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CAUTION
All screw threads are treated at the factory with a
fastener retention compound. Every screw and tapped
hole must be clean and have a drop of Loctite 290
applied to the threads before being reinstalled.
CAUTION
Ensure that the O-ring on the gearbox housing
assembly remains in position and is not cut.
Install the oil drain plug.
Remove the oil level check plug on the side of
the gearbox housing and the oil fill plug at the
top of the gearbox housing. Add oil to the
gearbox housing until it starts to run out of the oil
level check port. Install the oil fill plug and oil
level check plug.
3.0 INSTALLING THE STARTER
3.1
A turbine driven starter does not require
lubrication in the supply air. Therefore, if a
vane-type starter motor is being replaced,
TDI recommends that all lubrication devices
and lines be removed to minimize flow
restrictions.
WARNING
If a fuel (pulse) lubricator has previously been
installed in the system, disconnect and plug the
line to eliminate spraying diesel fuel on the
engine.
3.2 Liberally grease the starter's splined shaft
with chassis lube and then mount the 56
Series starter on the engine. Tighten all
mounting hardware as appropriate.
WARNING
The starter is shipped from the factory without oil
in the gearbox. Oil must be added before
operating the starter.
Remove the oil level check plug on the side of
the gearbox housing and check the oil level in the
gearbox housing.
NOTE
Use of a turbine engine oil conforming to
MIL-L-7808H, or equal, is recommended for -use
in the gearbox.
If oil needs to be added, remove the oil fill plug
at the top of the gearbox housing. Add oil to
the gearbox housing until it starts to run out of
the oil
level check port. Install the oil fill plug and oil
level check plug.
After adding oil to the starter, attach the supply
air line and all system monitoring and
shutdown devices.
3.3 Natural Gas Operation
Proper control of natural gas is a major
consideration when used in the starter system.
3.3.1 The turbine exhaust must be plumbed
away from the starter area and vented to
atmosphere. 3" NPT and 4" NPT exhaust
fittings are available from TDI; refer to
Section 4.6.
CAUTION
When an exhaust fitting and line are used, the
line must be supported to prevent load transfer
back to the starter and engine mounting pad.
3.3.2 There is a turbine housing natural gas
vent port that is plugged for compressed
air use. Remove this 3/8" NPT plug and
install a line to carry gas away from the
starter area and vent to atmosphere.
CAUTION
Do not connect the turbine housing vent line to the
turbine exhaust line; exhaust line gas can
pressurize the turbine housing.
3.3.3 If used, the oil fill vent stand pipe (1/2"
NPT) must be removed and a line installed
to locate this vent away from the
immediate vicinity of the starter system
monitors.
3.4 Because turbine starters such as the 56
Series are sensitive to flow restrictions,
care must be taken to use uniform hose or
tubing and fittings for connection of the
supply air line. Tees, elbows, and line
length must be kept to a minimum. TDI
recommends that hose or flex couplings
be installed to eliminate possible leakage
caused by strain on the supply air line.
Summary of Contents for 56A
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