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MECC ALTE GENERATOR
ASSEMBLY OF THE GENERATOR TO THE ENGINE
1. Position the rotor assembly onto the flywheel aligning the
holes in the drive discs with the holes in the flywheel.
Install the M8 x 1,25 x 25mm bolts (blue loctite on
threads) and torque to 21 Nm (16 ft-lb). Install a threaded
rod MI2 x 1.75 x 90mm long into the threaded end of
the
rotor shaft.
M8 X 1.25 X 25MM BOLTS
ROD
DRIVE
2. With the aid of a sling or fabricated lifting eye, support
the stator housing assembly and carefully guide it over
the rotor assembly until the rear bearing contacts the
bearing boss in the rear support.
3. Place a large washer of at least 80mm in diameter with a
center
hole of 15mm onto the threaded rod followed by a
12mm x 1.75 nut. Center the rear bearing in the bearing
boss of the support plate. Tighten the nut until the bear-
ing seats fully into the boss. Secure the stator housing
assembly to the bell housing using the four MIO x 35mm
screws. Torque to 35 Nm (25 ft-lb). remove the nut.
washer and threaded rod.
4. Rotate the generator by hand two full revolutions to
ensure the generator rotates freely. Reinstall the rear
vent-cover.
S. Secure the generator to its rear isolators. Route the
generator wiring into the control box and mount the
control box to the generator. Reconnect all wire
connections. test run.
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