Multiquip 60HZ Generator MQP240 - Manual (Page 20)

page 20 —MQp240 generaTor • operaTion and parTs Manual — rev. #0 (10/23/12)
EnginE OPErating PanEL
The definitions below describe the controls and functions
of the Engine Operating Panel (Figure 5).
1.
Tachometer — Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60
Hz operation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s
when the rated load is applied. In addition a built in hour
meter will record the number of operational hours that
the generator has been in use.
2. oil pressure gauge — During normal operation this
gauge be should read between 28 to 85 psi. (193~586
kPa). When starting the generator the oil pressure may
read a little higher, but after the engine warms up the oil
pressure should return to the correct pressure range.
3. Water Temperature gauge — During normal operation
this gauge be should read between 167° and 203°F
(75°~95°C).
4. Charging ammeter gauge — Indicates the current
being supplied by the engine’s alternator which
provides current for generator’s control circuits and
battery charging system.
5. Fuel gauge — Indicates amount of diesel fuel
available.
6. engine Warning lamps — There are four engine
warning lamps, they are defined as follows:
a.
overheat lamp — This lamp goes on
when the cooling water temperature rises
abnormally. If the lamp goes on during
normal operation of the generator, the
emergency shutdown device will stop the
engine automatically.
b. low oil pressure lamp — During
normal operation of the generator this
lamp should remain oFF. When the
auto-oFF/reset-Manual switch is set to the
Manual position to start the engine, the lamp will
be lit. When the oil pressure rises after start-up the
lamp will go OFF. If this lamp is ever lit ( on) during
normal operation of the generator, the emergency
shutdown device will stop the engine automatically.
c. air Filter alarm — When the air filter element is
clogged, this lamp goes on indicating the element
should be immediately cleaned or replaced.
d. Coolant level alarm — This lamp
goes on when the coolant level is low.
If this lamp goes on while the engine is
in operation, the emergency shutdown
device will automatically stop the engine.
7. engine speed switch — This switch controls the
speed of the engine (low/high).
8. emergency stop Button — Push this button inward
to stop the engine in the event of an emergency. do
noT use this button as a means of stopping the engine.
9. Battery switch — This switch should be set to the on
position during normal operation. When the engine has
been stop, place this switch in the oFF position. do
noT turn this switch during normal operation, it could
cause damage to the electrical equipment.
Figure 5. Engine Operating Panel
OFF
ON
OIL PRESS. WATER TEMP.
1 2 3 4 5 6 9
AIR FILTER COOLANT LEVEL
7 8