Storing The Generating Set; Troubleshooting - SDMO Diesel 15000 TE XL C Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

7.7. Cleaning the generating set
Washing with water using a hosepipe is not recommended.
Washing with a high-pressure hose is not permitted.
Attention
Remove all dust and debris from around the exhaust silencer (fig. A - mark 15).
Clean the generating set and in particular the air inlets and outlets of the engine and alternator using a cloth and a brush.
Check the general condition of the generating set and, if necessary, replace any faulty parts.

8. Storing the generating set

In the event that the generating set is not to be used for a long period, it must be stored in accordance with the guidelines below.
Close the fuel tap (diag. A – no. 5 & diag. C - no. 1).
Drain the fuel using an appropriate container.
1) Disconnect the fuel duct downstream of the fuel filter (diag. A – no. 12 & diag. C - no. 2).
2) Open on fuel tap.
3) Once the oil has been drained, reconnect the fuel duct filter.
Start the electrical generating set and leave it running until it runs out of fuel.
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil (see the Changing the engine oil section).
Clean the outside of the generating set, apply a rust protection product to the damaged sections and cover it with a protective
cover to protect it from dust.
Store the generating set in a clean, dry place.

9. Troubleshooting

Problems
Load connected to generating set when starting.
Air filter (fig. A - mark 13) clogged.
Fuel tap (fig. A – mark 5) turned off.
Fuel level too low
Engine won't
Fuel filter (fig. A – mark 12) clogged.
start
Oil level too low.
Faulty starter battery (fig. A - mark 14).
Fuel supply blocked or leaking
Fuel level too low
Engine stops
Oil level too low.
Circuit breakers (fig. A – marked 7) not interlocked.
Faulty appliance supply lead.
No
electrical current
Faulty electrical sockets (fig. A - mark 9).
Faulty alternator.
Interlocking of Appliance connected or faulty lead.
the circuit
Excessive load (see § Generating set capacity).
breakers
No
working hours Working hours counter fuse (fig. A - mark 8) faulty.
counter
Probable causes Possible solutions
Disconnect the load.
Clean the air filter (see § Cleaning the air filter).
Turn on the fuel tap.
Fill–up with fuel (see § Filling with fuel).
replace the fuel filter (see § Replacing the fuel filter).
Check the oil level and add oil as required. (see
§ Checking oil level).
Recharge or replace the starter battery.
Have it checked, repaired or replaced.*
Fill up with fuel (see § Filling with fuel).
Check the oil level and add oil as required (see
§ Checking oil level).
Interlock the circuit breakers.
Change the lead.
Have them checked, repaired or replaced.*
Have it checked, repaired or replaced.*
Disconnect the appliance and the lead.
Remove the excessive load.
Have it checked, repaired or replaced.
* Operation(s) to be entrusted to one of our dealers.