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AC-G6000DY
Diesel Generator
©COPYRIGHT 2009, JOHN DEERE CORPORATION® 37-1046-E/F/S-061311
Operator’s Manual 1
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Introduction THANK YOU for purchasing a John Deere product. The SERIAL NUMBER is located in the Specification or Identification Numbers section. Accurately record all READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate the numbers to help in tracing the machine should it be and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so could stolen. Your dealer also needs these numbers when you result in personal injury or equipment damage. order parts. File the identification numbers in a secur
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Contents Page Safety ......................................................................... 4 Safety Signs ............................................................. 10 Controls ....................................................................11 Preparing the Generator .......................................... 12 Operation ................................................................. 17 Troubleshooting ....................................................... 21 Service
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Safety RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating prac- tices. UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word--DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION--is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAU-
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CARBON MONOXIDE - POISONOUS GAS Use generator outdoors, away from open windows, vents, or doors. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide - a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CAN NOT smell or see this gas. Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces. Generators can produce high levels of carbon monoxide very quick- ly. When you use a portable generator, remember that you cannot smell or see carbon monoxide. Even if you can’t smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exp
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SAFETY WARNING WHEN REFUELING Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel. Handle fuel in safety containers. If the container does not have a spout, use a funnel. Do not overfill the fuel tank, leave room for the fuel to expand. Do not refill fuel tank while the engine is running. Before refueling the generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Diesel fuel spilled on hot engine parts could ignite. Fill
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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS This product must be grounded. It has permanent conductor between the generator (stator winding) and the frame. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. DANGER - IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT- GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTROCUTION. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE INDOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE UNIT IS PROPERLY GROU
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read this operator’s manual completely before using. When using this product, the following basic precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all the instructions before using the product. 2. This product is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in the power cord to reduce the risk of electrical shock. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts. 3. Do not allo
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WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropri- ate to the job. Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfort- able loud noises. Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating machine. PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy. Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance ser- v
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SAFETY SIGNS DANGER DANGER PELIGRO Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. L'utilisation d'un groupe électrogène à Utilizando un generador adentro l'intérieur PEUT VOUS TUER EN PUEDE MATARLE EN MINUTOS. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a QUELQUES MINUTES. El escape de generador contiene poison you cannot see or smell. Le gaz d'échappement du groupe monóxido de carbono. Este es un électrogène contient de l'oxyde de gas tóxico que usted no puede ver ni carbone.
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Controls CONTROLS D A E B C A -- Fuel Tank C -- Oil Drain Plug E -- Oil Filler Port B -- Control Panel D -- Fuel Cap Operator’s Manual 11
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Preparing the Generator GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. DANGER - IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTROCUTION. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE UNIT IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. The wing nut and ground terminal on the fr
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Preparing the Generator v FOLLOWED. ENGINE OIL CAUTION: ONLY USE THE ENGINE OIL SPECIFIED. OTHER ENGINE OILS MAY AFFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE, CAUSE INTERNAL ENGINE COMPONENTS TO SEIZE, OR SHORTEN ENGINE LIFE. PREVENT DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM CONTAMINATING THE ENGINE OIL. CAREFULLY CLEAN THE OIL CAP/DIPSTICK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE CAP. NEVER MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF ENGINE OIL. THIS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE LUBRICATING PROPERTIES OF THE ENGINE OIL. NEVER OVERFILL. OVERF
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Preparing the Generator 4. Wait one minute and check oil level. 5. Add more oil if necessary. 6. Fully reinsert oil cap/dipstick and hand tighten. Over- tightening the oil cap/dipstick will damage it. ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (TYPICAL) The following is the engine oil capacity for various Yanmar LV Series engines. MODEL # DIPSTICK UPPER LIMIT/ LOWER LIMIT L100V 1.7/1.06 QT (1.6/1.0L) FUELING WARNING: EXPLOSIVE FUEL! DIESEL FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND ITS VAPORS CAN EXPLODE IF IGNITED. STORE
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Preparing the Generator ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL FUEL REQUIREMENTS • The fuel cetane number should be equal to 45 or higher. • The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5% by volume Less than 0.05% is preferred. • Bio-Diesel fuels. See below. • Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual fuels with the diesel fuel. • Water and sediment in the fuel should not exceed 0.05% by volume. • Keep the fuel tank and fuel-handling equipment clean at all times. • Poor quality fuel can reduce
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Preparing the Generator 2. Free water in FAME may result in plugging of fuel filters and increased bacterial growth. 3. High viscosity at low temperatures may result in fuel delivery problems, injection pump seizures, and poor injection nozzle spray atomization. 4. FAME may have adverse effect on some elastomers (seal materials) and may result in fuel leakage and dilution of the engine lubricating oil. 5. Even bio-diesel fuels that comply with a suitable standard as delivered, will require
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Operation OPERATION RECOIL START NOTE: Read Operator’s Manual carefully before operating this unit. Always make sure the unit is level and properly grounded. Check engine oil before starting. ELECTRIC START CAUTION:NEVER USE AN ENGINE STARTING AID SUCH AS ETHER. ENGINE DAMAGE WILL RESULT. Use the following procedure to start the engine. 1. Make sure the fuel cock is in the ON position. 2. Set engine speed control to RUN 3. Insert the key into the key switch. 4. Turn the key clockwise to
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Operating the Generator AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, SUCH AS THE TURBOCHARGER (IF EQUIPPED) AND EXHAUST SYSTEM, TO COOL SLIGHTLY BEFORE THE ENGINE ITSELF IS SHUT DOWN. Set Engine Speed Control to STOP CAUTION: IF THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER YOU POSITION THE ENGINE SPEED CONTROL TO THE STOP POSITION, TURN THE FUEL COCK TO THE CLOSED POSITION. 1. Press the Speed Control knob to STOP and the engine speed control lever will automatically return to the STOP position. Note: The speed control l
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Operating the Generator WARNING: NEVER EXCEED THE RATING OF A RECEPTACLE. These receptacles are protected against over- loads by resetting magnetic type circuit break- ers. If a circuit breaker trips, the cause should be determined and corrected prior to continu- ing use. HOUR METER: These generators are equipped with an hour meter that records run time for the unit. This is very useful in sched- uling maintenance. See periodic maintenance chart for suggested maintenance schedule. VOLT METE
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Operating the Generator CURRENT LOAD IN WATTS MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH (FEET) IN AMPS 120 VOLTS 240 VOLTS #8 WIRE #10 WIRE #12 WIRE #14 WIRE #16 WIRE 2.5 300 600 1000 600 375 250 5 600 1200 500 300 200 125 7.5 900 1800 350 200 125 100 10 1200 2400 250 150 100 50 15 1800 3600 150 100 65 20 2400 4800 175 125 75 50 25 3000
