Baldor 3KW-9KW manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR YOUR PREMIER POW’R PRODUCTS GENERATORS OHV Series 3KW-9KW BALDOR GENERATORS 3815 Oregon. Street • Oshkosh WI 54902 Telephone 236-4200 • Fax 920-236-4219 FORM#: S-PSG-002-7 EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/4/97 OHV SERIES COVERMSW'00 REVISION DATE: 9/24/02[...]

FORWARD This manual contains the information you need to safely and efficiently operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENER ATOR SET UNTIL YOU CAREFUL LY READ THIS MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND T HE SAFETY WARNIN GS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAI NED IN I[...]

♦ Place protective covers and gu ards over the rotating parts, if rotating parts such as the drive shaft, pulley, belt, etc. are left exposed, they are potentially hazardous. ♦ When cleaning, repairing or in specting, make sure all moving parts h ave stopped. ♦ Prior to working on the generator set , disconnect the spark plug and battery to p[...]

♦ Know how to stop the engine quickly and und erstan d the operation of all controls. ♦ Never permit anyone to operate the genera tor set without proper instruction s. ♦ Never allow children to operate the g enerator set. ♦ Children and pets must be ke pt away from the area of operation due to the possi bility of burns from hot engine compo[...]

♦ Always treat the electrical circui ts as if they were energi zed. ♦ Disconnect all leads plugged into the unit Prior to worki ng on it. ♦ Have the electrical circuits se rviced only by qualified technicians. ♦ Inspect wiring frequently and replace frayed, broken or poor leads. ♦ Do not connect this unit to any building's electrical[...]

○ ○ ○ ○ FOR GASOLINE OR DIESEL POWERED GENERATOR SETS ○ ○ ○ ○ ♦ Check all fuel supply piping and thei r connec tions on a monthly basis for fuel leaks. ♦ Use only approved piping and componentry in your fuel supply system. ♦ A professional, experience d technician should only install the fuel supply system. ♦ Do not run the [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Basic Location Information…………………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Basic Connection Information……………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Basic Engine Information……………?[...]

LOCATION For best service from your statio nary generator set there are several factors which should be taken into consideration when choosi ng the best location in wh ich to permanently mount it: MOISTURE: All ele ctrical equipment shoul d be protected from ex cessive moisture. Failure to do so will result in deterioration of th e insulation and m[...]

CONNECTIONS WIRING: Use sufficiently large insu lated wire to connect the generator set to the load. The gauge of the wire will depend largely on the distance, the pe rmissible voltage drop, and the size and type of load. If you are not sure of the gaug e wire needed for your application, consult a competent electrician. FRAYED, CUT, BROKEN, LOOSEL[...]

ENGINE INFORMATION This operator's manual only covers basic day-to-d ay engine operating inst ructions. However, the engine manufacturer's manual is includ ed with your generator s et and should be referred to for any additional information you may need. Become fam iliar with and follow all the engine manufacturer's operation, safety[...]

MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON THE GENERATOR SET AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AN D THE GENERA TOR SET HAS COOLED DOWN. THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLU G SHOULD ALSO BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANC E. GENERATOR END MAINTENANCE Generator end maintenance consists of cleaning th e generator set, inspecti ng the wirin g and[...]

equipped with this feature) . Make sure that the auto idl er magnet does not touch th e throttle lever of the engine when it is ru nni ng and the auto idler switch is turned off. √ Adjust the engine s peed to 3720 RPM's (62 Hz) with no load applied to the generator set. √ Adjust the auto idler speed after you have accomplished the above ad[...]

STORAGE If you will not be using the generato r set for a si gnificant amount of time (3 months or longer) you should store the generator to pr event any problems th at coul d arise from sitting idle. Please fully read the following guidelines pr ior to storing the unit. 1. Remove all fuel from the en gine's fuel tank. If your engine is a gaso[...]

USE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS Electric motors require much more current (am peres ) to start them than to run them. Some m otors, particularly split-phase motors are very difficult to start and requires 5 to 7 times as much cur rent to start them as it does to run them. Repulsion-in duction type motors are the easiest to start and normally require 2 to 3 [...]

ORDERING PARTS When Generator repair parts are ne eded, they may be obtained by calling the Parts Department at Baldor Generators or the nearest local office of Bald or Electric C ompany. Accurate information such as the following will assure that you receive accu rate parts for your particular generator: 1. Provide the m odel of the generator s et[...]

OPERATION PRIOR TO STARTING THE UNIT: 1. Locate and set up the generator set in an open, dry, well ventilated and reasonably level location. OPERATING THIS UNIT IN AN AREA NOT SUITABLE FOR IT'S PROPER USE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT, SEVERE INJURY, OR DEATH. SEE "LOCATION INFORMATIO N" SECTION LOCATED ELSE WHERE IN THIS MANUAL. 2. I[...]

If the engin e does not start after tur ning the engine over a few times, smell for fuel n ear the air cleaner. If there is a sig nificant gasoline smell coming from the air cleaner, turn the choke lev er off and attempt to s tart the engine with the choke off. D. After the engine has started , turn the engine's choke lever to the 'OFF&ap[...]

SIMPLE TROUBLESHOOTING Listed below are the mor e simple solutions to some of th e more co mmon problems that are reported to the Service D epartment at Baldor Gen erators. These troublesho oting solutions are meant to be an aid for a person who has minimal electrical knowledge an d experience. More in-d epth, detailed troubleshooting informat ion [...]

E. Restart the unit and ch eck for voltage output. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN US ING THE ALTERNATE METHOD FOR FLASHING THE GENERATOR AS YOU WILL BE WORKING AROU ND FAST, ROTATING COMPONENTS ALONG WITH LIVE WIRES AND BARE CONNECTIONS. LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT Possible Problems: 1. Generator speed too slow . If the generator is turning too slow, the generat[...]

CONTROL PANEL For OHV30 A = NEMA 515R GFCI D UPLEX. This receptacle is a gr ound fault circuit i nterrupter duplex rated at 20 amps. This receptacl e must be tested on a regular basis (monthly). B = STANDARD DUPLEX RECEPTACLE. This is your st andar d household duplex receptacle, it is rated for 120 VAC, 15 Amps. When using th is receptacle you are [...]

CONTROL PANEL FOR OHV40, OHV50, OHV60 A = NEMA 515R GFCI DUPLEX. This ground fault circuit interrupter duplex is rated at 125VAC , 20 Amps. This receptacle must be tested on a regular basis (Monthly). B = AC Circuit Breakers. These Circuit Brea kers provide overload protecti on for the generator set. When tripped, the circuit breaker plungers will [...]

CONTROL PANEL F O R O H V 8 5 A = THE AUTO IDLER FEATURE ON/OFF SWITCH. Th e Auto Idler Feature a llows the engine on the generator set to slow down t o a "slow speed position" when there is no l oad being applied to the unit. When a load is applied to the unit the auto idler circuitry all ows the engine to speed up and operate at t he en[...]

Generator-End Componentry OHV30 Genset - 16 -[...]

PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR OHV30 GENERATOR SETS: REF LETTER OLD PART # NEW PART # DESCRIPTION A 46.10025C 61SA0019A01 Stator assembly B 66.00025 61RA0011A00 Rotor Assembly D 230.02020 10XN3124K12 Bolt to attach Rotor E 230.04020 10XN3124Y14 Bolt to Attach Engine Adaptor F 230.12010 84XN1032L10SP B olt to Attach Fan G 340.00000 61FN3000SP Fan H 500.16000 D[...]

Generator-End Componentry OHV40, OHV50, OHV60 Control Box Componentry OHV40, OHV50, OHV60 - 18 -[...]

PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR OHV40, OHV50, OHV60 GENERATOR SETS: REF LETTER OLD PART # NEW PART # DESCRIPTION A 46.00045D 61SA0010A02 Stator asse mbly for 4000 to 5000 Watt Units A 46.00055B 61SA0013A00 Stator assembly for 6000 Watt Units B 66.00045 61RA0013A00 Rotor Assemb ly for 4000 to 5000 Watt Units B 66.00055 61RA0015A00 Rotor As sembly for 6000 Watt [...]

Generator-End Componentry OHV85 Control Box Componentry OHV85 - 20 -[...]

PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR OHV85 GENERATOR SETS: REF LETTER OLD PART # NEW PART # DESCRIPTION A 46.10075B 61SA0022A01 Stator assembly B 66.00075 61RA0016A00 Rotor Assembly C 140.00200 CT0046A00SP Idler Transformer D 230.04040 Consult Factory Bolt to atta ch Rotor ***** E 230.08030 Consult Factory Bolt to Attach Engine Adaptor **** F 230.12010 84XN1032L10S[...]

Wiring Diagram OHV30 - 22 -[...]

Wiring Diagram OHV40, OHV50, OHV60 - 23 -[...]

Wiring Diagram OHV85E - 24 -[...]

[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY Effective Au gust 1, 2003 Unless otherwise provided, Baldor generators are warrant ed agains t defects in Baldor workmanship and materials for a period of time as set forth in the Warranty Period chart below. If a Baldor product i s defective due to Baldor workmanship or materials and th e defect occurs during the warranty period, [...]

*Labor coverage for warra ntable repairs is provide d for the app licable period not to exceed published rates as contained in the Baldor Generators Warranty Policy. Mileage is a llowe d only for permanent installations not to exceed published rates as contained in the Baldor Generators Warra nty Policy. Proof of purchase date is r equired for all [...]

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from th is product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diese l engine exhaust and some constituents are known to th e state of California to c ause cancer, birth defects, and other reproduct[...]

Service is just a phone call away: 800-872-7697 www.baldor.com/products/generators.asp 3815 Oregon Street Oshkosh WI 54902 Phone: (920) 236-4200 Fax: (920) 236-4219[...]