200--120/240 (60 Hz) 1 Heat exchanger cooling consists of a heat exchanger
120/208--277/480 with a coolant recovery tank, thermostat, rubber
14/20/24EOZ (60 Hz broadrange) 3 impeller seawater pump, centrifugal type engine
220--240, circulating pump, water-cooled exhaust manifold, and
11/13/16/19EFOZ 100/200--110/220 (50 Hz) 1 an exhaust mixer.
110/190--240/416
11.5/17.5/20EFOZ (50 Hz broadrange) 3 Kohler Co. develops all Kohlerr marine generator set
ratings using accepted reference conditions of 25_C
Figure 1-1 Generator Model Coverage (77_F) and pressure of 29.2 in. Hg dry barometer. ISO
3046 and ISO 8528-1 include reference conditions and
The 13EOZ/11EFOZ is powered by a three-cylinder,
output calculations. Obtain the technical information
water-cooled, four-cycle diesel engine with a heat
bulletin on ratings guidelines (TIB-101) for complete
exchanger.
ratings definitions.
The 14EOZ/11.5EFOZ and 15.5EOZ/13EFOZ are
Read this manual, then carefully follow all service
powered by a three-cylinder, water-cooled,
recommendations. See Figure 1-2 for identification and
turbocharged diesel engine with a heat exchanger.
location of components.
TP-6071 3/00 Section 1 Specifications 1

1.2 Engine
Generator Model 13EOZ 11EFOZ 14/15.5EOZ 11.5/13EFOZ
Engine manufacturer Yanmar
Engine model 3TNE88 3TNE84-T
Number of cylinders 3
Cylinder block material Cast iron
Cylinder head material Cast iron
Piston rings 2 compression/1 oil
Connecting rod material Forged carbon steel
Governor Centrifugal, mechanical
Bore x stroke, mm (in.) 88 (3.46) x 90 (3.54) 84 (3.31) x 90 (3.54)
Displacement L (CID) 1.642 (100.2) 1.496 (91.3)
Compression ratio 18.0:1
Horsepower 60/50 Hz 23.0 18.1 25.4 21.2
RPM 60/50 Hz 1800 1500 1800 1500
Lubrication system Pressure, trochoid pump
Lube oil capacity, w/filter L (U.S. qts) 4.7 (5.0)
Low oil pressure shutdown 0.5 kg/cm@ ± 0.1 kg/cm@
Oil recommendation (API) CD or CC class of API service classification
Battery voltage 12 volts (standard) 24 volts (optional)
Battery charging 40-amp alternator
Battery recommendation (minimum) 500 CCA, 100 amp hr.
Starter motor 1.8 kW Bendix, gear-reduction automotive type
Generator Model 20EOZ 16/17.5EFOZ 23/24EOZ 19/20EFOZ

Engine manufacturer Yanmar
Engine model 4TNE88 4TNE84-T
Number of cylinders 4
Cylinder block material Cast iron
Cylinder head material Cast iron
Piston rings 2 compression/1 oil
Connecting rod material Forged carbon steel
Governor Centrifugal, mechanical
Bore x stroke, mm (in.) 88 (3.46) x 90 (3.54) 84 (3.31) x 90 (3.54)
Displacement L (CID) 2.189 (133.58) 1.995 (121.74)
Compression ratio 18.0:1
Horsepower 60/50 Hz 30.5 24.7 38.5 30.2
RPM 60/50 Hz 1800 1500 1800 1500
Lubrication system Pressure, trochoid pump
Lube oil capacity, w/filter L (U.S. qts) 5.8 (6.1)
Low oil pressure shutdown 0.5 kg/cm@ ± 0.1 kg/cm@
Oil recommendation (API) CD or CC class of API service classification
Battery voltage 12 volts (standard) 24 volts (optional)
Battery charging 40-amp alternator
Battery recommendation (minimum) 500 CCA, 100-amp hr.
Starter motor 1.8 kW Bendix, gear-reduction automotive type
2 Section 1 Specifications TP-6071 3/00

1.3 Fuel 1.4 Cooling
Fuel System All Models Cooling System 13--15.5 kW 20--24 kW
Diesel ISO 8217DMA, 50% ethylene glycol; 50% clean,
Fuel recommendation BS 2869A1 or A2 Recommended coolant softened water
Fuel feed pump Electric Coolant capacity, approx.
Fuel pump operating kPa (psi) 27.6--41.4 (4--6) L (U.S. qts.) add 0.24L (8 oz.)
for the coolant recovery tank. 4.4 (4.6) 6.0 (6.3)
Fuel pump inlet 0.25-18 NPT
Thermostat 71_C (160_F)
Pressure cap rating 97 kPa (14 psi)
High temperature shutdown 111_C (232_F)
High exhaust temperature
shutdown 102_C (215_F)
Seawater pump inlet water
line hose ID,mm (in.) 25 (1.00)
Mixing elbow outlet exhaust
hose ID,mm (in.) 76 (3.00)

1.5 Generator, 4 Lead
13EOZ 15.5EOZ 20--23EOZ
Component Specification 11EFOZ 13EFOZ 16--19EFOZ
Hot exciter field voltage/amperage readings at rated voltage
No load (63 Hz) 4/0.7 4/0.7 6/1.0

Full load (60 Hz) 12/1.8 14/2.3 16/2.4
Exciter field resistance (cold) 5.8 5.8 5.8
Exciter armature resistance (cold) 0.5 0.5 0.5
Main field (rotor) resistance (cold) 4.3 2.9 3.0
Stator output voltages with separately excited generator, using 12-volt battery (60 Hz only)
1--2, 3--4, 33--44 135 135 95

55--66 180 180 125
B1-B2 17 17 12
Cold stator resistance, ohms
1--2, 3--4, (V1--V4) 0.12 0.12 0.07

55--66 1.5 1.5 1.3
B1-B2 0.07 0.07 0.06
1.6 Generator, 12 Lead

14EOZ 20--24EOZ
Component Specification 11.5EFOZ 17.5--20EFOZ
Hot exciter field voltage/amperage readings at rated voltage
No load (63 Hz) 6/0.9 8/1.4

Full load (60 Hz) 17/2.6 16/2.4
Exciter field resistance (cold) 5.5 5.8
Exciter armature resistance (cold) 0.5 0.5
Main field (rotor) resistance (cold) 4.3 3.0
Stator output voltages with separately excited generator, using 12-volt battery (60 Hz only)
1--4, 2--5, 3--6, 7--10, 8--11, 9--12, V1--V2 110 70

55--66 125 90
B1-B2 12 9
Cold stator resistance, ohms
1--2, 3--4, (V1--V4) 0.06 0.04

55--66 1.5 1.3
B1-B2 0.06 0.05

1.7 Service Views
Service Side
10 11 12 13 14
5 8 9 15
3 4 6 7
2 16
1
17
18
19
20
13/20EOZ
11/16/17.5EFOZ 26 25 24 23 22 21
9 Non-Service Side
27
29
28
14/15.5/23/24EOZ
11.5/13/19/20EFOZ
1. Controller 15. Fuel return line
2. Start/stop switch 16. Fuel injection pump HX-250000
3. DC circuit breaker 17. Belt guard
4. Hourmeter 18. Oil fill
5. Optional circuit breaker location 19. Seawater pump (water inlet)
6. Customer load lead access connection (back of controller) 20. Oil pressure sender (optional)
7. Remote start/stop and meter connector 21. Oil drain valve and hose
(located on the back of the controller) 22. Governor lever
8. Mixing elbow (water outlet/exhaust outlet) 23. Lube oil filter
9. Air intake silencer 24. Oil check
10. Lifting eye 25. Fuel feed pump
11. Coolant overflow bottle 26. Fuel inlet
12. Pressure cap (coolant fill) 27. High exhaust temp. shutdown switch
13. Fuel filter/separator 28. Heat exchanger drain
14. High water temp. shutdown sender (optional) 29. Heat exchanger
Not Shown: Air intake heater (optional preheat kit required to make air intake heater functional).
Figure 1-2 Service Views, Typical

Notes

Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
2.1 General Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can

cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
Schedule routine maintenance using the service generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
schedule located in the generator set operatation generator set as follows: (1) Disconnect the power to the
battery charger, if equipped. (2) Remove the battery cables,
manual and the hourmeter located on the controller. If
negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
the generator set will be subject to extreme operating
when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to
conditions, service the unit accordingly. prevent the starting of the generator set by the remote
start/stop switch.
Note: See the generator set operation manual for the
service schedule and other service not included
in this manual. WARNING
Note: High-mineral content seawater (salt water) can

cause rapid destruction of metals. Wipe up all
salt water spillage on and around the generator
set and keep metal surfaces free from
Rotating parts.
accumulated salt deposits.
Operate the generator set only when
WARNING all guards, screens, and covers are in
place.
Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed

moving parts can cause severe injury or death. Keep
hands, feet, hair, clothing, and test leads away from the belts
Accidental starting.
and pulleys when the generator set is running. Replace
guards, screens, and covers before operating the generator
Disconnect the battery cables before set.
working on the generator set.
Sound shield removal. Exposed moving parts can cause
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery. severe injury or death. The generator set must be operating
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last in order to perform some scheduled maintenance procedures.
when reconnecting the battery. Be especially careful if the sound shield has been removed,
leaving the belts and pulleys exposed.
(Sound-shield-equipped models only)
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2.2 Lubrication System SAE 5W20
Service
The selection of engine oil is very important to a diesel Grade
20W40
engine. If an unsuitable oil is used or an oil change is
neglected, it may result in damage and a shorter engine 10W30
life. Oil must meet the API classification of CD or CC.
Recommended SAE viscosity designation for given 20W20
temperature ranges is listed in Figure 2-1.
20W30
Note: Failure to observe these standards may cause
inadequate lubrication or oil pressure and cold 20W40
starting difficulties.
°C --30 --20 --10 0 10 20 30 40 °C
°F 0 20 40 60 80 100 °F
Operating Temperature
TP-5856-1
Figure 2-1 Engine Oil Selection
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Section 3 Intake and Exhaust System
3.1 Air Intake Silencer 3.2 Exhaust System Inspection

The 13--24EOZ models use a round, polyurethane,
WARNING
sound-absorbing-type intake silencer to silence the
intake air drawn into the cylinder head from the intake
port. Besides providing a silencing effect, the silencer
also acts as an air cleaner. Clean the silencer more
frequently if operating in dirty, dusty conditions. See
Figure 3-1 and refer to the following procedure. Carbon monoxide.
Can cause severe nausea,
fainting, or death.
Air Intake Silencer Cleaning Procedure:
The exhaust system must be
1. Remove the intake silencer cover. leakproof and routinely inspected.
2. Remove the element from the cover and inspect it. Inspecting the exhaust system. Carbon monoxide can
To clean the element, continue to step 3. If the cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. For the safety of
element is damaged or in poor condition, replace the craft’s occupants, install a carbon monoxide detector.
the element; skip step 3 and go to step 4. If the Consult the boat builder or dealer for approved detector
element is clean go to step 6. location and installation. Inspect the detector before each
generator set use. In addition to routine exhaust system
3 4 inspection, test the carbon monoxide detector per the
2 manufacturer’s instructions and keep the detector operational
at all times.
1
Exhaust System. Check for exhaust leaks and
blockages. Check the silencer and piping condition and
5 check for tight exhaust system connections.
Inspect the exhaust system components (exhaust

manifold, mixing elbow, exhaust line, hose clamps,
silencer, and outlet flapper) for cracks, leaks, and
corrosion.
TP-6071-31
D Check the hoses for softness, cracks, leaks, or dents.
1. Air intake silencer cover
2. Air intake silencer element Replace the hoses as needed.
3. Base
4. Clamp D Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace
5. Turbocharger them as needed.
Figure 3-1 Air Intake Silencer
D Check for loose, corroded, or missing clamps.
3. Wash the element in mild detergent and water Tighten or replace the hose clamps and/or hangers
solution. Rinse the element and allow it to air dry. as needed.
4. Lightly coat the foam element with oil. D Check that the exhaust outlet is unobstructed.
5. Squeeze out any excess oil. D Visually inspect for exhaust leaks (blowby). Check
for carbon or soot residue on exhaust components.
6. Wipe the cover and base with a clean rag to remove Carbon and soot residue indicates an exhaust leak.
any dirt. Replace the base if it is damaged. Seal leaks as needed.
7. Reassemble the element and cover assembly to D Ensure that the carbon monoxide detector is (1) in the
the intake silencer base. Make sure the sealing craft, (2) functional. and (3) energized whenever the
surfaces fit properly. generator set operates.
x:op:001:002:a
8. Direct the air intake silencer duct down and away
from engine.
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3.3 Servicing Mixing Elbow
The mixing elbow combines high-temperature exhaust
with cooling seawater. The mixture when exposed to
engine vibration makes conditions conducive to rapid
deterioration and failure if the elbow is not properly 2
maintained.
1. Check the mixing elbow for carbon buildup and 3

corrosion inside the pipe.
4
2. Clean or replace the mixing elbow as necessary.
3. Inspect the exhaust manifold mounting threads for

1 5
cracking and corrosion.
6
7
3.4 Turbocharger
(Models: 14/15.5/23/24EOZ
TP-6071-32
and 11.5/13/19/20EFOZ)
1. Compressor housing
Inspect the compressor (blower) at the specified interval 2. Rotor assembly (turbo)
for build-up of carbon residue. Perform all other 3. Housing assembly (blower)
4. Plate assembly (seal)
turbocharger inspection and service as described in the 5. Circlips
service schedule of the Yanmar service manuals. See 6. Housing assembly (bearing)
Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3 to inspect the compressor. 7. Heat protector
Figure 3-2 Turbocharger Inspection

Compressor Inspection:
1. Remove the breather hose from the air intake 3

silencer connector, if equipped.
2
2. Remove the air intake silencer.

1
3. Inspect the compressor (blower) housing and the
impeller (blower wheel) for buildup of carbon
residue. Use a Yanmar approved turbocharger 4
cleaner, if cleaning is required.
4. Place the air intake silencer over the turbocharger

5
compressor housing inlet and tighten the clamp.
5. Attach the breather hose to the air intake silencer

connector, if equipped. TP-6071-32
1. Turbocharger assembly
2. Gaskets
3. Exhaust elbow
4. Exhaust manifold
5. Petcock PT 1/8
Figure 3-3 Turbocharger Components, Typical
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Section 4 Fuel System
4.1 General Fuel Filter Replacement Procedure:
In most installations, both the generator set and the 1. Close the fuel valve.
propulsion engine operate from a common fuel tank with
2. Remove the fuel filter.
a dual dip tube arrangement. The generator set’s dip
tube is shorter than the propulsion engine’s dip tube. 3. Clean the contact surface of the fuel oil filter
With this arrangement fuel may not be available to the adapter.
generator set when the fuel supply is low. See
Figure 4-1 for a fuel system schematic. 4. Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of the new fuel
filter with fresh fuel oil. Thread the filter on the
adapter until the gasket makes contact; hand
To fuel
tighten the filter an additional one-half turn.
injectors
5. Open the fuel valve.
Propulsion 4 6. Bleed the fuel system. See Section 4.3.

engine 2 3
4.3 Bleeding
Generator
set If the generator set engine runs out of fuel, if air leaks
develop in the suction side of the fuel system, or if the
fuel filter is replaced, it will be necessary to bleed the
1 entire system to prevent starting failures and/or erratic
operation.
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1. Fuel tank Note: The bleeding procedure requires the battery to be

2. Dual dip tubes connected so that engine cranking will occur. Do
3. Fuel filter not allow the engine/generator to start. To
4. Fuel feed pump prevent engine starting, disconnect line 71A from
Figure 4-1 Fuel System Schematic, Typical the starter motor solenoid (spade terminal).
Fuel System Bleeding Procedure:

4.2 Fuel Filter
1. Loosen vent screw A at the fuel filter. See
Clean the fuel filter with fresh fuel oil and compressed Figure 4-2.
air. The filter’s useful life will be determined largely by
the quality and condition of the fuel used. Under normal 2. Toggle the start/stop switch by placing the
conditions, replace the fuel filter element at the specified start/stop switch in the START position for a few
interval in the generator set’s operation manual. Use the seconds and then placing the switch in the STOP
following procedure to replace the fuel filter. position until fuel, free of air bubbles, flows from
vent screw A. Tighten the vent screw.
3. Loosen vent screw B at the fuel filter.
4. Toggle the start/stop switch until fuel, free of air

bubbles, flows from vent screw B. Tighten the vent
screw.
5. Loosen vent screw C at the fuel injection pump.
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6. Toggle the start/stop switch until fuel, free of air 3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of a 12-volt
bubbles, flows from vent screw C. Tighten the vent battery to the positive terminal of the fuel pump.
screw. Connect the negative terminal of the fuel pump to
the negative (--) terminal of the battery. You should
1 2 hear the pump operate and see fuel discharge from
the pump outlet. Replace the pump if it does not
operate.
3
4 4. Connect a pressure gauge to the outlet side of the

fuel pump. Repeat step 3. See Section 1.3 for the
specified fuel pump pressure ratings.
5
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1. Vent screw B
2. Vent screw A
3. Fuel filter
4. Vent screw C
5. Fuel injection pump
Figure 4-2 Bleeding the Fuel System
4
4.4 Fuel Pump 1
The fuel pump transfers fuel from a source to the 2 3

I-940
injection pump. 1. Fuel inlet
2. Negative (--) terminal
3. Positive (+) terminal
Fuel Pump Test Procedure: 4. Fuel outlet
1. Remove the two leads at the bottom of the fuel Figure 4-3 Fuel Pump
pump. The pump terminals are labeled (--) and (+).
See Figure 4-3.
2. Connect the inlet side of the pump to a fuel source.

Disconnect the outlet hose from the fuel filter and
place the hose end in a container to catch the fuel.
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4.5 Governor speed, turn the screw counterclockwise. Tighten the
locking nut when the correct setting is reached. See
The centrifugal, mechanical governor keeps the engine Figure 4-4.
speed constant by automatically adjusting the amount
of fuel supplied to the engine according to changes in
the load. The govorner requires no regular service. The
factory adjustes the governor during run-in, and further
adjustment should not be needed unless greatly varying
load conditions are encountered or if poor governor
control develops after extended usage.
1
60 Hz generator sets are designed to operate in the
range of 57-63 Hz (1800 rpm under full load and
1890 rpm under no load). 2
50 Hz generator sets are designed to operate in the

range of 47.5-52.5 Hz ± 5% (1500 rpm under full load
and 1590 rpm under no load).
To check the engine speed, use a frequency meter

connected to the load leads or use a hand tachometer. If 607146
adjustment is needed, loosen the locking nut on the 1. Speed adjusting screw
speed adjusting screw. Turn the screw clockwise to 2. Locking nut
increase the speed (and frequency). To decrease the
Figure 4-4 Governor Adjustment
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Notes
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Section 5 Cooling System
5.1 General Checking the coolant level. Hot coolant can cause severe
injury or death. Allow the engine to cool. Release pressure
Heat exchanger cooling consists of a heat exchanger from the cooling system before removing the pressure cap. To
with coolant recovery tank, thermostat, rubber impeller release pressure, cover the pressure cap with a thick cloth and
then slowly turn the cap counterclockwise to the first stop.
seawater pump, centrifugal-type engine circulating
Remove the cap after pressure has been completely released
pump, water-cooled exhaust manifold, and an exhaust
and the engine has cooled. Check the coolant level at the tank
mixer. See Figure 5-1 for cooling system components. if the generator set has a coolant recovery tank.
WARNING NOTICE
Saltwater damage. Saltwater quickly deteriorates metals.
Wipe up saltwater on and around the generator set and
remove salt deposits from metal surfaces.
Hot coolant and steam.

Before removing the pressure cap,
stop the generator set and allow it to
cool. Then loosen the pressure cap
to relieve pressure.
1
2
3
5
6
12
9
Seawater
10 Coolant/antifreeze
11
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1. Engine block 7. Heat exchanger
2. Exhaust manifold 8. Engine seawater pump
3. Exhaust mixer elbow 9. Seawater strainer
4. Outlet flapper 10. Seacock
5. Silencer 11. Intake strainer
6. Thermostat 12. Engine-driven water pump
Figure 5-1 Cooling System Components
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5.2 Closed Heat Exchanger 5.4 Flush and Clean Cooling
In a closed cooling system, seawater circulates through System
separate chambers within the heat exchanger to cool For optimum protection, drain, flush, and refill the
the engine coolant. The seawater then mixes with cooling system at the interval listed in the service
engine exhaust and ejects out of the exhaust outlet. See schedule.
Section 1.4 for coolant capacity, thermostat and
pressure cap ratings. Pay special attention to the coolant level. When refilling
the cooling system, allow time for complete refill of the
Note: Coolant solution. A coolant solution of 50% engine water jacket. Check the coolant level as
ethylene glycol provides freezing protection to described in Section 5.3.
--37°C (--34°F) and overheating protection to
129°C (265°F). A coolant solution with less than
50% ethylene glycol may not provide adequate Flush and Clean Procedure:
freezing and overheating protection. A coolant 1. Remove the pipe plug water drain located at the
solution with more than 50% ethylene glycol can heat exchanger and completely drain the system.
cause engine or component damage. Do not use
alcohol or methanol antifreeze or mix them with 2. Remove the pressure cap to make draining easier.
the specified coolant. Consult the engine
manufacturer’s operation manual for engine 3. Drain, clean, and flush the cooling system and the
coolant specifications. coolant recovery tank with clean water.
4. Replace the pipe plug water drain.

5.3 Check and Fill Coolant
5. Fill the cooling system with recommended coolant.
Note: Do not add coolant to a hot engine. Adding
coolant to a hot engine can cause the cylinder 6. Replace the pressure cap.
block or cylinder head to crack. Wait until the
engine has cooled.
5.5 Pressure Cap
Maintain the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank at
approximately 1/4 full. Before filling the cooling system, Closed heat exchanger systems utilize a pressure cap
close all petcocks and tighten all hose clamps. Use a to raise the boiling point of the coolant, enabling higher
solution of 50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, operating temperatures. If the cap leaks, replace it with
softened water to inhibit rust/corrosion and prevent a cap of the same rating. Find the pressure cap rating in
freezing. Add coolant, as necessary, to the coolant Section 1.4, Cooling.
recovery tank. Periodically check the coolant level on
closed systems by removing the pressure cap. Do not
rely solely on the level in the coolant recovery tank. Add
fresh coolant until level is just below the overflow tube
opening.
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5.6 Impeller Inspection and 1
Replacement
2
The belt-driven seawater pump is located on the service
side of the generator set. Check and change the
seawater pump impeller at the interval specified in the
service schedule. Follow the instructions included with 3
the impeller kit. If the instructions are not included with
the kit, use the following procedure.
Impeller Inspection and Replacement Procedure: 607153

1. Flattened vane
1. Close the seacock. 2. Crack
3. Broken vane
2. Remove the seawater pump coverplate. See
Figure 5-3 Worn Impeller
Figure 5-2.
5. Lubricate the impeller with soapy water before
1 installation.
6. While installing the impeller, always rotate the drive

shaft and the impeller together in the same
direction as the engine rotation.
7. Inspect the coverplate and gasket for corrosion

2 and/or damage. Replace components as
3 necessary.
10 4
5 8. Lubricate the gasket with silicon grease and attach
6 the gasket and coverplate to the seawater pump
housing.
9 8 7 607152
1. Seawater pump 6. Housing 9. Open the seacock.

2. Coverplate 7. Pulley
3. Gasket 8. Drive shaft 10. Start the generator set and check for leaks.
4. Impeller 9. Washer
5. Bearing 10. Nut 11. Stop the generator set and repair leaks or replace
Figure 5-2 Seawater Pump, Typical components as necessary.
3. Remove the impeller.
4. Inspect the impeller for damage, including cracks,

broken or flattened vanes. The impeller vanes
should be straight and flexible. See Figure 5-3.
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5.7 Siphon Break
A siphon break prevents seawater entry into the engine 3. Use a light detergent to clean the reed valve to
when the engine exhaust manifold outlet is less than remove residue and oxidation.
23 cm (9 in.) above the waterline of a fully-loaded,
shut-down craft. Use the following procedure to inspect 4. Check that the reed valve opening is clear.
the siphon break.
5. Replace the siphon break if it is cracked or if the
reed valve material has hardened or deteriorated.
Siphon Break Inspection Procedure:
6. Install the reed valve into the mounting base with
1. Stop the generator set. the valve downward.
2. Remove the retaining cap and lift out the reed valve 7. Install the retaining cap and finger-tighten only. Do
assembly for inspection. See Figure 5-4. not overtighten.
7 8
9
1
20
18 4
Waterline
19
14 10
17
13
15
11
16
12 TP-5586-3
1. Mounting base 11. Seacock

2. Retaining cap 12. Intake strainer
3. Reed valve assembly 13. Engine-driven seawater pump
4. Silencer vertical lift 1.2 m (4 ft.) max. 14. Exhaust hose pitch 1.3 cm per 30.5 cm (0.5 in./ft.) min.
5. Exhaust mixer elbow distance above waterline; if less than 15. Water lock (optional)
23 cm (9 in.), siphon break is required 16. Silencer distance from exhaust mixer elbow 3 m (10 ft.) max.
6. Siphon break distance above waterline 30.5 cm (1 ft.) min. 17. Silencer (customer-supplied)
7. Siphon break 18. Exhaust hose pitch 1.3 cm per 30.5 cm (0.5 in./ft.) min.
8. Exhaust mixer elbow 19. Exhaust outlet distance above waterline 10 cm (4 in.) min.
9. Heat exchanger (locations vary by model) 20. Seawater outlet
10. Seawater strainer
NOTE: Consult the installation manual for complete explanation of dimensions and other installation considerations.
Figure 5-4 Siphon Break (Plastic “U” Type)
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Section 6 Controller Troubleshooting
6.1 Controller
This section covers the controller troubleshooting operation manual to identify the controller’s external
procedure for generator sets equipped with a relay components. Refer to Figure 6-1 to identify the
controller and related engine components. Refer to the controller’s internal components.
5 1
AC--CIRCUIT
START
DC--CIRCUIT BREAKER
2
BREAKER
HOUR
METER
3
6 STOP/
PREHEAT 8
4
7
5
4
6
A-359146
1. Controller circuit board 5. DC circuit breaker

2. K25 relay 6. Start/stop switch
3. K20 relay 7. Voltage regulator circuit board
4. Hourmeter 8. Overspeed circuit board (opt.)
Figure 6-1 Controller Internal Components
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6.2 Controller Sequence of The normally open K1 contacts close to energize the
(optional) oil pressure, coolant temperature, battery
Operation voltmeter, and hourmeter gauges and the generator
Sections 6.2.1--6.3.3 describe the controller sequence “ON” light.
of operation during generator start, run, stop, and fault
The normally open K5 contacts close to permit the high
shutdown modes. Use the LEDs on the controller circuit
water temperature (HWT), high exhaust temperature
board to assist in the troubleshooting process. An
(HET), and low oil pressure (LOP) switches to function.
illuminated LED indicates that the respective relay is
receiving power; the LED does not indicate whether that Note: The low oil pressure (LOP) switch contacts open
relay is energized. Refer to the wiring diagrams in when the engine develops proper oil pressure.
Section 10 to assist in the troubleshooting procedure.
One set of normally closed K1 contacts opens to
disconnect the circuit to the (+) connection of the exciter
6.2.1 Start
fields (field flashing).
Close the start/stop switch between N and 47 (local or
remote starting). A set of normally closed K1 contacts opens to
disconnect the circuit to the negative (--) connection of
The K2 relay energizes (LED2 lights). the exciter field (field flashing). The normally closed K1
contacts open to deenergize the K3 relay (LED3 goes
The normally open K2 contacts close to energize the K3 out) and prevent accidental reenergizing of the starter
relay (LED3 lights), K25 (fuel solenoid) relay, controller motor. The K3 contacts open to deenergize the K20
hourmeter, and generator armature exciter field. relay. The K20 contacts open to deenergize the S relay.
The S contacts open to deenergize the starter motor.
The normally open K3 relay contacts close to energize
the K20 (starter) relay. The normally open K20 relay When the generator set is running, the start switch
contacts close to energize the S relay (starter solenoid). contacts N and 47 open by releasing the start/stop
The normally open S relay contacts close to energize rocker switch.
the starter motor.
The normally open K25 contacts close to energize the 6.2.3 Stop
fuel solenoid and the battery charging alternator (BCA).
Close the start/stop switch between N and 43 (local or
As the engine builds oil pressure during cranking, the remote).
normally closed LOP contacts open.
The K4 relay energizes (LED4 lights).
6.2.2 Run The normally closed K4 contacts open to deenergize the

K25 relay. The closed (normally open) K25 contacts
The K1 relay energizes (LED1 lights) when the B1 and open to deenergize the fuel solenoid.
B2 windings receive AC output from the stator main
field. After a 5--10 second time delay, the K5 relay The normally open K4 contacts close to maintain a
energizes (LED5 lights). ground to the K4 relay.
Note: The bridge rectifier (BR1) and the voltage As the generator set shuts down, the K1 relay
regulator (VR1) provide 12 volts DC to the K1 and deenergizes (LED1 goes out). The normally open K1
K5 relays. contacts open to deenergize the K2 relay (LED2 goes
out). The normally closed K2 contacts close to ground
The stator winding V1-V4 provides a voltage sensing the circuit to the K4 relay until the generator set comes to
source to the voltage regulator. a complete stop.
The normally open K1 contacts close to maintain
voltage to the K2 relay (LED2 remains lit).
The normally open K2 contacts remain closed to

maintain voltage to the fuel solenoid and controller
hourmeter.
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Figure 6-2 Sequence of Operation Wiring Diagram

6.3 Engine Safety Shutdown contacts open to deenergize the K2 relay (LED2 goes
Switches the circuit to the K4 relay until the generator set comes to
a complete stop.
6.3.1 Low Oil Pressure (LOP) Shutdown
Switch 6.3.2 High Water Temperature (HWT)
When low oil pressure occurs, the LOP shutdown switch and High Exhaust Temperature
contacts close and energize the K4 relay (LED4 lights). (HET) Shutdown Switch
Note: During cranking, the low oil pressure shutdown When a high temperature occurs, the shutdown switch
switch is deactivated until the K5 relay energizes. contacts close and energize the K4 relay (LED4 lights).
This delay allows the engine to reach normal
operating oil pressure. The normally closed LOP The normally closed K4 contacts open to deenergize the
contacts open when the generator set develops K25 relay. The closed (normally open) K25 contacts
oil pressure. open to deenergize the fuel solenoid.
The normally closed K4 contacts open to deenergize the The normally open K4 contacts close to maintain a
K25 relay. The closed (normally open) K25 contacts ground to the K4 relay.
open to deenergize the fuel solenoid.
As the generator set shuts down, the K1 relay
The normally open K4 contacts close to maintain a deenergizes (LED1 goes out). The normally open K1
ground to the K4 relay. contacts open to deenergize the K2 relay (LED2 goes
As the generator set shuts down, the K1 relay the circuit to the K4 relay until the generator set comes to
deenergizes (LED1 goes out). The normally open K1 a complete stop.
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Figure 6-3 Safety Shutdown Circuit Schematic


6.3.3 Overspeed Safety Shutdown (SDR)
When the engine speed exceeds 70 Hz (2100 rpm), the
shutdown relay (SDR) on the overspeed protection 1 2 3 4
circuit board energizes. The normally open SDR
contacts close to complete the circuit and energize the
K4 relay (LED4 lights). 5
The normally closed K4 contacts open to deenergize the

K25 relay. The closed (normally open) K25 contacts 12
open to deenergize the fuel solenoid.
The normally open K4 contacts close to maintain a 11

ground to the K4 relay.
As the generator set shuts down, the K1 relay

deenergizes (LED1 goes out). The normally open K1
contacts open to deenergize the K2 relay (LED2 goes
out). The normally closed K2 contacts close to ground 10 9 8 7 6
the circuit to the K4 relay until the generator set comes to
a complete stop.
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6.4 Controller Circuit Board
Some controller circuit board components can be tested H--239563
without removing the component from the circuit board. 1. Engine crank control relay (K3)
Test the components before replacing the circuit board. 2. P1 connector
Refer to Section 6.5, Troubleshooting Flow Chart. 3. P2 connector
4. Time delay relay (K5)
5. LED5
The controller circuit board has light-emitting diodes 6. LED2
(LEDs) that indicate relay coil power and aid in circuit 7. Engine run relay (K2)
board and generator fault detection. When any of relays 8. AC crank disconnect relay (K1)
K1--K5 receives power the corresponding LED lights. 9. LED1
10. Fault shutdown relay (K4)
The LED does not indicate whether the relay coil is 11. LED4
energized. Determine if the relay coil is energized by 12. LED3
analyzing the generator faults by performing a continuity 13. Relay schematic
test on the relay coil. See Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4 Controller Circuit Board

6.5 Troubleshooting Flow Chart
Use the following flow chart as an aid in troubleshooting the main circuit board and the entire generator set.
Press the start switch Does the engine crank? Go to B

Yes
(local or remote). (next page).
No
A
No Is theK2 relay LED lit? Yes
No Is the K3 relay LED lit? Yes
--Check the battery

condition and
connections. Is voltage present at the K20 relay coil?
--Check the condition/
connections of the Is the K2 relay No
start/stop switch functioning? Yes
(N, 43, and 47).
--Check for voltage
at connection P1--14. Check the P1--4
connection.
No Yes
Is the K3 relay
functioning?
Is the 10-amp controller Replace The K3 or K1 No

circuit breaker tripped? the circuit relay is faulty.
board. Replace the Replace
circuit board. the circuit
Yes board.
No Yes
No Is voltage present Yes

at the S relay coil
while attempting to
crank?
Go to step A Is the K20 relay Is voltage present at

No functioning? Yes the S relay contact
(starter motor side)?
Replace the Check P4-22

K20 relay. connection. Yes
No
Reset the Replace

Replace the S relay. the starter
circuit breaker.
motor.
Figure 6-5 Troubleshooting Relay Controller Circuit Board (1 of 5)

B Does the engine start? Yes Go to C
(next page).
No
Is voltage present at the fuel

No solenoid (P4--14 and P) (check Yes
wiring and connectors)?
Is the 10 amp (F2)

fuse functional?
Engine fault (check the fuel
supply, fuel feed pump, bleed
fuel system, etc.).
Yes
Is the K25 relay functioning Check the local and

properly? remote start/stop
switches.
No Yes
Replace the Is the P4-14 connection making

K25 relay. contact?
No Yes
Clean or replace the -Check for inoperative relays

connector. -Check the ground paths to the relays
-Check wiring for opens

Does the engine continue Can the engine be stopped
C to run after the start Yes by using the stop switch? Yes
switch is released?
No Generator set
No checks out okay.
Go to D Did the K4 relay LED light? Yes

(next page).
No Is the fuel solenoid

functioning? No
Do the local and

remote start/ stop
switches No Replace
function?
the fuel
Yes solenoid.
Replace the
Yes inoperative
start/stop
switch.
Replace the
circuit board Is the K25 relay functioning?
(inoperative No
K4 relay).
Yes Replace
the K25
relay.
Replace the circuit board

(inoperative K4 relay).

Is there AC output
when the start button Is AC output at the Is the voltage
D is held and the unit is Yes correct voltage No regulator
running? (e.g. 120 volts AC)? fuse functional? No
No
Yes Replace the fuse.
Is there 12VDC at
Yes Yes
the exciter field?
Test the voltage
No regulator. Refer to
Test the stator Section 7.
and main field.
Check the wiring
and connectors.
Replace the controller Is there 12VAC output at the

circuit board. B1/B2 stator winding?
Go to B at the beginning
of the preceding page. No Yes
Go to E
Next page
(OPTIONAL)
Separately excite
the generator set to
determine if other
components are
inoperative.
Is AC output voltage at Test the stator,

the specified level? main field (rotor), and
No exciter/armature.
(See Section 7,
Separate Excitation). Refer to Section 7.
Yes
Test the voltage

regulator. Refer to
Section 7.

Replace the circuit
Does the K1 No
E board (inoperative K1
relay LED light?
relay).
Yes
Does the K5 relay LED

light after 5--10 seconds No
of running time?
Replace the circuit

Yes board (inoperative K5
relay).
Did the K4 relay LED light? No
Do the local and

remote start/stop
Yes switches function? No
Replace the circuit Replace the inoperative

Yes board (inoperative start/stop switch.
K1 or K2 relay).
Does the low oil pressure

(LOP) safety shutdown No Replace the LOP safety
switch function? shutdown switch.
Yes
Do the temperature Replace the
Yes safety shutdown Yes circuit board
Use a mechanical gauge to switches function? (inoperative K4
verify oil pressure. Does the relay).
engine have proper oil
pressure?
Replace the inoperative
Check the oil level. No
No temperature switch(es).
Repair/replace oil pump.

Section 7 Generator Troubleshooting
7.1 General
Generator has no or
Before beginning the troubleshooting procedures, read
low output
all the safety precautions at the beginning of this
manual. The following tests include additional safety
precautions; OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS!
Separately Generator has
WARNING excite the generator output
Generator has no or Test the voltage

low output regulator & wiring
all guards and electrical enclosures Test the exciter circuit
are in place.
& rectifier module
Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can

cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible
whenever electricity is present. Open the main circuit
Test the rotor Test the stator
breakers of all power sources before servicing the equipment.
Configure the installation to electrically ground the generator
set, transfer switch, and related equipment and electrical TP-5983-7
circuits to comply with applicable codes and standards. Never

Figure 7-1 General Troubleshooting
contact electrical leads or appliances when standing in water
or on wet ground because these conditions increase the risk of
electrocution.
7.3 Separate Excitation
Short circuits. Hazardous voltage/current can cause
severe injury or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury By separately exciting the generator to determine the
and/or equipment damage. Do not contact electrical presence of a faulty generator component, it is possible
connections with tools or jewelry while making adjustments or to determine if a running fault exists in the rotor and/or
repairs. Remove wristwatch, rings, and jewelry before stator. A generator component that appears functional
servicing the equipment. while static (stationary) may exhibit a running open or
short circuit while dynamic (moving). Short circuits can
be caused by centrifugal forces acting on the windings
7.2 Generator Troubleshooting during rotation or insulation breakdown as temperatures
To determine the cause of no- or low-AC output, check increase.
the condition of the voltage regulator 8-amp fuse. If the
fuse is functional, separately excite the generator. See Separate Excitation Procedure:
Section 7.3. The separate excitation test duplicates the
1. Disconnect all the leads from the voltage regulator.
role of the voltage regulator in providing excitation
current to the rotor. 2. Disconnect the P6 (F1, F2) connector.
Refer to the troubleshooting flow chart (Figure 7-1).
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3. Connect a separate excitation circuit as shown in
Figure 7-2. Connect an ammeter and a 10-amp + — 1 3
fuse in series with F1. Note and record the 2
ammeter reading.
9 P6
4. The approximate ammeter reading should equal 8
battery voltage divided by the sum of the specified F1 F2
7
exciter resistances (cold). Disconnect the resistor
— +
leads and determine the exciter current value using
5
an ohmmeter. See Section 1, Specifications for the
normal values. 6
4
Battery Voltage TP-5983-7
Exciter Current =
Exciter Resistance 1. Voltage regulator 6. Exciter armature
2. 10-amp fuse 7. Exciter field
12 VDC
Example : = 0.6 Amps 3. DC ammeter 8. 10- or 15-ohm resistor
3.5 Ohms 4. Battery 9. P6 connector
5. Ground
5. Start the engine and check that the ammeter
remains stable. An increasing meter reading Figure 7-2 Separate Excitation Connections
indicates a shorted exciter field. A decreasing
meter reading to zero or an unstable reading
suggests a running open in the exciter. If the 7.4 PowerBoostt V Voltage
ammeter is stable, continue with step 6. Regulators
6. Check for AC output across the stator leads and The generator set is equipped with a PowerBoostt V
compare the output to the values in Section 1, voltage regulator. See Figure 7-3. The PowerBoostt V
Specifications. If the output varies considerably voltage regulator monitors output voltage to control the
from those listed, a faulty stator, rotor, rectifier current to the generator exciter field. The voltage
module, or armature is the likely cause. regulator has an underfrequency unloading feature that
is referred to as volts-per-Hz (V/Hz). To determine if the
If the AC output is not within specifications, the voltage voltage regulator is functioning, reduce the engine
regulator is probably inoperative. If there is no speed (Hz) and watch for a corresponding drop in the
generator output during normal operation, but output is AC voltage. The AC voltage should remain constant
available when the generator set is separately excited, until the engine speed drops below 57.5 Hz on 60 Hz
the voltage regulator is probably inoperative. models, or 47.5 Hz on 50 Hz models. When the
frequency drops below either 57.5 or 47.5 Hz, the AC
Note: See Section 1, Specifications for the stator output
voltage should decline. Perform the following test to
voltages (with separately excited generator).
check the regulator output.
These specifications are based on a battery
voltage of 12 volts. Should the battery voltage
vary (11--14 volts), the resulting stator output
values will also vary.
Output
Input
8
Red
7
Green
STAB V/HZ VOLTS 6

5
4
Sensing 3
2
Yellow 1
tV
PowerBoostt
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Figure 7-3 PowerBoostt V Voltage Regulator
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7.5 Voltage Regulator Test 7. Slowly increase the variac. The light should begin
to illuminate at approximately 90 volts.
The following components will be needed to test the
voltage regulator: 8. Adjust the variac to 240 volts. Do not exceed 300
volts. The lamp should illuminate brightly. Replace
D Step-up transformer, 1:2, 120--240 volts the voltage regulator if the lamp does not light.
(1.0 amp min.)
9. Turn volts pot fully counterclockwise. The lamp
D Variable transformer, 0--140 volts (1.0 amp min.) should go out. If it remains lit, the voltage regulator
is inoperative.
D 250-volt, 100-watt lamp
10. Turn the volts pot clockwise. The lamp should be
D AC voltmeter, 250-volt minimum lit.
D 1-amp fuse 11. Turn power supply off and disconnect power cord.
D 1 single-pole single-throw (SPST) switch, 1 amp 12. See Voltage Regulator Adjustment Procedure.
(minimum)
D 120-volt AC plug (200--240-volt AC plug optional)

1
D #14 AWG copper wire (minimum)
Output 2
Input
8
WARNING 4 “RED” 7
“GREEN”
STAB
6
5
V/HZ VOLTS 4
Sensing 3
2
Hazardous voltage. Moving rotor. “YELLOW” 1
Can cause severe injury or death. V8
11 3
Operate the generator set only when V7
all guards and electrical enclosures 12

are in place.
High voltage test. Hazardous voltage can cause severe

injury or death. Follow the instructions of the test equipment
manufacturer when performing high-voltage tests on the rotor 8 7 6 5
or stator. An improper test procedure can damage equipment 10 55
or lead to generator set failure. 9

66
1. Voltage regulator PowerBoostä V

Voltage Regulator Test Procedure: 2. 250 volt, 75-100-watt lamp
3. AC voltmeter, 250 volt (minimum)
1. Connect components as shown in Figure 7-4. 4. Volts potentiometer
5. 1:2 step-up transformer
2. If plug (item 10) is 250 volts, use 250 volt lamp. If 6. Single-pole single-throw switch
plug is 120 volts, use 120 volt lamp. 7. 1-amp fuse
8. Black wire
9. White wire
3. Turn the volts potentiometer (pot) fully clockwise. 10. 250 vac
11. Variable transformer (variac)
4. Set the variac to zero or minimum volt. 12. 120 vac
5. Plug the power cord into outlet. Figure 7-4 PowerBoostt V Voltage
Regulator Test
6. Turn the power variac on. The AC voltmeter should
indicate a power supply voltage of zero volts. The
lamp should be off.

7.6 Voltage Regulator Adjustment
The voltage regulator is factory-set and under normal
circumstances requires no further adjustment.
2
However, if the voltage regulator has been replaced or 1 Input
Output
8
tampered with, or if voltage/frequency reconnection has Red
7
Green
been done, readjust the voltage regulator according to STAB V/HZ VOLTS 6
the following procedure. The voltage regulator 5

4
components are identified and described in the Sensing 3
following paragraphs. See Figure 7-5 for voltage 6 2
regulator connection. Yellow 1
Voltage Adjustment Potentiometer. Potentiometer 5 4 3

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adjusts the generator output. 1. LED1 (green input power) 4. LED3 (yellow sensing)
2. LED2 (red output on) 5. Volts/Hz potentiometer
Stability Potentiometer. Potentiometer fine-tunes the 3. Voltage potentiometer 6. Stability potentiometer
regulator circuitry to reduce light flicker. Figure 7-6 PowerBoosttV Voltage Regulator
Volts/Hz Potentiometer. Potentiometer adjustment
determines the engine speed (Hz) at which the Voltage Regulator Adjustment Procedure:
generator output begins to drop. 1. Place the generator set controller start/stop switch
in the STOP position.
2. Turn the Volts/Hz and the stability potentiometers

Input
Output fully counterclockwise. Connect the voltmeter to
Green
Red
8
7
the AC circuit or an electrical outlet. Refer to
Stab Volts 6
5
Figure 7-6.
V/HZ
4
Sensing 3
2
3. Start the generator set and rotate the voltage
1
Yellow 1
adjustment potentiometer clockwise (increase
7 voltage) or counterclockwise (decrease voltage)
until the desired output voltage is achieved.
6
4. Connect a 120-volt test light to the generator
66 55 3 4
receptical. Rotate the stability potentiometer
clockwise until the test light flickers minimally.
AC F+ 2 5. Readjust the voltage adjustment potentiometer

AC
AC F -- until the desired output voltage is achieved.
5 4 6. Adjust the engine speed to the specified cut-in

frequency as measured on the frequency meter.
3 B1 B2 1 2
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The factory setting is 57.5--58 Hz for 60 Hz models
and 47.5--48 Hz for 50 Hz models.
1. Sensing leads
2. Main field (rotor)
3. Stator windings
4. Rectifier
5. Armature
6. Exciter field
7. Voltage regulator power supply leads
Figure 7-5 PowerBoostt V Voltage Regulator

Connection

7. Rotate the volts/Hz potentiometer clockwise until
the voltage level as measured on the voltmeter 2
begins to drop. When the regulator is set to these 1
specifications the generator will attempt to
maintain normal output until the engine speed
drops below the frequency set in step 6.
P6
8. Readjust the engine speed to 63 Hz or 52 Hz. F1 F2 3
9. Readjust the voltage adjustment potentiometer

until the desired output is achieved.
4
10. Readjust the stability potentiometer until the test TP-5983-7
light flickers minimally.
1. Voltage regulator
11. Place the generator set controller start/stop switch 2. Ohmmeter
3. Exciter field
in the STOP position.
4. Exciter armature
Figure 7-7 Exciter Field Resistance Test

7.7 Exciter Field
5. Check the exciter field for a short-to-ground
Direct current from the battery magnetizes the exciter condition. Use a megohmmeter to apply 500-volts
field. When the exciter armature rotates within the DC to the F1 or F2 lead and the exciter field frame.
magnetized exciter field windings, an electrical current See Figure 7-8. Follow the megohmmeter
develops within the exciter armature. Test the exciter manufacturer’s instructions for using the
field according to the following procedure. megohmmeter. A reading of approximately
1.5 MOhms and higher indicates the field winding
Exciter Field Test Procedure: is functional. A reading of less than approximately
1.5 MOhms indicates deterioration of the winding
1. Place the start/stop switch in the STOP position. insulation and possible current flow to ground; If
so, replace the exciter field.
2. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
3. Disconnect the P6 connector (F1/F2 leads). 2

1
4. Check the exciter field resistance by connecting an
ohmmeter across exciter field F1 and F2 leads.
See Figure 7-7. See Section 1, Specifications for
the resistance reading of a cold exciter field. A low 5 P6
F1 F2
reading indicates an internal short and a high
reading indicates an open winding. Repair or 3
replace the exciter field if the ohmmeter readings
indicate a inoperative exciter field (refer to
Section 9 for removal). If the resistance test is 4
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inconclusive, perform a megohmmeter test on the
exciter field as described in the next step. 1. Voltage regulator
2. Megohmmeter
3. Frame connection
4. Exciter armature
5. Exciter field
Figure 7-8 Megohmmeter Connections on the

Exciter Field

7.8 Exciter Armature
The exciter armature supplies excitation current to the 1
generator main field through the rectifier module. Test
6 AC F+
the exciter armature as described in the following steps. AC
AC F--
Exciter Armature Test Procedure:

1. Disassemble the alternator. Refer to Section 9. 5 3
2
2. With the alternator disassembled, disconnect the
4
armature leads from the rectifier module AC
terminals. Refer to Section 9.
3. With an ohmmeter on the R x 1 scale, check the TP-5983-7
resistance across the exciter armature leads. See 1. Main field (rotor) 4. Ohmmeter
Figure 7-9. See Section 1, Specifications for the 2. Stator windings 5. Armature
3. Rectifier module 6. Exciter field
armature resistance. No continuity indicates an
open armature winding. If the resistance test is Figure 7-9 Exciter Armature Ohmmeter Test
inconclusive, perform a megohmmeter test on the
exciter armature as described in the next step.
7 1
Note: Most ohmmeters will not accurately
AC F+
measure less than one ohm. Consider the AC
AC F--
exciter armature functional if the resistance
reading (continuity) is low and there is no
6 3
evidence of a shorted winding (heat
discoloration). 2
4
4. Check the exciter armature winding for a
short-to-ground condition. Use a megohmmeter to
apply 500 volts DC to either armature lead and the 5
armature frame. Follow the megohmmeter TP-5983-7
manufacturer’s instructions for using the
1. Main field rotor 5. Shaft connection
megohmmeter. See Figure 7-10. A reading of 2. Stator windings 6. Armature
approximately 1.5 MOhms and higher indicates the 3. Rectifier module 7. Exciter field
exciter armature is functional. A reading of less 4. Megohmmeter
than approximately 1.5 MOhms indicates Figure 7-10 Megohmmeter Connections on
deterioration of the winding insulation and possible Exciter Armature
current flow to ground; If so, replace the exciter
armature.

7.9 Rectifier Module 7.10 Rotor
The rectifier module located between the exciter The generator rotor (magnetized by DC from the rectifier
armature and the main field converts AC from the exciter module) rotating within the stator windings induces AC
armature to DC, which magnetizes the generator main in the stator windings. Test the generator rotor (main
field. Test the rectifier module as described in the field) as described in the following steps. Disassemble
following steps. the generator prior to performing this test. See
Section 9.
Rectifier Module Test Procedure:
Generator Main Field (Rotor) Test Procedure:
1. Disconnect the exciter armature and the main field
leads from the rectifier module. 1. With the generator disassembled, disconnect the
generator main field windings at the rectifier
2. Use an ohmmeter on the R x 100 scale to check the module terminals F+ and F--.
resistance between all the rectifier diodes as
shown in Figure 7-11. The ohmmeter should show 2. Check the main field resistance by connecting an
a low resistance in one direction and, upon ohmmeter across the main field F+ and F-- leads.
reversing the ohmmeter leads, a high resistance in See Figure 7-12. See Section 1, Specifications for
the other direction. Replace the rectifier module if the resistance reading. A low reading indicates an
any of the diodes tests differently than described. internal short and a high reading indicates an open
winding. Repair or replace the main field if the
ohmmeter readings indicate the main field is
inoperative. If the resistance test is inconclusive,
A perform a megohmmeter test on the main field as
1 B
described in the next step.
--
+
6 1
AC F+
3 C AC
AC F--
2 5 3
(AC) 2
4
(AC)
B
B1 TP-5983-7
A1 C1 -- +
1. Main field (rotor) 4. Ohmmeter
2. Stator windings 5. Armature
C (AC) 3. Rectifier module 6. Exciter field
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1. Diode terminal
Figure 7-12 Ohmmeter Connections on
2. Diode terminal
3. Ohmmeter Main Field
Figure 7-11 Rectifier Module Test 3. Check the main field for a short-to-ground
condition by using a megohmmeter. Apply
500-volts DC to either field lead and the main field
frame. Follow the megohmmeter manufacturers
instructions for using the megohmmeter. See
Figure 7-13. A reading of 1.5 MOhms and higher
indicates the main field is functional. A reading of
less than 1.5 MOhms indicates deterioration of the
winding insulation and possible current flow to
ground; If so, replace the main field.

33 3 4
8 F1 F2
55 44
1
AC F+
6
AC 1
AC F--
AC F+
AC
AC F--
7 5
2 3
5 B1 B2 1 2
3
2
6
4 4
TP-5983-7 TP-5588-7
1. Main field (rotor) 5. Rectifier module 1. Main field (rotor) 4. Ohmmeter

2. Stator windings 6. Megohmmeter 2. Stator windings 5. Armature
3. Frame connection 7. Armature 3. Rectifier module 6. Exciter field
4. Shaft connection 8. Exciter field
Figure 7-14 Stator Ohmmeter Connections
Figure 7-13 Megohmmeter Connections on
Main Field 4. Disconnect all the stator leads to isolate the
windings. To check the stator continuity, set the
ohmmeter on the R x 1 scale. Check the stator
7.11 Stator continuity by connecting the meter leads to the
stator leads as shown in Figure 7-14. See
The stator consists of a series of coils of wire laid in a
Figure 7-15 for single-phase and Figure 7-16 for
laminated steel frame. The stator leads supply voltage three-phase values. Perform the stator tests on all
to the AC load and exciter regulator. the stator windings.
Before testing the stator, inspect it for heat discoloration
and visible damage to the housing lead wires and Between leads Continuity
exposed and varnished areas of the frame laminations. 1 and 2 Yes
Be sure the stator is securely fastened in the stator 3 and 4 Yes
55 and 66 Yes
housing. B1 and B2 Yes
1 and 3, 4, 33, 44 No
The stator produces electrical output (AC) as the 1 and 55, B1, and B2 No
magnetized main field rotates within the stator windings. 4 and B1 and B2 No
Test the condition of the stator according to the following 55 and B1 and B2 No
Any stator lead and
procedure. ground No
Leads 1, 2, 3, and 4 are the generator output leads. Figure 7-15 Stator Continuity 1-Phase
Leads 55 and 66 are the voltage regulator supply and
sensing leads. The output of leads B1 and B2 is rectified
by BR1 to supply the control voltage. BR1 is located on
the controller circuit board. Refer to the schematic in
Figure 7-14 when performing the following tests.
Stator Test Procedure:
1. Place the start/stop switch in the STOP position.
2. Disconnect the generator set engine starting

battery, negative (--) lead first.
3. Check the generator output lead connections. See

Section 10, Wiring Diagrams.

Between leads Continuity
1 4
1 and 4 Yes 1 3 6
2 and 5 Yes
3 and 6 Yes P8
7 and 10 Yes V1 2
8 and 11 Yes F1 F2 V4
3 4
9 and 12 Yes 66 55
9
55 and 66 Yes
B1 and B2 Yes AC F+
AC 4
1 and 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 No AC F-- 3
1 and 55, B1, and B2 No
4 and B1 and B2 No 8 5 B1 B2 1 2
55 and B1 and B2 No
Any stator lead and
ground No
6
Figure 7-16 Stator Continuity 3-Phase 7
5. Check the cold resistance of the stator windings by TP-5983-7

connecting the meter leads to the stator leads 1-2, 1. Voltage regulator power supply leads
3-4, etc. See Section 1, Specifications for the 2. Sensing leads (208--240 volts nominal)
stator resistance values. If the stator resistance 3. Stator windings
4. Main field (rotor)
test is inconclusive, perform a megohmmeter test 5. Rectifier module
on the stator as described in the next step. 6. Frame connection
7. Megohmmeter
Note: Consider the stator functional if the 8. Armature
resistance reading (continuity) is low and 9. Exciter field
there is no evidence of shorted windings Figure 7-17 Megohmmeter Connections on 1-Phase
(heat discoloration). Stator
2
Note: When taking an ohmmeter reading using
lead 55, make the connection prior to the
in-line fuse.
1
Note: The stator resistance can vary directly with
increased temperature.
F1 F2 9
If any of the stator readings vary during the previous
checks, replace the stator. 3
6. Check the stator for a short-to-ground condition

using a megohmmeter. See Figure 7-17 for a 5
single-phase megohmmeter connections and 8
Figure 7-18 for three-phase megohmmeter
connections. Apply 500 volts DC to any stator lead 7 4
6
from each winding and the stator frame. Follow the
TP-5983-7
megohmmeter manufacturer’s instructions for
using the megohmmeter. Repeat the test on the
1. Voltage regulator power supply leads
other leads until all of the stator windings have 2. Sensing leads (208--240 volts nominal)
been tested. A reading of 1.5 MOhms and higher 3. Stator windings
indicates the stator is functional. A reading of less 4. Main field (rotor)
than 1.5 MOhms indicates deterioration of the 5. Rectifier module
6. Frame connection
winding insulation and possible current flow to 7. Megohmmeter
ground; If so, repair or replace the stator. 8. Armature
9. Exciter field
Figure 7-18 Megohmmeter Connections on 3-Phase

Stator

Notes

Section 8 Component Troubleshooting
8.1 General
See Figure 8-1 through Figure 8-3 for component the following tables. Check each component using a
testing. multimeter to verify that the switches function and that
voltage is present at each component.
With the generator set battery connected, check the
generator wiring harness and the components listed in
Component Voltmeter Connections Procedure Results

Hourmeter and wiring Connect the red test lead to the Set the voltmeter to 12 volts DC A 12 volt DC reading indicates
hourmeter positive (+) terminal. or greater. Start the generator the wiring harness is functional.
Connect the black test lead to set.
the hourmeter negative (--)
terminal.
None (see Procedure) Disconnect the hourmeter leads If functional—hourmeter

and apply 12 volts DC to the operates.
hourmeter. The hourmeter is
polarity sensitive.
Stator auxiliary winding Connect the AC voltmeter leads Stop the generator set. Connect A reading of 12--15 volts AC
B1 and B2 to the B1 and B2 windings at a voltmeter to the B1 and B2 indicates a functional B1/B2
connector P11. windings. Crank the generator winding.
set and allow the set to reach its
rated speed.
Figure 8-1 Engine/Generator Component Testing—Relay Controller (Sheet 1 of 3)
TP-6071 3/00 Section 8 Component Troubleshooting 39

To further check the generator set components, Note: Before performing ohmmeter checks, disconnect
disconnect the battery and remove the wiring harness the generator set battery to prevent damage to
plugs from the controller circuit board. Use an the ohmmeter.
ohmmeter to check the continuity of the components
and to isolate inoperative components. Refer to
Figure 8-2 and Figure 8-3.
Component Ohmmeter Connections Procedure Results

Start/stop switch Connect the ohmmeter to the P2-6 Place the ohmmeter on the If the switch is functional, zero
and P2-4 leads. R x 1000 scale. Place the rocker ohms continuity. Any resistance
switch in the START position. other than zero or very low
ohms—replace the switch.
Connect the ohmmeter to the P2-6 Place the ohmmeter on the If the switch is functional, zero
and P2-5 leads. R x 1000 scale. Place the rocker ohms continuity. Any resistance
switch in the STOP position. other than zero or very low
ohms—replace the switch.
K20 relay coil and wiring Connect the ohmmeter to the P1-4 Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 If functional—85 ohms. Low
and P1-9 leads. scale. resistance—shorted C relay coil
and/or wiring. High
resistance—open C relay and/or
wiring. Replace the controller
board.
Starter solenoid (S relay) Connect the ohmmeter to the P4-22 Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 If functional—approximately
lead and the battery positive (+) scale. 0.5--0.6 ohms at 27_C (80_F).
cable. Note: The J4 and P4 leads
must be disconnected to perform
this test.
Controller 10-amp circuit Connect the ohmmeter to the Place the ohmmeter on the If functional—zero or very low
breaker and wiring battery positive (+) cable and the R x 1000 scale. ohms. No reading (infinity)—
P1-14 lead. open circuit or circuit breaker
Note: The J4 and P4 leads must tripped.
be connected to perform this test.
Exciter field windings P7 (FP/FN) Ohmmeter on R x 1 scale. If functional—see Section 1,

Note: Disconnect P7 connector for Disconnect the exciter field leads Specifications. Low
this test to voltage regulator at P6. resistance—exciter shorted. High
resistance—exciter open.
Exciter armature windings Disconnect the armature leads from Ohmmeter on R x 1 scale If functional—see Section1,
the rectifier. Connect the ohm Specifications. Low
leads. Repeat the test on the third resistance—armature windings
lead. shorted. High
resistance—armature windings
open.
40 Section 8 Component Troubleshooting TP-6071 3/00

Component Ohmmeter Connections Procedure Results
Main field (rotor) Disconnect the P10 and P11 Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 If the resistance readings match
connectors and connect the scale. those specified in Section 1,
ohmmeter to P10-1 and P10-2 Specifications, the rotor is
leads. functional. Low resistance—rotor
windings shorted. High
resistance—rotor windings open.
B1/B2 stator windings Connect the ohmmeter to the P11-1 Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 If the resistance readings match
and P11-2 leads. Note: Disconnect scale. those specified in Section 1,
P11 and J11 to perform this test. Specifications, the B1/B2
windings are functional. Low
resistance—B1/B2 windings
shorted. High resistance— B1/B2
windings open.
P1 ground connection Connect the ohmmeter to the P1-9 Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 If functional—zero ohms
and ground. scale. (continuity). Any other reading
indicates a poor ground
connection.
High exhaust temperature Connect the ohmmeter to the P1-15 Place the ohmmeter on the If functional—open circuit. Any
(HET), low coolant (LCS) and engine block (ground). Note: R x 1000 scale. continuity suggests an inoperative
safety shutdown switches Remove and isolate the LOP switch temperature switch(es). Replace
lead. the switch(es).
Low oil pressure (LOP) Connect the ohmmeter to the P13-1 Place the ohmmeter on the If functional—zero ohms
safety shutdown switch and engine block (ground). R x 1000 scale. This test is not (continuity). Then, disconnect the
conclusive until the temperature LOP switch lead and isolate the
shutdown switches are checked. terminal. Meter reading should
show an open circuit.
8.2 Remote Panels (Optional) Troubleshooting Remote Start Panels
Kohler Co. offers three remote panels for connection to Generally, if the sender changes its resistance values as
the generator set: its respective pressure/temperature changes, it is
working correctly. An inoperative sender will either be
D a panel with a start/stop switch open or shorted. Refer to Figure 8-4 and Figure 8-5 for
resistance values.
D a panel with a start/stop switch and two gauges
(engine oil pressure and water temperature) 2-Meter and 4-Meter Panels
D a panel with a start/stop switch and four gauges Temperature Resistance
(DC voltmeter, engine oil pressure, water 60_C (140_F) 134 ± 10 ohms
90_C (194_F) 51.5 ± 4 ohms
temperature, and hourmeter) 100_C (212_F) 38 ± 3 ohms
If difficulty with the remote operation occurs, test the

Figure 8-4 Water Temperature Sender Resistance
switch, gauges, and gauge senders using the following
procedures. See Section 10.3-10.5 for wiring diagrams.
2-Meter and 4-Meter Panels
Pressure Resistance
0 kPa (0 psi) 10 ohms
345 kPa (50 psi) 80 ohms
690 kPa (100 psi) 135 ohms
Figure 8-5 Oil Pressure Sender Resistance
TP-6071 3/00 Section 8 Component Troubleshooting 41

Refer to Figure 8-6 for troubleshooting information on the remote start panels.
Component Ohmmeter Procedure Results

Connections
Remote start/stop switch Remote switch: yellow/red wire Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 Continuity—the switch is
terminal and black wire terminal. scale. functional. Open—replace
Press the rocker switch to the switch.
START position.
Remote switch: grey/black wire Place the ohmmeter on the R x 1 Continuity—the switch is
terminal and black wire terminal. scale. functional.
Press the rocker switch to the
STOP position.
Genset ON light, gauge lights, Connect the red test lead to P3-4 Place the controller rocker switch If 12-volts DC is present and the
DC voltmeter, and hourmeter and black test lead to P3-1. to the START position. Stop the component does not function
generator set when the test is after the J3 is connected to the
complete. controller P3, replace the
Generator set does not need to component(s).
be running, just cranking for this
test.
Note: If the hourmeter is not
illuminated, test it by connecting
it to a 12-volt battery.
Note: The hourmeter is polarity
sensitive.
Water temperature gauge Connect the red test lead to P3-4 Start the generator set for the If 0.5--12-volts DC is present and
(socket side) and black test lead test. the gauge does not function after
to P3-2 (socket side). the J3 is connected to
controller—replace the gauge.
Oil pressure gauge Connect the red test lead to P3-4 Start the generator set for the If 0.5--12-volts DC is present and
(socket side) and black test lead test. the gauge does not function after
to P3-3 (socket side). the J3 is connected to the
controller—replace the gauge.
Note: Check continuity of gauge wiring and extension harness before replacing components.
Figure 8-6 Remote Start Panels Troubleshooting
42 Section 8 Component Troubleshooting TP-6071 3/00

Section 9 Generator Disassembly/Reassembly
9.1 Disassembly 3. Disconnect the P4 (22-pin) connector from J4.
Disconnect all of the external connections—battery 4. Remove the ground strap.

cables at the battery (negative (--) lead first), AC-output
leads in the controller, remote start panel at the Note: It is possible to connect the output leads in
various positions for different voltage
controller P3 connector, water line at the seawater
configurations. Mark leads 1, 2, 3, and 4 for
pump, fuel line at the fuel pump filter inlet, and exhaust
correct reconnection.
line at the mixing elbow. Observe all of the safety
precautions listed at the beginning of this manual during 5. Disconnect generator output leads 1, 2, 3, and 4
the disassembly/reassembly procedures. from the circuit breaker and neutral stud (L0). See
Figure 9-2.
Note: Because this manual covers several models, the
procedure for disassembly may vary because of 6. Remove the four controller mount locknuts. See
product updates and the assembly variations. Figure 9-2.
Note: The voltage regulator is located in the controller 7. Lift the controller from the rubber mounts while
box. Remove the controller cover to service the guiding the leads through the bottom hole of the
voltage regulator. Adjustments are possible controller box.
without removing the voltage regulator from the
controller.
2
Disassembly Procedure:
1. Remove the end panel from the alternator end of

the generator set. See Figure 9-1.
2. Loosen the four screws and lift off the controller

cover. See Figure 9-1. 1
558863
1. Controller mount locknut

2. Neutral stud (L0)
Figure 9-2 Controller Removal
8. Remove the tie wraps from the wiring harness as

necessary. Disconnect the F1 connectors from the
1. Controller cover CD-250000-AJ
2. Alternator end panel resistor leads.
Figure 9-1 Covers
TP-6071 3/00 Section 9 Generator Disassembly/Reassembly 43

9. Disconnect the P7 (FP and FN) and P6 (F1 and F2)
connectors. See Figure 9-3. 2
10. Remove the four bolts to remove the exciter field. 3
See Figure 9-3.
5
1
3 4
1. Armature
2. Armature retaining bolt 558865
3. Rotor leads
4 4. Rectifier board
Figure 9-4 Armature Removal
16. Remove the two vibromount bolts. See Figure 9-5.

558864
17. Raise the alternator end and place a wood block

1. P7 connector
under the locator plate. Lower the alternator until
2. P6 connector
3. F1 connector the wood block supports the backplate. See
4. Exciter field Figure 9-5.
5. Bolts (4)
18. Remove the four overbolts from the end bracket.
Figure 9-3 Exciter Field Removal
11. Remove the three bolts and spacers from the 1

rectifier board.
12. Disconnect the main field rotor leads from the

rectifier board positive/negative terminals.
Remove the armature retaining bolt and washer.
See Figure 9-4.
13. Remove the armature from the shaft, guiding the

rotor leads through the armature bores. See
Figure 9-4.
14. Remove the tie wraps and disconnect the P8 (33, 4

44, 55, B1, and B2) wire connector.
3 2 558866
1. Lifting eye
15. Attach a hoist hook to the generator lifting eye. See 2. Backplate
Figure 9-5. 3. Wood block
4. Vibromounts
Note: The hoist capacity rating should be one-half Figure 9-5 Supporting the Generator, Typical
ton or greater.
44 Section 9 Generator Disassembly/Reassembly TP-6071 3/00

19. Install a sling capable of handling the weight of the
stator housing on the stator housing. See 1
Figure 9-6.
20. Use a two-jaw puller to pull the end bracket/stator

assembly from the bearing on the rotor shaft. See 2
Figure 9-6.
21. Remove the stator assembly from the rotor.

Remove or rotate the fan guard, if necessary, to
clear the vibromounts.
3
22. Mark the fans position on the rotor/drive disc
assembly with a permanent marker.
558868
23. Remove the four screws with spacers and the four
screws without spacers. See Figure 9-7. 1. Fan
2. Screws with spacers (4)
3. Screws without spacers (4)
24. Remove the fan and fan spacers. See Figure 9-7.
Figure 9-7 Fan Removal
25. Remove the eight bolts and remove the drive
disc/rotor assembly from the engine flywheel. See
Figure 9-8. 1
26. Clamp the rotor in a soft-jaw vise. Remove the eight 2

bolts and remove the drive disc assembly from the
rotor. See Figure 9-9.
558869
1. Bolts (8)
2. Rotor assembly
Figure 9-8 Disc/Rotor Assembly
558867
1. Sling
2. Fan guard
3. Two-jaw puller
Figure 9-6 Stator Assembly Removal

1 Note: Install the fan with the flange side facing
2
away from the flywheel.
4. Replace the O-ring in the end bracket bearing bore.

Use a sling to support the stator assembly while
installing the stator over the rotor. Do not damage
the rotor. See Figure 9-11.
1
5588610
1. Drive disc
2. Rotor
3. Bolt
Figure 9-9 Drive Disc
9.2 Reassembly
1. Clamp the rotor in a soft-jaw vise. Install a new 1. O-ring 5588612
drive disc on the rotor. Tighten the eight bolts to
38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.) See Figure 9-10. Figure 9-11 Stator Installation
5. Install the four overbolts (the two long bolts in the

1 2 lower holes). Check that the alignment marks on
the stator housing and locator plate match. See
Figure 9-12. Tighten the overbolts to 33.9 Nm
(25 ft. lbs.)
3 5588611
1. Drive disc
2. Rotor
3. Bolt
5588613
Figure 9-10 Drive Disc Installation 1. Alignment marks
2. Install the rotor/drive disc assembly on the engine Figure 9-12 Alignment Marks
flywheel using eight washers and bolts. Tighten
6. Use the hoist to raise the alternator end. Remove
the bolts to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.)
the wood block from under the locator plate. Lower
3. Align the fan to the rotor/drive disc assembly using the generator set and install a bolt, a large washer,
the mark created in the disassembly procedure. two small washers, and a locknut on each
Install the fan to the drive disc using eight screws, vibromount. Tighten the mounting bolts to 28 Nm
four spacers, washers, and locknuts. (20 ft. lbs.).

7. Apply antiseize compound to the keyed end of the 11. Install tie wraps to secure the wires as necessary.
rotor shaft. Bring the rotor leads through the bores
in the armature while installing the armature on the 12. Route the output leads 1, 2, 3, and 4 through the
shaft. Check the keyway of the shaft and key of the bottom of the controller box. Check that the
armature for damage. Install the armature grommet is intact and there are no sharp edges
retaining bolt and washer. exposed that could damage the wiring. Install the
controller box on the rubber mounts and install the
8. Use screws and lock washers to install the rotor four locknuts. Connect the leads to the circuit
leads to the rectifier board at the positive (+) and breaker and neutral stud (LO) as marked during
negative (--) terminals. disassembly.
Note: Position the lock washers against the Note: Check the generator set nameplate to verify
rectifier board. the original voltage configuration.
9. Install the three spacers and bolts to mount the 13. Connect the P4 (22-pin) connector. Connect the
rectifier board to the armature. ground strap using bolt, washer, and lock washer
(install the lock washer against the ground strap).
10. Position the field leads at the top. Install the exciter
field using four bolts and washers. Connect P5, P6, 14. Install the controller cover.
P7, and F1 connectors. See Figure 9-13.
15. Install the end panel with the louvered openings
2 down.
1
16. Reconnect all of the external connections—the
exhaust line to the mixing elbow, the fuel line to the
fuel pump filter inlet, the water line to the seawater
pump, the remote start panel to the controller P3
5 connector, the AC output leads in controller, and
the battery cables to the battery (negative (--) lead
last).
3
5588614
1. P7 connector
2. P6 connector
3. F1 connector
4. Exciter field
5. Exciter field bolts (4)
Figure 9-13 Installing Exciter Field

Notes

Section 10 Wiring Diagrams
WARNING WARNING

Accidental starting. Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before all guards and electrical enclosures
working on the generator set. are in place.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can
when reconnecting the battery. cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible
whenever electricity is present. Open the main circuit
breakers of all power sources before servicing the equipment.
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can Configure the installation to electrically ground the generator
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the set, transfer switch, and related equipment and electrical
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the circuits to comply with applicable codes and standards. Never
generator set as follows: (1) Disconnect the power to the contact electrical leads or appliances when standing in water
battery charger, if equipped. (2) Remove the battery cables, or on wet ground because these conditions increase the risk of
negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last electrocution.
when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to
prevent the starting of the generator set by the remote
start/stop switch.
TP-6071 3/00 Section 10 Wiring Diagrams 49

10.1 Manual Marine (Ship-to-Shore) 2 Wire and 3 Wire Transfer Switches
Electro Switch
2-Wire Generator Sets

3-Wire Generator Sets
L1 L1
To Generator 2 1 3 4 2 1 3 4
To Shore
Set Power
L2 L2
6 5 7 8 6 5 7 8 To Shore
To Generator
Set Power
L0
10 9 11 12
To Load
To Load
Kraus Naimler/American Solenoid

(Early Rectangular Design)
2-Wire Generator Sets 3-Wire Generator Sets
L1 L1
1 2 6 5
To Generator 1 2 6 5 To Shore
Set Power
L2 L2
3 4 8 7 To Generator 3 4 8 7 To Shore
Set Power
L0
9 10 14 13
To Load
To Load
Kraus Naimler/American Solenoid

(Newer Round Design)
2-Wire Generator Sets 3-Wire Generator Sets
L1 L1
3 2 4 1 To Shore 3 2 4 1
To Generator
Set Power
L2 L2
7 6 8 5 To Generator 7 6 8 5 To Shore
Set Power
L0
11 10 12 9
To Load
To Load
TP-5399-5
50 Section 10 Wiring Diagrams TP-6071 3/00

10.2 Manual Marine (Ship-to-Shore) 4 Wire Transfer Switch
Kraus Naimer/American Solenoid

4-Wire, three phase
Generator Sets
L1 L1
3 2 4 1
L2 L2
To Generator 7 6 8 5 To Shore
Set Power
L3 L3
11 10 12 9
L0 L0
15 14 16 13
L1 L2 L3 L0
To Load
I-940

10.3 Remote Start Panel 10.4 Remote Start and Two-Meter
Panel
+ --
+ --
P N
Stop
10-amp Local P N
P1-9 Stop
fuse switch Local
10-amp P1-9
switch
P 47 43 N fuse
Start
P1-14 P2-4 P2-5 P2-6 P 47 Start 43 N W.T. O.P.
sender sender
P1-14 P2-4 P2-5 P2-6
K2 Relay
circuit
board K2 Relay
K1
circuit
K1 board
P2-3 P2-7 P2-8 P2-9
P2-3 P2-7 P2-8 P2-9 P4-2 P4-3
70 47 43 N
Grey/
Black 70 47 43 N 5 7C
P3-4 P3-5 P3-6 P3-1
Grey/
J3-4 J3-5 J3-6 J3-1
P3-4 P3-5 Black P3-6 P3-1 P3-2 P3-3
Violet Black J3-4 J3-5 J3-1 J3-2 J3-3
Stop
Yellow/ Violet Stop Black Tan
Remote J3-6
Red L. Blue
Start switch Yellow/
Remote
Red Start switch
Gen. ON light TP-5588-7

Gen. ON light
Water temp.
gauge
Oil pressure
gauge
TP-5588-7

10.5 Remote Start and Four-Meter
Panel
+ --
P N
Stop
Local P1-9
10-amp
switch
fuse
P 47 43 N
Start W.T. O.P.
P1-14 P2-4 P2-5 P2-6 sender sender
K2 Relay
circuit
K1 board
P2-3 P2-7 P2-8 P2-9 P4-2 P4-3
70 47 43 N 5 7C
Grey/
P3-4 P3-5 Black P3-6 P3-1 P3-2 P3-3
J3-4 J3-5 J3-1 J3-2 J3-3
Violet Stop Black Tan L. Blue
J3-6
Yellow/
Red Remote
Start
switch
Gen. ON light
Water temp.
gauge
Oil pressure
gauge
DC voltmeter
Hourmeter
TP-5588-7

Notes

10.6 Wiring Diagram 4-Lead

229937-C

10.7 Wiring Diagram 12-Lead

229938-A-
Section 10 Wiring Diagrams 56 TP-6071 3/00

Appendix A Abbreviations
The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication.
A, amp ampere cfm cubic feet per minute exh. exhaust
ABDC after bottom dead center CG center of gravity ext. external
AC alternating current CID cubic inch displacement F Fahrenheit, female
A/D analog to digital CL centerline fglass. fiberglass
ADC analog to digital converter cm centimeter FHM flat head machine (screw)
adj. adjust, adjustment cmm cubic meters per minute fl. oz. fluid ounce
ADV advertising dimensional CMOS complementary metal oxide flex. flexible
drawing substrate (semiconductor) freq. frequency
AHWT anticipatory high water cogen. cogeneration FS full scale
temperature COM communications (port) ft. foot, feet
AISI American Iron and Steel conn. connection ft. lbs. foot pounds (torque)
Institute cont. continued
ALOP anticipatory low oil pressure ft./min. feet per minute
CPVC chlorinated polyvinyl chloride g gram
alt. alternator crit. critical
Al aluminum ga. gauge (meters, wire size)
CRT cathode ray tube gal. gallon
ANSI American National Standards CSA Canadian Standards
Institute gen. generator
(formerly American Standards Association genset generator set
Association, ASA) CT current transformer GFI ground fault interrupter
AO anticipatory only Cu copper gnd. ground
API American Petroleum Institute cu. in. cubic inch gov. governor
approx. approximate, approximately cw. clockwise gph gallons per hour
AR as required, as requested CWC city water-cooled gpm gallons per minute
AS as supplied, as stated, as cyl. cylinder gr. grade, gross
suggested D/A digital to analog gr. wt. gross weight
ASE American Society of Engineers DAC digital to analog converter HxWxD height by width by depth
ASME American Society of dB decibel HC hex cap
Mechanical Engineers dBA decibel (A weighted) HCHT high cylinder head temperature
assy. assembly DC direct current HD heavy duty
ASTM American Society for Testing DCR direct current resistance
Materials HET high exhaust temperature
deg., ° degree hex hexagon
ATDC after top dead center dept. department
ATS automatic transfer switch Hg mercury (element)
dia. diameter HH hex head
auto. automatic DI/EO dual inlet/end outlet
aux. auxiliary HHC hex head cap
DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung HP horsepower
A/V audio/visual e. V.
avg. average (also Deutsche Industrie hr. hour
AVR automatic voltage regulator Normenausschuss) HS heat shrink
AWG American Wire Gauge DIP dual inline package hsg. housing
AWM appliance wiring material DPDT double-pole, double-throw HVAC heating, ventilation, and air
DPST double-pole, single-throw conditioning
bat. battery
DS disconnect switch HWT high water temperature
BBDC before bottom dead center
DVR digital voltage regulator Hz hertz (cycles per second)
BC battery charger, battery
charging E, emer. emergency (power source) IC integrated circuit
BCA battery charging alternator EDI electronic data interchange ID inside diameter, identification
BCI Battery Council International EFR emergency frequency relay IEC International Electrotechnical
Commission
BDC before dead center e.g. for example (exempli gratia)
IEEE Institute of Electrical and
BHP brake horsepower EG electronic governor Electronics Engineers
blk. black (paint color), block EGSA Electrical Generating Systems IMS improved motor starting
(engine) Association
in. inch
blk. htr. block heater EIA Electronic Industries
Association in. H2O inches of water
BMEP brake mean effective pressure
EI/EO end inlet/end outlet in. Hg inches of mercury
bps bits per second
EMI electromagnetic interference in. lbs. inch pounds
br. brass
emiss. emission Inc. incorporated
BTDC before top dead center
eng. engine ind. industrial
Btu British thermal unit
EPA Environmental Protection int. internal
Btu/min. British thermal units per minute
Agency int./ext. internal/external
C Celsius, centigrade
EPS emergency power system I/O input/output
cal. calorie
ER emergency relay IP iron pipe
CARB California Air Resources Board
CB circuit breaker ES engineering special, ISO International Organization for
engineered special Standardization
cc cubic centimeter ESD electrostatic discharge J joule
CCA cold cranking amps est. estimated JIS Japanese Industry Standard
ccw. counterclockwise E-Stop emergency stop k kilo (1000)
CEC Canadian Electrical Code etc. et cetera (and so forth) K kelvin
cfh cubic feet per hour
TP-6071 3/00 Appendix A-1

kA kiloampere mtg. mounting rms root mean square
KB kilobyte (210 bytes) MW megawatt rnd. round
kg kilogram mW milliwatt ROM read only memory
kg/cm2 kilograms per square mF microfarad rot. rotate, rotating
centimeter N, norm. normal (power source) rpm revolutions per minute
kgm kilogram-meter NA not available, not applicable RS right side
kg/m3 kilograms per cubic meter nat. gas natural gas RTV room temperature vulcanization
kHz kilohertz NBS National Bureau of Standards SAE Society of Automotive
kJ kilojoule NC normally closed Engineers
km kilometer NEC National Electrical Code scfm standard cubic feet per minute
kOhm, kW kilo-ohm NEMA National Electrical SCR silicon controlled rectifier
kPa kilopascal Manufacturers Association s, sec. second
kph kilometers per hour NFPA National Fire Protection SI Systeme international d’unites,
kV kilovolt Association International System of Units
kVA kilovolt ampere Nm newton meter SI/EO side in/end out
kVAR kilovolt ampere reactive NO normally open sil. silencer
kW kilowatt no., nos. number, numbers SN serial number
kWh kilowatt-hour NPS National Pipe, Straight SPDT single--pole, double--throw
kWm kilowatt mechanical NPSC National Pipe, Straight-coupling SPST single--pole, single--throw
L liter NPT National Standard taper pipe spec, specs
LAN local area network thread per general use specification(s)
L x W x H length by width by height NPTF National Pipe, Taper-Fine sq. square
lb. pound NR not required, normal relay sq. cm square centimeter
lbm/ft3 pounds mass per cubic feet ns nanosecond sq. in. square inch
LCB line circuit breaker O/C overcrank SS stainless steel
LCD liquid crystal display OD outside diameter std. standard
ld. shd. load shed OEM original equipment stl. steel
manufacturer tach. tachometer
LED light emitting diode
O/F overfrequency TD time delay
Lph liters per hour
opt. option, optional TDC top dead center
Lpm liters per minute O/S oversize, overspeed
LOP low oil pressure TDEC time delay engine cooldown
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health TDEN time delay emergency to
LP liquefied petroleum Administration normal
LPG liquefied petroleum gas O/V overvoltage TDES time delay engine start
LS left side oz. ounce TDNE time delay normal to
Lwa sound power level, A weighted p., pp. page, pages emergency
LWL low water level PA packed accessory TDOE time delay off to emergency
LWT low water temperature PC personal computer TDON time delay off to normal
m meter, milli (1/1000) PCB printed circuit board temp. temperature
M mega (106 when used with SI pF picofarad term. terminal
units), male PF power factor TIF telephone influence factor
m3 cubic meter ph. phase TIR total indicator reading
m3/min. cubic meters per minute PHC Phillips head crimptite (screw) tol. tolerance
mA milliampere
PHH Phillips hex head (screw) turbo. turbocharger
man. manual
PHM pan head machine (screw) typ. typical (same in multiple
max. maximum locations)
PLC programmable logic control
MB megabyte (220 bytes) U/F underfrequency
PMG permanent magnet generator
MCM one thousand circular mils UHF ultrahigh frequency
pot potentiometer, potential
meggar megohmmeter ppm parts per million UL Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.
MHz megahertz PROM programmable read only UNC unified coarse thread (was NC)
mi. mile memory UNF unified fine thread (was NF)
mil one one-thousandth of an inch psi pounds per square inch univ. universal
min. minimum, minute pt. pint U/S undersize, underspeed
misc. miscellaneous PTC positive temperature coefficient UV ultraviolet
MJ megajoule PTO power takeoff U/V undervoltage
mJ millijoule PVC polyvinyl chloride V volt
mm millimeter qt. quart VAC volts alternating current
mOhm, mW qty. quantity VAR voltampere reactive
milliohm R replacement (emergency) VDC volts direct current
MOhm, MW power source VFD vacuum fluorescent display
megohm rad. radiator, radius
MOV metal oxide varistor VGA video graphics adapter
RAM random access memory VHF very high frequency
MPa megapascal RDO relay driver output
mpg miles per gallon W watt
ref. reference WCR withstand and closing rating
mph miles per hour rem. remote
MS military standard w/ with
RFI radio frequency interference w/o without
m/sec. meters per second RH round head
MTBF mean time between failure wt. weight
RHM round head machine (screw) xfmr transformer
MTBO mean time between overhauls
rly. relay
A-2 Appendix TP-6071 3/00

Appendix B Common Hardware Application Guidelines
Use the information below and on the following pages to Steps for common hardware application
identify proper fastening techniques when no specific
1. Determine entry hole type: round or slotted.
reference for reassembly is made.
2. Determine exit hole type: fixed female thread (weld
Bolt/Screw Length: When bolt/screw length is not given,
nut), round, or slotted.
use Figure 1 as a guide. As a general rule, a minimum
length of one thread beyond the nut and a maximum
For round and slotted exit holes, determine if
length of 1/2 the bolt/screw diameter beyond the nut is hardware is greater than 1/2 inch in diameter, or
the preferred method. 1/2 inch in diameter or less. Hardware that is
greater than 1/2 inch in diameter takes a standard
Washers and Nuts: Use split lock washers as a bolt
nut and SAE washer. Hardware 1/2 inch or less in
locking device where specified. Use SAE flat washers
diameter can take a properly torqued whiz nut or
with whiz nuts, spiralock nuts, or standard nuts and
spiralock nut. See the diagram below.
preloading (torque) of the bolt in all other applications.
3. Follow these SAE washer rules after determining
See General Torque Specifications and other torque exit hole type:
specifications in the service literature.
a. Always use a washer between hardware and a
slot.
Preferred Nut/Bolt Clearance
1 2 b. Always use a washer under a nut (see 2 above
for exception).
c. Use a washer under a bolt when the female

thread is fixed (weld nut).
4. Refer to the diagram below, which depicts the

preceding hardware configuration possibilities.
Unacceptable Nut/Bolt Clearance
3 2
1
3
G-585
1. 1/2 of bolt diameter

2. Minimum 1 full thread beyond top of nut
3. Below top of nut
Figure 1 Acceptable Bolt Lengths
5
4
6
G-585
1. Cap screw
2. Entry hole types
3. Standard nut and SAE washer
4. Whiz nut or spiralock: up to 1/2 in. dia. hardware
5. Weld nuts: above 1/2 in. dia. hardware
6. Exit hole types
Figure 2 Acceptable Hardware Combinations

Appendix C General Torque Specifications
Use the following torque specifications when service oiled threads. Increase values by 15% for nonplated
literature instructions give no specific torque values. threads. All torque values are +0%/--10%.
The charts list values for new plated, zinc phosphate, or
American Standard Fasteners Torque Specifications

Assembled into Cast Iron or Steel Assembled into
Torque Aluminum
Size Measurement Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 2 or 5
8-32 in. lbs. (Nm) 16 (1.8) 20 (2.3) — 16 (1.8)
10-24 in. lbs. (Nm) 26 (2.9) 32 (3.6) — 26 (2.9)
10-32 in. lbs. (Nm) 26 (2.9) 32 (3.6) — 26 (2.9)
1/4-20 in. lbs. (Nm) 60 (6.8) 96 (10.8) 132 (14.9) 60 (6.8)
1/4-28 in. lbs. (Nm) 72 (8.1) 108 (12.2) 144 (16.3) 72 (8.1)
5/16-18 in. lbs. (Nm) 120 (13.6) 192 (21.7) 264 (29.8) 120 (13.6)
5/16-24 in. lbs. (Nm) 132 (14.9) 204 (23.1) 288 (32.5) 132 (14.9)
3/8-16 ft. lbs. (Nm) 18 (24) 28 (38) 39 (53) 18 (24)
3/8-24 ft. lbs. (Nm) 20 (27) 31 (42) 44 (60) 20 (27)
7/16-14 ft. lbs. (Nm) 29 (39) 44 (60) 63 (85) —
7/16-20 ft. lbs. (Nm) 32 (43) 50 (68) 70 (95) —
1/2-13 ft. lbs. (Nm) 44 (60) 68 (92) 96 (130) —
1/2-20 ft. lbs. (Nm) 49 (66) 76 (103) 108 (146) —
9/16-12 ft. lbs. (Nm) 60 (81) 98 (133) 138 (187) —
9/16-18 ft. lbs. (Nm) 67 (91) 109 (148) 154 (209) —
5/8-11 ft. lbs. (Nm) 83 (113) 135 (183) 191 (259) —
5/8-18 ft. lbs. (Nm) 94 (128) 153 (208) 216 (293) —
3/4-10 ft. lbs. (Nm) 147 (199) 240 (325) 338 (458) —
3/4-16 ft. lbs. (Nm) 164 (222) 268 (363) 378 (513) —
1-8 ft. lbs. (Nm) 191 (259) 532 (721) 818 (1109) —
1-12 ft. lbs. (Nm) 209 (283) 582 (789) 895 (1214) —
Metric Fasteners Torque Specifications, Measured in ft. lbs. (Nm)
Assembled into Cast Iron or Steel Assembled into

Aluminum
Size (mm) Grade 5.8 Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9 Grade 5.8 or 8.8
M6 x 1.00 4 (5.6) 7 (9.9) 10 (14) 4 (5.6)
M8 x 1.25 10 (13.6) 18 (25) 26 (35) 10 (13.6)
M8 x 1.00 16 (21) 18 (25) 26 (35) 16 (21)
M10 x 1.50 20 (27) 35 (49) 50 (68) 20 (27)
M10 x 1.25 29 (39) 35 (49) 50 (68) 29 (39)
M12 x 1.75 35 (47) 61 (83) 86 (117) —
M12 x 1.50 48 (65) 65 (88) 92 (125) —
M14 x 2.00 55 (74) 97 (132) 136 (185) —
M14 x 1.50 74 (100) 103 (140) 142 (192) —
M16 x 2.00 85 (115) 148 (200) 210 (285) —
M16 x 1.50 104 (141) 155 (210) 218 (295) —
M18 x 2.50 114 (155) 203 (275) 288 (390) —
M18 x 1.50 145 (196) 225 (305) 315 (425) —

Appendix D Common Hardware Identification
Screw/Bolts/Studs Nuts Hardness Grades

Head Styles Nut Styles American Standard
Hex Head or Machine Head Hex Head Grade 2
Hex Head or Machine Head

Lock or Elastic Grade 5
with Washer
Flat Head (FHM) Square Grade 8
Grade 8/9 (Hex Socket

Round Head (RHM) Cap or Acorn
Head)
Metric
Pan Head Wing
Number stamped on 5.8
Hex Socket Head Cap or Washers hardware; 5.8 shown
Allent Head Cap
Washer Styles
Hex Socket Head or Allent
Head Shoulder Bolt Plain
Sheet Metal Screw Split Lock or Spring
Stud Spring or Wave
Drive Styles
External Tooth Lock
Hex
Internal Tooth Lock
Hex and Slotted
Internal-External Tooth Lock
Phillipsr
Slotted
Hex Socket
Allent head screw is a trademark of Holo-Krome Co.
Phillipsr screw is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company.

Sample Dimensions
American Standard (Screws, Bolts, Studs, and Nuts) Plain Washers
1/4-20 x 1 9/32 x 5/8 x 1/16
Length In Inches (Screws and Bolts) Thickness
Threads Per Inch External Dimension
Major Thread Diameter In Fractional Inches Or Screw Number Size Internal Dimension
Metric (Screws, Bolts, Studs, and Nuts)
M8-1.25 x 20 Lock Washers
Length In Millimeters (Screws and Bolts) 5/8
Distance Between Threads In Millimeters Internal Dimension
Major Thread Diameter In Millimeters

Appendix E Common Hardware List
The Common Hardware List lists part numbers and dimensions for common hardware items.
American Standard
Part No. Dimensions Part No. Dimensions Part No. Dimensions Type
Hex Head Bolts (Grade 5) Hex Head Bolts, cont. Hex Nuts
X-465-17 1/4-20 x .38 X-6238-14 3/8-24 x .75 X-6009-1 1-8 Standard
X-465-6 1/4-20 x .50 X-6238-16 3/8-24 x 1.25
X-465-2 1/4-20 x .62 X-6238-21 3/8-24 x 4.00 X-6210-3 6-32 Whiz
X-465-16 1/4-20 x .75 X-6238-22 3/8-24 x 4.50 X-6210-4 8-32 Whiz
X-465-18 1/4-20 x .88 X-6210-5 10-24 Whiz
X-465-7 1/4-20 x 1.00 X-6024-5 7/16-14 x .75 X-6210-1 10-32 Whiz
X-465-8 1/4-20 x 1.25 X-6024-2 7/16-14 x 1.00
X-6024-8 7/16-14 x 1.25 X-6210-2 1/4-20 Spiralock
X-465-9 1/4-20 x 1.50 X-6210-6 1/4-28 Spiralock
X-465-10 1/4-20 x 1.75 X-6024-3 7/16-14 x 1.50
X-6024-4 7/16-14 x 2.00 X-6210-7 5/16-18 Spiralock
X-465-11 1/4-20 x 2.00 X-6210-8 5/16-24 Spiralock
X-465-12 1/4-20 x 2.25 X-6024-11 7/16-14 x 2.75
X-6024-12 7/16-14 x 6.50 X-6210-9 3/8-16 Spiralock
X-465-14 1/4-20 x 2.75 X-6210-10 3/8-24 Spiralock
X-465-21 1/4-20 x 5.00 X-129-15 1/2-13 x .75 X-6210-11 7/16-14 Spiralock
X-465-25 1/4-28 x .38 X-129-17 1/2-13 x 1.00 X-6210-12 1/2-13 Spiralock
X-465-20 1/4-28 x 1.00 X-129-18 1/2-13 x 1.25 X-6210-15 7/16-20 Spiralock
X-125-33 5/16-18 x .50 X-129-19 1/2-13 x 1.50 X-6210-14 Spiralock
X-125-23 5/16-18 x .62 X-129-20 1/2-13 x 1.75
X-129-21 1/2-13 x 2.00 X-85-3 5/8-11 Standard
X-125-3 5/16-18 x .75
X-129-22 1/2-13 x 2.25 X-88-12 3/4-10 Standard
X-125-31 5/16-18 x .88
X-129-23 1/2-13 x 2.50 X-89-2 1/2-20 Standard
X-125-5 5/16-18 x 1.00
X-125-24 5/16-18 x 1.25 X-129-24 1/2-13 x 2.75
X-125-34 5/16-18 x 1.50 X-129-25 1/2-13 x 3.00
X-129-27 1/2-13 x 3.50 Washers
X-125-25 5/16-18 x 1.75
X-125-26 5/16-18 x 2.00 X-129-29 1/2-13 x 4.00 Bolt/
230578 5/16-18 x 2.25 X-129-30 1/2-13 x 4.50 Part No. ID OD Thick. Screw
X-125-29 5/16-18 x 2.50 X-463-9 1/2-13 x 5.50
X-129-44 1/2-13 x 6.00 X-25-46 .125 .250 .022 #4
X-125-27 5/16-18 x 2.75 X-25-9 .156 .375 .049 #6
X-125-28 5/16-18 x 3.00 X-129-51 1/2-20 x .75 X-25-48 .188 .438 .049 #8
X-125-22 5/16-18 x 4.50 X-129-45 1/2-20 x 1.25 X-25-36 .219 .500 .049 #10
X-125-32 5/16-18 x 5.00 X-129-52 1/2-20 x 1.50 X-25-40 .281 .625 .065 1/4
X-125-35 5/16-18 x 5.50 X-25-85 .344 .687 .065 5/16
X-125-36 5/16-18 x 6.00 X-6021-3 5/8-11 x 1.00 X-25-37 .406 .812 .065 3/8
X-125-40 5/16-18 x 6.50 X-6021-4 5/8-11 x 1.25 X-25-34 .469 .922 .065 7/16
X-6021-2 5/8-11 x 1.50 X-25-26 .531 1.062 .095 1/2
X-125-43 5/16-24 x 1.75 X-6021-1 5/8-11 x 1.75
X-125-44 5/16-24 x 2.50 X-25-15 .656 1.312 .095 5/8
273049 5/8-11 x 2.00
X-125-30 5/16-24 x .75 X-25-29 .812 1.469 .134 3/4
X-6021-5 5/8-11 x 2.25
X-125-39 5/16-24 x 2.00 X-25-127 1.062 2.000 .134 1
X-6021-6 5/8-11 x 2.50
X-125-38 5/16-24 x 2.75 X-6021-7 5/8-11 x 2.75
X-6238-2 3/8-16 x .62 X-6021-12 5/8-11 x 3.75
X-6238-10 3/8-16 x .75 X-6021-11 5/8-11 x 4.50
X-6238-3 3/8-16 x .88 X-6021-10 5/8-11 x 6.00
X-6238-11 3/8-16 x 1.00 X-6021-9 5/8-18 x 2.50
X-6238-4 3/8-16 x 1.25
X-6238-5 3/8-16 x 1.50 X-6239-1 3/4-10 x 1.00
X-6238-1 3/8-16 x 1.75 X-6239-8 3/4-10 x 1.25
X-6238-6 3/8-16 x 2.00 X-6239-2 3/4-10 x 1.50
X-6238-17 3/8-16 x 2.25 X-6239-3 3/4-10 x 2.00
X-6238-7 3/8-16 x 2.50 X-6239-4 3/4-10 x 2.50
X-6238-8 3/8-16 x 2.75 X-6239-5 3/4-10 x 3.00
X-6238-9 3/8-16 x 3.00 X-6239-6 3/4-10 x 3.50
X-6238-19 3/8-16 x 3.25
X-6238-12 3/8-16 x 3.50 X-792-1 1-8 x 2.25
X-6238-20 3/8-16 x 3.75 X-792-5 1-8 x 3.00
X-6238-13 3/8-16 x 4.50 X-792-8 1-8 x 5.00
X-6238-18 3/8-16 x 5.50
X-6238-25 3/8-16 x 6.50

Metric
Hex head bolts are hardness grade 8.8 unless noted.

Part No. Dimensions Part No. Dimensions Part No. Dimensions Type
Hex Head Bolts (partial thread) Hex Head Bolts (full thread) Hex Nuts
M931-06040-60 M6-1.00 x 40 M933-04006-60 M4-0.70 x 6 M934-03-50 M3-0.50 Standard
M931-06055-60 M6-1.00 x 55
M931-06075-60 M6-1.00 x 75 M933-06014-60 M6-1.00 x 14 M982-05-80 M5-0.80 Elastic Stop
M931-06090-60 M6-1.00 x 90 M933-06016-60 M6-1.00 x 16
M933-06020-60 M6-1.00 x 20 M6923-06-80 M6-1.00 Spiralock
M931-08035-60 M8-1.25 x 35 M934-06-64 M6-1.00 Std. (green)
M931-08040-60 M8-1.25 x 40 M933-06025-60 M6-1.00 x 25
M933-06040-60 M6-1.00 x 40 M982-06-80 M6-1.00 Elastic Stop
M931-08040-82 M8-1.25 x 40*
M931-08045-60 M8-1.25 x 45 M933-06050-60 M6-1.00 x 50 M6923-08-80 M8-1.25 Spiralock
M931-08055-82 M8-1.25 x 55* M933-08020-60 M8-1.25 x 20 M982-08-80 M8-1.25 Elastic Stop
M931-08060-60 M8-1.25 x 60 M933-08025-60 M8-1.25 x 25
M931-08070-60 M8-1.25 x 70 M6923-10-80 M10-1.50 Spiralock
M933-08030-60 M8-1.25 x 30
M931-08070-82 M8-1.25 x 70* M982-10-80 M10-1.50 Elastic Stop
M931-08075-60 M8-1.25 x 75 M933-10012-60 M10-1.50 x 12
M6923-12-80 M12-1.75 Spiralock
M931-08080-60 M8-1.25 x 80 M961-10020-60 M10-1.25 x 20
M982-12-80 M12-1.75 Elastic Stop
M931-08090-60 M8-1.25 x 90 M933-10020-60 M10-1.50 x 20
M931-08100-60 M8-1.25 x 100 M933-10030-60 M10-1.50 x 30
M933-10030-82 M10-1.50 x 30* M6923-16-80 M16-2.00 Spiralock
M931-10045-60 M10-1.50 x 45 M933-10035-60 M10-1.50 x 35
M931-10050-60 M10-1.50 x 50 M982-18-80 M18-2.50 Elastic Stop
M931-10055-60 M10-1.50 x 55 M933-12016-60 M12-1.75 x 16
M934-20-80 M20-2.50 Standard
M931-10060-60 M10-1.50 x 60 M933-12020-60 M12-1.75 x 20
M931-10065-60 M10-1.50 x 65 M933-12025-60 M12-1.75 x 25
M931-10070-60 M10-1.50 x 70 M933-12025-82 M12-1.75 x 25* M934-22-80 M22-2.50 Standard
M931-10090-60 M10-1.50 x 90 M933-12040-60 M12-1.75 x 40
M931-10100-60 M10-1.50 x 100 M933-12040-82 M12-1.75 x 40* M934-24-80 M24-3.00 Standard
M931-12045-60 M12-1.75 x 45 M961-14025-60 M14-1.50 x 25
M931-12050-60 M12-1.75 x 50 M933-14025-60 M14-2.00 x 25
M931-12055-60 M12-1.75 x 55 Washers
M931-12060-60 M12-1.75 x 60 M961-16025-60 M16-1.50 x 25
M933-16025-60 M16-2.00 x 25 Bolt/
M931-12065-60 M12-1.75 x 65
M931-12080-60 M12-1.75 x 80 M933-16030-82 M16-2.00 x 30* Part No. ID OD Thick. Screw
M931-12090-60 M12-1.75 x 90 M933-16035-60 M16-2.00 x 35 M125A-03-80 3.2 7.0 0.5 M3
M931-12100-60 M12-1.75 x 100 M933-16040-60 M16-2.00 x 40 M125A-04-80 4.3 9.0 0.8 M4
M931-12110-60 M12-1.75 x 110 M933-16050-60 M16-2.00 x 50 M125A-05-80 5.3 10.0 1.0 M5
M933-16050-82 M16-2.00 x 50* M125A-06-80 6.4 12.0 1.6 M6
M931-16090-60 M16-2.00 x 90 M933-16060-60 M16-2.00 x 60 M125A-08-80 8.4 16.0 1.6 M8
M931-20065-60 M20-2.50 x 65 M933-18050-60 M18-2.50 x 50 M125A-10-80 10.5 20.0 2.0 M10
M931-20120-60 M20-2.50 x 120 M933-18060-60 M18-2.50 x 60 M125A-12-80 13.0 24.0 2.5 M12
M931-20160-60 M20-2.50 x 160 M125A-14-80 15.0 28.0 2.5 M14
Pan Head Machine Screws M125A-16-80 17.0 30.0 3.0 M16
M931-22090-60 M22-2.50 x 90 M125A-18-80 19.0 34.0 3.0 M18
M931-22120-60 M22-2.50 x 120 M7985A-03010-20 M3-0.50 x 10 M125A-20-80 21.0 37.0 3.0 M20
M931-22160-60 M22-2.50 x 160 M7985A-03012-20 M3-0.50 x 12 M125A-24-80 25.0 44.0 4.0 M24
M931-24090-60 M24-3.00 x 90 M7985A-04020-20 M4-0.70 x 20
M931-24120-60 M24-3.00 x 120 M7985A-05010-20 M5-0.80 x 10
M931-24160-60 M24-3.00 x 160 M7985A-05012-20 M5-0.80 x 12
Flat Head Machine Screws
M965A-05016-20 M5-0.80 x 16
* This metric hex bolt’s hardness is grade 10.9.

KOHLER CO. Kohler, Wisconsin 53044
Phone 920-565-3381, Web site www.kohlergenerators.com
Fax 920-459-1646 (U.S.A. Sales), Fax 920-459-1614 (International)
For the nearest sales and service outlet in U.S.A. and Canada
Phone 1-800-544-2444
Kohlerr Power Systems
Asia Pacific Headquarters
TP-6071 3/00 7 Jurong Pier Road
Singapore 619159
E Kohler Co., 2000. All rights reserved. Phone (65)264-6422, Fax (65)264-6455

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Section 3 Intake and Exhaust System . . . . . . . . 9 Section 8 Component Troubleshooting . . . . . . 39

TP-6071 3/00 Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY Accidental Starting Battery electrolyte is a diluted

Battery acid cleanup. Battery acid

Battery gases. Explosion can cause

TP-6071 3/00 Safety Precautions and Instructions I

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II Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6071 3/00

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Draining the fuel system. Explosive

TP-6071 3/00 Safety Precautions and Instructions III

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Testing the voltage regulator. Unbalanced weight.

IV Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6071 3/00

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WARNING NOTICE NOTICE

TP-6071 3/00 Safety Precautions and Instructions V

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VI Safety Precautions and Instructions TP-6071 3/00

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without notice and without any obligation or liability

TP-6071 3/00 Introduction i

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Service Information Latin America Regional Office

ii Service Assistance TP-6071 3/00

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1.1 General The 20EOZ/16EFOZ and 20EOZ/17.5EFOZ are

TP-6071 3/00 Section 1 Specifications 1

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Generator Model 20EOZ 16/17.5EFOZ 23/24EOZ 19/20EFOZ

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TP-6071 3/00 Section 1 Specifications 3

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No load (63 Hz) 4/0.7 4/0.7 6/1.0

1--2, 3--4, 33--44 135 135 95

1--2, 3--4, (V1--V4) 0.12 0.12 0.07

1.6 Generator, 12 Lead

No load (63 Hz) 6/0.9 8/1.4

1--4, 2--5, 3--6, 7--10, 8--11, 9--12, V1--V2 110 70

1--2, 3--4, (V1--V4) 0.06 0.04

4 Section 1 Specifications TP-6071 3/00

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Figure 1-2 Service Views, Typical

TP-6071 3/00 Section 1 Specifications 5

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6 Section 1 Specifications TP-6071 3/00

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2.1 General Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can

Note: High-mineral content seawater (salt water) can

Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed

TP-6071 3/00 Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance 7

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