Yanmar YDG2700EV-6EH to YDG5500EV-6EI Diesel Powered Generator Operation Manual

Description

• Model List:
  • YDG2700EV-6EH, YDG3700EV-6EI, YDG5500EV-6EI

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Record of Ownership
• 2. Yanmar Warranties
• 2.1. Yanmar Limited Warranty
• 2.1.1. What is Covered by this Warranty
• 2.1.2. How Long is the Warranty Period
• 2.1.3. What the Generator Owner Must Do
• 2.1.4. To Locate an Authorized Yanmar Industrial Engine Dealer or Distributor
• 2.1.5. What Yanmar Will Do
• 2.1.6. What is Not Covered by this Warranty
• 2.1.7. Warranty Limitations
• 2.1.8. Warranty Modifications
• 2.1.9. Questions
• 2.1.10. Retail Purchaser Registration
• 2.2. Emission System Warranty
• 2.3. Yanmar Co., Ltd. Limited Emission Control System Warranty – USA Only
• 2.3.1. Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
• 2.3.1.1. California
• 2.3.2. Manufacturers Warranty Period
• 2.3.3. Warranty Coverage
• 2.3.4. Warranted Parts
• 2.3.5. Exclusions
• 2.3.6. Owners Warranty Responsibilities
• 3. Table of Contents
• 3.1. Safety Statements
• 3.2. Safety Precautions
• 3.2.1. Before You Operate
• 3.2.2. During Operation and Maintenance
• 4. Product Overview
• 4.1. Yanmar YDG diesel Generator Features and Applications
• 4.2. Component Identification
• 4.2.1. YDG2700EV-6EH
• 4.3. Location of Labels
• 4.3.1. Safety Labels YDG2700EV-6EH
• 4.3.2. Safety Labels YDG3700EV-6EI, YDG5500EV-6EI
• 4.3.3. Engine Label
• 4.4. EPA / ARB Emission Control Regulations – USA Only
• 4.5. Emission Control Labels
• 4.5.1. EPA / ARB Labels
• 4.5.2. The 97/68/EC Directive Certified Engines
• 4.6. Engine Family
• 4.7. Function of Major Components
• 4.8. Generator Control Panel
• 4.9. Air Cooled Engine
• 4.10. Engine Controls – Recoil Starter
• 4.10.1. Recoil Starter
• 4.10.2. Decompression Lever
• 4.11. Engine Controls – Electric Starter
• 4.11.1. Key Switch
• 4.11.2. Engine Control Lever
• 4.11.3. Spark Arrester
• 5. Before You Operate
• 5.1. Battery
• 5.1.1. Activating the Battery
• 5.2. Diesel Fuel
• 5.2.1. Diesel Fuel Specifications
• 5.2.1.1. Additional Technical Fuel Requirements
• 5.2.1.2. Bio-Diesel Fuels
• 5.2.2. Filling The Fuel Tank
• 5.3. Engine Oil
• 5.3.1. Engine Oil Specifications
• 5.3.1.1. Service Categories
• 5.3.1.2. Definitions
• 5.3.1.3. Additional Technical Engine Oil Requirements
• 5.3.2. Engine Oil Viscosity
• 5.3.3. Checking Engine Oil
• 5.3.4. Adding Engine Oil
• 5.3.5. Engine Oil Capacity
• 5.4. Generator Check
• 5.5. Dual Voltage Generators (YDG3700 / 5500)
• 5.5.1. Operation of Change-Over Switch
• 5.6. Daily Checks
• 5.6.1. Visual Checks
• 5.6.2. Check Diesel Fuel and Engine Oil Levels
• 5.6.3. Check Battery
• 5.6.4. Check Spark Arrester
• 5.6.5. Check Battery Electrolyte Level
• 5.6.6. Charging the Battery
• 5.6.7. Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Cables
• 6. Generator Operation
• 6.1. Starting Generator
• 6.1.1. Recoil Start
• 6.1.1.1. Start The Engine
• 6.1.2. Electric Start
• 6.1.2.1. Daily Checks
• 6.2. Checking the Generator During Operation
• 6.2.1. Low Load Operation
• 6.3. Shutting Down the Generator
• 6.4. AC Application
• 6.5. DC Application
• 7. Periodic Maintenance
• 7.1. Precautions
• 7.1.1. The Importance of Periodic Maintenance
• 7.1.2. Performing Periodic Maintenance
• 7.1.3. The Importance of Daily Checks
• 7.1.4. Keep a Log of Generator Hours and Daily Checks
• 7.1.5. Yanmar Replacement Parts
• 7.1.6. Tools Required
• 7.1.7. Ask Your Authorized Yanmar Industrial Engine
• 7.1.8. Dealer or Distributor For Help
• 7.1.9. Required EPA / ARB Maintenance – USA Only
• 7.1.10. Tightening Fasteners
• 7.2. Standard Torque Chart
• 7.3. Periodic Maintenance Schedule
• 7.4. Periodic Maintenance Procedures
• 7.4.1. Daily, Before Operation
• 7.4.1.1. Check Battery
• 7.4.1.2. Check Engine Oil Level
• 7.4.1.3. Check For Engine Oil Leakage
• 7.4.1.4. Check Engine Control Lever (First Time Only)
• 7.4.1.5. Check Spark Arrestor
• 7.4.1.6. Check Fuel Level
• 7.4.2. Daily, After Operation
• 7.4.2.1. Check For Engine Oil Leakage
• 7.4.2.2. Check For Fuel Leakage
• 7.4.3. After Initial 50 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.3.1. Replace Engine Oil
• 7.4.3.2. Clean / Inspect Engine Oil Filter
• 7.4.4. Every 50 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.4.1. Clean Inlet Fuel Screen
• 7.4.4.2. Test GFCI Outlet
• 7.4.5. Every 200 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.5.1. Clean Air Cleaner Element
• 7.4.5.2. Replace Engine Oil and Clean / Inspect Engine Oil Filter
• 7.4.5.3. Check Engine Control Lever
• 7.4.5.4. Drain the Fuel Tank and Replace Outlet Fuel Filter
• 7.4.6. Every 400 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.6.1. Replace Air Cleaner Element
• 7.4.6.2. Adjust Intake / Exhaust Valve Clearance
• 7.4.6.3. Check Commutator Brush and Slip Ring
• 7.4.7. Every 1000 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.7.1. Check Compression
• 7.4.8. Every 1500 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.8.1. Inspect, Clean and Test Fuel Injection Nozzle
• 7.4.9. Every 2000 Hours of Operation
• 7.4.9.1. Check and Replace Fuel Hoses
• 8. Troublesh ooting
• 8.1. Troubleshooting Chart
• 8.2. Troubleshooting Information
• 8.3. Electrical Wiring Diagram
• 8.3.1. YDG2700EV-6EH
• 8.3.2. YDG3700EV-6EI
• 8.3.3. YDG5500EV-6EI
• 9. Long Term Storage
• 9.1. Introduction
• 9.2. Before You Place the Generator In Long Term Storage
• 9.3. Returning the Engine to Service
• 10. Specifications
• 10.1. Principal Specifications
• 10.1.1. Generator