Operator's Manual
First Edition • First Printing
Part No. 140435 T180 • T240 35
Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance must be completed by a
person trained and qualified to perform
maintenance on this generator set according to the
schedule and procedures found in the service
manual for this unit.
The proper installation and use of a loadbank can
prevent loss of capacity and increased
maintenance caused by unburned fuel due to wet
stacking.
If you have a generator set that is already wet
stacked, it is recommended that the load bank be
used in progressive steps outlined below.
1 Assure that the generator set is properly
grounded and connected to the load bank as
instructed by the manufacturer.
2 Set the generator at 240 VAC, 3-Phase.
3 Start using less than 25% of the nameplate
rating until the engine has warmed up.
4 Progressively increase the load as the generator
will allow without shutting down.
5 Continue to run for 20 minutes per step.
6 When you reach 80% of the nameplate rating,
run the generator for a minimum of 45 minutes
or until the exhaust on the unit runs clean.
7 Allow the machine to fully cool down.
8 Start the unit again.
9 Load at 80% for an additional 30 minutes.
A full engine service is recommended after this
type of wetstack burns off.
Check the Tires and Wheels
Bodily injury hazard. An over-inflated tire can
explode and may cause death or serious injury.
Collision hazard. An excessively worn tire can
cause poor handling and continued use could result
in tire failure.
Tip-over hazard. Do not use temporary flat tire
repair products.
Maintaining the tires and wheels in good condition
is essential to safe operation and good
performance. Tire and/or wheel failure could result
in a machine tip-over. Component damage may
also result if problems are not discovered and
repaired in a timely fashion.
1 Check the tire surface and sidewalls for cuts,
cracks, punctures and uneven or excessive
tread wear. Replace the tire if uneven or
excessive tread wear is found.
2 Check each wheel for damage, bends and
cracks. Replace the wheel if any damage is
found.
Note: Tires and wheels must be replaced with tires
and wheels of the specifications listed.
3 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and
add air as needed.
4 Check the torque of each lug nut.
Tire Specifications, U.S.
Tire size
T180 & T240 ST235/85R16 Load E
Lug nut torque 80 ft/lbs 108 Nm
Tire pressure (cold) 50 psi 3.4 bar
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