Table of Contents 12-2018
ii A031C171 (Issue 8)Copyright © 2018 Cummins Inc.
4.4 Loading the Generator Set ................................................................................................... 26
4.4.1 Power Versus Altitude................................................................................................ 28
4.5 Exercising the Generator Set................................................................................................ 28
4.6 Resetting Line Circuit Breakers ............................................................................................ 29
4.7 Connecting Shore Power...................................................................................................... 30
4.8 Operating in Weather Extremes ........................................................................................... 30
4.9 Operating in Dusty Environments ......................................................................................... 30
4.10 Care of New or Rebuilt Engine ........................................................................................... 30
5. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................... 31
5.1 Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 31
5.1.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................ 31
5.2 Consumable Parts ................................................................................................................ 32
5.3 General Inspection................................................................................................................ 32
5.4 Maintaining the Battery ......................................................................................................... 32
5.5 Maintaining the Lubrication System...................................................................................... 33
5.5.1 Oil Level ..................................................................................................................... 33
5.5.2 Engine Oil Recommendations ................................................................................... 34
5.5.3 Changing Engine Oil .................................................................................................. 34
5.6 Maintaining the Fuel System ................................................................................................ 36
5.6.1 Fuel System ............................................................................................................... 36
5.6.2 Fuel Recommendations ............................................................................................. 37
5.6.3 Replacing the Fuel Filter ............................................................................................ 37
5.7 Exhaust System .................................................................................................................... 39
5.8 Mechanical System............................................................................................................... 40
5.8.1 Gasoline Choke Assembly......................................................................................... 40
5.9 Replacing the Air Filter Element ........................................................................................... 43
5.10 Replacing the Spark Plug(s) ............................................................................................... 43
5.11 Cleaning the Spark Arrester ............................................................................................... 44
5.12 Storing the Generator Set................................................................................................... 45
5.12.1 Carburetor Float Bowl Drain Valve .......................................................................... 47
5.13 Returning the Generator Set to Service ............................................................................. 47
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 49
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 49
6.2 Fault Codes........................................................................................................................... 49
6.2.1 Code 2 - Low Oil Pressure......................................................................................... 50
6.2.2 Code 3 - Service Check............................................................................................. 50
6.2.3 Code 4 - Over Crank.................................................................................................. 50
6.2.4 Code 12 - Over Voltage ............................................................................................. 51
6.2.5 Code 13 - Under Voltage ........................................................................................... 51
6.2.6 Code 14 - Over Frequency ........................................................................................ 51
6.2.7 Code 15 - Under Frequency ...................................................................................... 51
6.2.8 Code 27 - Voltage Sense........................................................................................... 51
6.2.9 Code 29 - High Battery Voltage ................................................................................. 52
6.2.10 Code 31 - Over Speed............................................................................................. 52
6.2.11 Code 32 - Low Cranking Speed............................................................................... 52