Wacker Neuson G 14, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...5000185676 004 0111 5 0 0 0 1 8 5 6 7 6 Operator s Manual Mobile Generator G 14...

Page 2: ...distribution not authorized by Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC represents an infringement of valid copyrights Violators will be prosecuted Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this manual are...

Page 3: ...performance or safety standards of its machines The information contained in this manual is based on machines manufactured up until the time of publication Wacker Neuson reserves the right to change...

Page 4: ...rts attachments or modifications may have the following consequences Serious injury hazards to the operator and persons in the work area Permanent damage to the machine which will not be covered under...

Page 5: ...ations 15 1 8 Label Meanings 17 2 Initial Setup and Overview 25 2 1 Application 25 2 2 Included With the Machine 26 2 3 Control Panel 28 2 4 Battery 30 2 5 Fueling the Machine 31 2 6 Generator Monitor...

Page 6: ...47 5 2 Checking Fuses 48 5 3 Maintaining the Air Cleaner 49 5 4 Checking the Engine Oil 50 5 5 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter 51 5 6 Checking the Engine Coolant Level 53 5 7 Replacing the Coolant...

Page 7: ...rsonal hazards f Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury f To avoid death or serious...

Page 8: ...nerator output Overloading the generator with a load that draws excessive power during either continuous running or start up Operating the generator in a manner that is inconsistent with all federal s...

Page 9: ...is a poison you cannot see or smell If you can smell the generator exhaust you are breathing CO But even if you cannot smell the exhaust you could be breathing CO f NEVER use a generator inside homes...

Page 10: ...brate in normal use During and after the use of the generator inspect the generator as well as extension cords and power supply cords connected to it for damage from vibration Have damaged items repai...

Page 11: ...chine at least one meter three feet away from structures buildings and other equipment during use Keep the area immediately surrounding and underneath the machine clean neat and free of debris and com...

Page 12: ...sent Move the machine away from the spill and wipe the machine dry before starting Refueling safety When refueling the engine Clean up any spilled fuel immediately Refill the fuel tank in a well venti...

Page 13: ...n Replace worn tires Check that the lug nuts holding the wheels are tight and that none are missing Brakes and lights Before towing follow the instructions below to ensure that the brakes and lights a...

Page 14: ...ents of this machine Service safety Do not modify the machine without the express written approval of the manufacturer Do not allow water to accumulate around the base of the machine If water is prese...

Page 15: ...G 14 Labels wc_si000563gb fm 15 2 Labels 2 1 Label Locations...

Page 16: ...Labels G 14 16 wc_si000563gb fm...

Page 17: ...supplied Operator s Manual before operating the machine Failure to do so increases the risk of injury to yourself and others D WARNING Electric shock and arc flash can cause serious injury or death E...

Page 18: ...urface NOTICE Avoid spraying water into generator G WARNING Hot surface H WARNING To prevent hearing loss wear hearing protection when operating the machine WARNING Pressurized contents Do not open wh...

Page 19: ...on of utility workers fire or explosion Connections to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician and comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes L DANGER Using a...

Page 20: ...Labels G 14 20 wc_si000563gb fm M N Operator s Manual must be stored on machine Replacement Operator s Manual can be ordered through your local Wacker Neuson distributor O Tie down point...

Page 21: ...ICE Lifting point R NOTICE Do not use as a lifting point S Operating the main circuit breaker supplies or interrupts power to the customer connection lugs T Neutral bonded to frame U Low sulfur fuel o...

Page 22: ...attached to each unit Please record the information found on this nameplate so it will be available should the nameplate become lost or damaged When ordering parts or requesting service information yo...

Page 23: ...23 CC Customer connection lugs DD Engine start switch Stop On Glow plugs Crank On trailer CAUTION Owner s responsibility Tighten wheel nuts to 90 100 ft lbs Maintain rated tire pressure Failure could...

Page 24: ...hting is working correctly Load is secured to trailer front and rear Tongue jack if trailer is equipped is retracted Tilt pin is latched Wheel lug bolts are properly tightened Tires are inflated to pr...

Page 25: ...ceed the rated current limit of any receptacle DANGER Carbon monoxide Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO This is a poison you cannot see or...

Page 26: ...tarting keys 1 engine warranty document Engine coolant the radiator is pre filled with a 50 50 mixture of water and long life coolant Not included with the machine The following items are not included...

Page 27: ...G 14 Initial Setup and Overview wc_tx001185gb fm 27 Notes...

Page 28: ...Initial Setup and Overview G 14 28 wc_tx001185gb fm 3 3 Control Panel V Hz HOUR METER FUEL A A c b d e o p q h r j k f g s wc_gr006200 n u l m t v w a...

Page 29: ...t breaker o Circuit breaker 120 240V 50 Amp d Emergency stop p Circuit breaker 120 240V 30 Amp e Air cleaner access door q Circuit breaker 120V 20 Amp f Indicator panel r Hour meter g Engine start swi...

Page 30: ...e OFF position Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery Maintaining the battery Follow the battery manufacturer s maintenance recom...

Page 31: ...open clockwise to close Filling the fuel tank Follow the guidelines below when filling the fuel tank Stop the engine before refueling the machine Add fuel through the fuel tank strainer Make sure tha...

Page 32: ...The meters display the operating voltage h frequency j and amperage k Generator meters Volts V Displays the AC output voltage being produced by the generator Hertz Hz Displays output frequency Amps A...

Page 33: ...the level of fuel in the fuel tank Indicator panel f In addition to displaying an alert when the glow plug pre heat timer is active 5 the indicator panel alerts the operator to fault conditions affect...

Page 34: ...twist lock receptacle m rated at 30A three 120V duplex receptacles n with ground fault interrupts GFI Receptacles connect through the main line circuit breaker c In addition each receptacle is protect...

Page 35: ...and also from the metering panel Operation Activate the emergency stop switch by pressing the red button Activating the emergency stop switch opens the main line circuit breaker and the fuel solenoid...

Page 36: ...the bottom of the generator panel The main line circuit breaker also interrupts power to the convenience receptacle circuit breakers NOTICE Before stopping the generator or performing any service to t...

Page 37: ...erload before restarting the machine 3 12 Connection Lugs Location and description The customer connection lugs v are located on the lower right side of the control box behind a hinged terminal door T...

Page 38: ...o pieces of equipment requiring 120V can be operated at the same time provided one is connected to L1 and N and the other is connected to L2 and N 3 14 Ground Connection Location The ground connection...

Page 39: ...k the fan belt and hoses on the engine for loose connections or fraying tighten or replace as required make sure that the generator is grounded to a good earthen ground per local regulations and NEC s...

Page 40: ...nflation on the tires Make sure that all lug nuts are in place and are tight Check the operation of the brakes by braking the vehicle at a slow speed before entering traffic Both the vehicle and the t...

Page 41: ...When lifting the generator attach a hook or sling securely to the central lifting bar 4 3 Storing the Generator Overnight storage When storing the generator overnight make sure all access doors are cl...

Page 42: ...he order listed Starting procedure Follow the procedure below to start the machine 1 Turn the starting key clockwise to ON first position 2 Turn the starting key to Glow Plug second position The glow...

Page 43: ...e before closing the main circuit breaker While the generator is operating check for excessive vibration oil leaks or coolant leaks V Hz HOUR METER FUEL A A g wc_gr006213 STOP CAUTION Possibility of u...

Page 44: ...edies To reset the ECU and resume operation return the engine start switch manually to off O Fault Conditions Indicator Indicator panel display Possible causes Oil pressure Illuminates 2 flashes Insuf...

Page 45: ...If the load center cover is opened while the generator is operating the main line cir cuit breaker will trip However the engine will continue to run Glow preheat timer lamp flashes Illuminates 5 flash...

Page 46: ...Let engine run for approximately 5 minutes to allow it to cool 4 Turn engine start switch to the STOP position 5 6 Emergency Shutdown Procedure Procedure If a breakdown or accident occurs while the m...

Page 47: ...Every 1 yr Every 2 yr Change engine oil Check fan belt tightness 3 3 Replace oil filter cartridge Check fuel pipes and clamps 3 Check engine oil level 3 Check coolant level 3 Check battery electrolyte...

Page 48: ...fuel feed pump 3 Fuse 5A preheat 4 Fuse 5A start relay 5 Fuse 5A ECU power supply NOTICE To avoid damaging the electrical system use only replacement fuses of equivalent rating Replace intake air hos...

Page 49: ...r valve to open it and dislodge any large particles of dust and dirt 2 Lift the retaining clamps and remove the dust cup 3 Remove the primary filter element from the air cleaner body Leave the seconda...

Page 50: ...ipe the oil level gauge clean and re install it 3 Remove the oil level gauge again and check the oil level The oil level should fall between the upper and lower mark A 4 If the oil level is too low re...

Page 51: ...ange the engine oil 1 Place a plastic cloth and a collection container beneath the machine 2 Remove the oil drain plug and gasket a and drain the oil 3 Inspect the drain plug gasket and replace if nec...

Page 52: ...n the cartridge firmly by hand NOTICE Do not use a filter wrench to tighten the cartridge Doing so can over tighten the cartridge and damage the seal surface 4 After replacing the cartridge run the en...

Page 53: ...the radiator filler cap and filler cap seal for damage Clean the radiator filler cap or replace it if necessary 6 Re install the radiator filler cap NOTICE Solutions of antifreeze and supplemental co...

Page 54: ...Remove the reserve tank cap c 3 Locate the coolant drain valve f and attached drain tube 4 Place a container beneath the drain tube and open the valve to drain coolant Dispose of drained coolant 5 Cl...

Page 55: ...n it Remove the screw ring and filter bowl c from the top cap d 3 Remove the fuel filter element e from the fillter bowl and dispose of it in an environmentally conscious manner 4 Rinse the inside of...

Page 56: ...ilter lever a by turning it clockwise 3 Turn the starting key g clockwise to the ON first position 4 Leave the starting key in the ON position for 30 to 40 seconds This activates the fuel pump and pur...

Page 57: ...CLOSE position 2 Turn the screw ring b clockwise to loosen it Remove the screw ring and filter bowl c from the top cap 3 Empty accumulated water from the filter bowl 4 Rinse the filter bowl with dies...

Page 58: ...res inflated to the proper pressure as shown on the tire sidewall Check tread periodically for wear Replace tires as required Wheels Check that lug nuts holding wheels are tight Replace any missing lu...

Page 59: ...nections Repair as needed 3 Replace fuse Engine power output is low 1 Fuel injection system is dirty or out of adjustment 2 Valve clearance is incorrect 3 Air cleaner is dirty 4 Engine is overheated 1...

Page 60: ...ighten connections at alternator 3 Repair or replace alternator 4 Tighten connections at battery Water temperature indi cator illuminates 1 Engine overheating 2 Faulty water temperature sensor 3 Fault...

Page 61: ...D1703 M E3BG Interim Tier 4 Number of cylinders 3 Displacement cm in 1647 100 5 Engine speed rpm 1800 Rated power 1800 rpm kW hp 17 3 23 2 Coolant capacity L qt 6 9 7 3 Oil specification SAE 10W30 or...

Page 62: ...s available 1 V 120 240 Frequency 60 Hz Power factor 1 1 0 Voltage regulation 1 00 Insulation class H Sound level at 7 m 23 ft dB A 64 AC receptacles 3 duplex 2 twist lock 1 120 GFI duplex amps 3 20A...

Page 63: ...d Skid Data 7 4 Dimensions mm in Item No G 14 Generator Dry weight kg lb 651 1432 2 Operating weight kg lb 727 1599 4 Trailer weight without generator kg lb 158 348 GVWR kg lb 1134 2500 Tires size ST...

Page 64: ...Schematics G 14 64 wc_tx001170gb fm 8 Schematics 8 1 DC Schematic...

Page 65: ...G 14 Schematics wc_tx001170gb fm 65 Notes Wire Colors BLK Black RED Red BRN Brown GRN Green YEL Yellow GRY Gray BLU Blue VIO Violet ORN Orange PINK Pink WHT White LGT Light blue...

Page 66: ...Schematics G 14 66 wc_tx001170gb fm 8 2 AC Schematic...

Page 67: ...G 14 Schematics wc_tx001170gb fm 67 Notes Wire Colors BLK Black RED Red BRN Brown GRN Green YEL Yellow GRY Gray BLU Blue VIO Violet ORN Orange PINK Pink WHT White LGT Light blue...

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