Entec EW-4200D - User Manual

Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Descriptions
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Water Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fresh Water Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 5
Raw Water Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Engine Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 9
Safety Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation
Starting the Engine for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 & 11
Normal Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Generating A.C. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Manual Hand Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Periodic Maintenance
Changing the Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Valve Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Heat Exchanger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Raw Water Pump Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Theory of Operation–How Compression Ignition Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 & 19
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Operating Instructions EW-4200D

Summary

How to Use this Manual

Understanding Reference Notation

Explains how parenthetical numbers refer to page and item numbers in the Spare Parts List.

Serial Number and Support

Provides information on the serial number and contacting the factory for assistance.

System Descriptions

Fuel System Description

Details the flow of fuel from the tank through filters to the injection pump.

Water Pumps Description

Describes the two types of water pumps and their interconnection for cooling.

Fresh Water Cooling System

Explains the closed-loop fresh water cooling system, including components and coolant flow.

Fresh Water Cooling System Details

Details thermostat operation, bypass flow, and reservoir fill level for the cooling system.

Raw Water Cooling System

Describes how raw water cools exhaust gases and the caution regarding cranking and water ingress.

Lubrication System

Covers crankcase capacity, oil level marks, oil type recommendation, and absence of an oil filter.

Engine Control System Overview

Explains how the remote control, switches, and sensors manage engine operation.

Engine Control Switches

Details the operation of water temperature, exhaust temperature, and oil pressure switches.

Engine Control System Wiring

Illustrates the wiring connections for the engine control system, including switches and relays.

Safety Stops and Lamp Indicators

Explains how safety switches trigger engine shutdown and how control panel lamps indicate status.

Operation

First Time Engine Starting Procedure

Step-by-step guide to initially start the engine, including fuel charging and compression release.

Normal Engine Starting Procedure

Instructions for starting the engine after initial setup, including cranking and monitoring.

Generating AC Power

Procedure for connecting and running the generator under load, and proper shutdown for cooling.

Emergency Stop Procedure

Manual method to stop the engine using the throttle control arm, with a caution.

Manual Hand Starting

Alternative method for starting the engine using the handcrank, including pre-lube and inertia build-up.

Periodic Maintenance

Changing the Oil

Instructions for changing engine oil using the dipstick pump, including frequency and oil type.

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Procedure for cleaning or replacing the air cleaner element, including recommended intervals.

Valve Adjustment Procedure

Steps for adjusting intake and exhaust valve clearances, including tools and frequency.

Heat Exchanger Maintenance

Guidance on cleaning heat exchanger tubes and checking/replacing the sacrificial zinc insert.

Raw Water Pump Maintenance

Instructions for removing and installing impellers and shaft seals in the raw water pump.

Theory of Operation

How Compression Ignition Works

Explains the four-stroke cycle of a diesel engine, focusing on compression ignition and piston design.

Injection Pump and Injector Function

Details the role of the injection pump, injector, and atomization in the combustion process.

Fuel Efficiency and Governor Control

Explains how the governor controls fuel delivery for optimal efficiency and power output.

Entec EW-4200D Specifications

General

Displacement	212cc
Starting System	Recoil
Engine Type	4-Stroke OHV
Fuel Tank Capacity	4 gallons
DC Output	12V/8.3A