Section
1.
Introduction
This is the service manual for
the
Series
BGM
and
NHM generator sets (gensets). Read and carefully
observe all
of
the
instructions and precautions in
this manual.
IAWARNINGllmproper
service
or
parts
replace-
ment
can
lead
to
severe
personal
injury
or
death
and
to
damage
to
equipment
and
property. Ser-
vice
personnel
must
be
qualified
to
perform
electrical
and
mechanical service.
IAWARNINGI Unauthorized
modifications
or
re-
placement
of
fuel, exhaust,
air
intake
or
speed
control
system
components
that
affect
engine
emissions
are
prohibited
by
law
in
the State
of
California.
IAWARNINGI LPG
(liquified
petroleum
gas)
is
flammable
and
explosive
and
can
cause as-
phyxiation. NFPA 58, Section 1.6 requires
all
persons
handling
LPG
to
be trained
in
proper
handling
and
operating
procedures.
See
the Operator's Manual for instructions con-
cerning operation, maintenance and storage and
for
recommendations concerning engine lubricat-
ing oil and fuel.
See
the Installation Manual for important recom-
mendations concerning the installation and for a list
of
the installation codes and standards
for
safety
which
may
be applicable.
See
the Parts Manual for parts identification num-
bers and required quantities and for exploded
views
of
the
genset
subassemblies. Genuine
OnanĀ®
re-
placement parts are recommended for best results.
When
contacting Onan for parts, service
or
product
information, be ready
to
provide the model
number
and
the
serial number, both of which
appear
on
the
genset nameplate.
See
Table
1-1
for the signifi-
cance of each character
of
the model
number
and
Figure
1-1
for
how
the
model and serial
numbers
are displayed on the nameplate.
1-1
TABLE
1-1. MODEL NUMBER
z
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1
NHM
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2
E
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3
1.
Rated Power in Kilowatts
2.
Genset Family
3.
Starting Method Code
A
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4
4.
Voltage and Frequency Code
26105
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5
5.
Options and Special Features Code
6.
Spec Letter designating modifications
NAMEPLATE WITH TYPICAL MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER DATA
IMPORTANT
ENGINE INFORMATION
E
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6
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ONAN CORPORATION
1400
73rd Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Model
No.: 7NHM-FA/261 05F
Made in U.S.A.
SIN:
A953123456
ACVoHs:
Ph:
kW:
Amps:
PI:
RPM:
Fuel: Hz:
Bat:
12V
Insulation
- NEMA
Class
Ambient:
400
C
INI3461
URC
REFER TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS.
THIS ENGINE
MEETS
1995-1998
CALIFORNIA
EMISSIONS REGULATIONS FOR
ULGE ENGINES.
EM
SN5980U1 G2RA
980cc
FIGURE 1-1.
TYPICAL
NAMEPLATE