Section 1 — General Information
Guardian
Figure 1.6 - Low Coolant Level Sensor | 1.8.2 INSPECTION |
1.7.4 OVERSPEED SHUTDOWN
Should AC frequency exceed about 72 Hz, circuit board action will automatically shutdown the engine.
1.7.5 OVERCRANK SHUTDOWN
The engine control board uses a cyclic cranking process when attempting to start the engine. The first crank cycle is a
If the engine fails to start after all six attempts, the start attempt is stopped and the overcrank LED turns on.
1.7.6 LOW BATTERY
The engine control board continually monitors the battery voltage and turns on the low battery LED if the battery voltage falls below 12 VDC for one minute. Low battery voltage is a
1.7.7 15A DC FUSE
This fuse is located inside the control panel. It pro- tects the panel wiring and components from damag- ing overload. The unit will not start or crank if the fuse is blown. Replace the fuse with one of the same size, type, and rating.
1.8UNPACKING
1.8.1 UNPACKING PRECAUTIONS
Handle shipping cartons and crates with care. Use care to avoid damage from dropping, bumping, colli- sion, etc. Store and unpack cartons with the proper side up, as noted on the shipping carton.
Upon delivery, carefully inspect the generator for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If loss or damage is noted at the time of delivery, have the person(s) making delivery note all damage on the freight bill or affix their signature under the consign- or’s memo of loss or damage.
1.9LIFTING THE GENERATOR
When lifting or hoisting equipment is used, be
!careful not to touch overhead power lines. The generators weight of more than 900 pounds requires proper tools, equipment, and qualified personnel to be used in all phases of handling and unpacking.
1.10 SPECIFICATIONS
1.10.1 ENGINE
Make |
| Ford | |||
Displacement | 153 inches3 (2.5 liters) | ||||
Cylinder Arrangement |
| 4, | |||
Valve Arrangement | Overhead Cam | ||||
Firing Order | |||||
Number of Main Bearings | 5 | ||||
Compression Ratio |
| 9.37 to 1 | |||
No. of Teeth on Flywheel | 164 | ||||
Ignition Timing (Waste Spark System) | |||||
at 1800 rpm | 36 degrees BTDC | ||||
Spark Plug Gap |
| 0.044 inch | |||
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Oil Pressure |
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Crankcase Oil Capacity | 4.5 U.S. quarts (4.26 liters) | ||||
Recommended Engine Oil | SAE | ||||
Type of Cooling System | Pressurized, closed recovery | ||||
Cooling Fan |
| Pusher Type | |||
Cooling System Capacity | 2 U.S. gallons (7.6 liters) | ||||
Recommended Coolant | Use a | ||||
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Home standby control board assembly part
!number 0E9704 must be used on 1800 rpm gen- erators.
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