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Container Edition SG 5000 Series

    • i Preface For None
    • ii Introduction
      • General Information
      • Revision History
      • Customer Satisfaction Survey Assistance/Feedback
      • Serial Number Location
  • Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
    • 1.1: Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice
    • 1.2: General Practices
    • 1.3: Electrical Hazards
      • High Voltage
      • Low Voltage
    • 1.4: Battery Installation and Cable Routing
    • 1.5: Battery Removal
    • 1.6: Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
      • Electrostatic Discharge and the Controller
    • 1.7: Controller/Microprocessor Service Precautions
    • 1.8: Welding on Refrigeration Units or Containers
    • 1.9: High Pressure Fuel Hazards
    • 1.10: First Aid
  • Chapter 2: Specifications
    • 2.1: Generator
    • 2.2: Electrical Control System
    • 2.3: Engine
    • 2.4: Controller Default Settings
    • 2.5: SG 5000 Series Unit Weight
  • Chapter 3: Maintenance Inspection Schedule
  • Chapter 4: Unit Description
    • 4.1: General Description
    • 4.2: EMI 3000
    • 4.3: SG Microprocessor Controller
    • 4.4: Unit Instruments
      • Indicator LEDs
    • 4.5: Unit Protection Devices
    • 4.6: Voltage Option
    • 4.7: EcoPower
    • 4.8: Fuel Level Sensor Option
  • Chapter 5: SG 5000 Photos, Illustrations, and Measurements
    • SGCO 5000 Front View
    • SGCO 5000 Front View (Covers Removed)
    • SGCO 5000 Control Box (External)
    • SGCO 5000 Control Box (Internal)
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Pin Mounted
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Clamp Mounted #1
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Clamp Mounted #2
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Dual Mount #1
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Dual Mount #2
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Dual Mount #3
    • SGCO 5000 Installation / Outline Dual Mount #4
    • SGUM 5000 Front View
    • SGUM 5000 Front View (Covers Removed)
    • SGCO 5000 Control Box (External)
    • SGCO 5000 Control Box (Internal)
    • SGUM 5000 Installation / Outline #1
    • SGUM 5000 Installation / Outline #2
    • SGUM 5000 Installation / Outline #3
    • SGUM 5000 Installation Decal
    • Engine Component Locations #1 (TK488CRG1)
    • Engine Component Locations #2 (TK488CRG1)
  • Chapter 6: Genset Model Features
  • Chapter 7: SG+ 1.5 Controller and Operating Instructions
    • 7.1: SG+ 1.5 Controller Description
      • Microprocessor
      • Controller Overview
      • Miscellaneous Controller Features
    • 7.2: SG+ 1.5 - Navigating the Controller Menus
      • Menu Overview
      • Data Menu
      • Alarm List Menu
      • Message List Menu
      • Commands Menu
      • Misc. Functions Menu
      • Configuration Menu
      • Event Log Menu
      • Standard Display
      • Pause Mode Displays
      • Controller Link Down Display
    • 7.3: SG+ 1.5 New Controller Set Up
    • 7.4: SG+ 1.5 Operating Instructions
      • 7.4.1: Pretrip Inspection
      • 7.4.2: Starting the Unit
      • 7.4.3: After Start Inspection
      • 7.4.4: Pretrip Inspection Test (PTI)
      • 7.4.5: Main Menu
      • 7.4.6: Data Menu
        • 7.4.6.1: Engine Menu
        • 7.4.6.2: Engine Lamps
        • 7.4.6.3: Generator
        • 7.4.6.4: Unit
        • 7.4.6.5: Internal States
      • 7.4.7: Alarm List Menu SG+ 1.5
        • Alarm Types
        • Displaying and Acknowledging Alarms
        • Alarm Diagnosis
      • 7.4.8: Message List Menu SG+ 1.5
        • Message Diagnosis
      • 7.4.9: Commands Menu
        • 7.4.9.1: Pretrip Inspection Test (PTI)
        • 7.4.9.2: Manual Function Test
        • 7.4.9.3: Speed Control
        • 7.4.9.4: ECU Service Menu

        • 7.4.9.5: Oil Priming

        • 7.4.9.6: Fuel Priming
        • 7.4.9.7: Clear P Codes
      • 7.4.10: Misc. Functions Menu
        • 7.4.10.1: C/F Temperature and Language Mode
        • 7.4.10.2: SW/HW Version (Software / Hardware)
        • 7.4.10.3: Timers
        • 7.4.10.4: Counters
        • 7.4.10.5: Date and Time
      • 7.4.11: Configuration Menu
        • 7.4.11.1: Controls
        • 7.4.11.2: Unit Configuration
        • 7.4.11.3: Option Configuration
        • 7.4.11.4: System Configuration
        • 7.4.11.5: MISCH Configuration
      • 7.4.12: Event Log Menu
        • 7.4.12.1: Events
        • 7.4.12.2: Fuel Events
        • 7.4.12.3: USB Copy Event Log
      • 7.4.13: LogView and Viewing SG+ Logs
      • 7.4.14: Setting Hour Meter Thresholds and Resetting Hour Meters
  • Chapter 8: Electrical Maintenance
    • 8.1: Battery
    • 8.2: 12 Vdc Charging System
    • 8.3: Controller Battery Charger Test
    • 8.4: Fuses
      • ECU Fuses
    • 8.5: Relays
      • Ignition Relay
      • Run Relay
      • Fuel Pump Relay
      • Start Relay
      • Preheat Relay
    • 8.6: Unit Wiring
    • 8.7: Wire Harness Routing
    • 8.8: Glow Plugs
    • 8.9: Engine Oil Sensors
      • Engine Low Oil Pressure Switch
      • Engine Oil Level Sensor
  • Chapter 9: Engine Maintenance
    • 9.1: TK488CR/CRH Diesel Engine
      • 9.1.1: TK488CR/CRH Engine Service
    • 9.2: Engine Lubrication System
      • 9.2.1: Engine Oil Change
      • 9.2.2: Oil Filter Change
      • 9.2.3: Low Oil Pressure
    • 9.3: Engine Cooling System
      • 9.3.1: Extended Life Coolant (ELC)
      • 9.3.2: Antifreeze Maintenance Procedure
      • 9.3.3: Bleeding Air from the Cooling System
      • 9.3.4: Engine Thermostat
      • 9.3.5: Coolant Level Switch
        • 9.3.5.1: Testing the Coolant Level Switch
        • 9.3.5.2: Checking the Float
        • 9.3.5.3: Replacing the Coolant Level Switch
    • 9.4: Engine Fuel System
      • 9.4.1: Operation
      • 9.4.2: Fuel Line Routing
      • 9.4.3: Fuel System Fittings
      • 9.4.4: Maintenance
      • 9.4.5: Draining Water from Fuel Tank
      • 9.4.6: Fuel System Diagrams
        • SGCO 5000 Unit Fuel System
        • SGUM 5000 Unit Fuel System
      • 9.4.7: Fuel Filter/Water Separator
      • 9.4.8: Fuel Filter and Water Separator Service
        • Primary Fuel Filter / Water Separator
        • Secondary Fuel Filter
        • Filter Icon Identification
      • 9.4.9: Electric Fuel Pump
    • 9.5: Bleeding the Fuel System
    • 9.6: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
      • 9.6.1: Cleaning EGR Valve
      • 9.6.2: Cleaning EGR Cooler
    • 9.7: Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) System
      • 9.7.1: Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Installation
    • 9.8: Engine Valve Clearance Adjustment
    • 9.9: Crankcase Breather
    • 9.10: EMI 3000 Air Cleaner
    • 9.11: Water Pump Belt Service
    • 9.12: Radiator and Fan Service
      • Radiator
      • Radiator Cooling Fan
      • Fan and Shroud Adjustment
  • Chapter 10: Yanmar YSAD Diagnostic Engine Service
    • Yanmar Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
    • Yanmar Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and Associated Thermo King Alarm Codes
    • Clearing Yanmar DTC Codes and Associated Thermo King Alarm Codes
    • Connecting and Using the Yanmar Engine Diagnostic Tool
    • Software Download for Flash to Replacement ECU
    • Uploading Information to Yanmar
    • Updating ECU Software From Yanmar Core Database
    • ECU Recovery/Failures During Flash Load Procedures
    • ECU Programming or ECU Updating of Software Failure During Flash
    • Communication Interruption During Flashing Process
    • Abnormality Occurrence During Flashing Process
    • Accessing and Downloading YSAD Troubleshooting Manual
  • Chapter 11: Alternator Operation and Diagnosis
    • 11.1: Megohmmeter
    • 11.2: Maintenance Procedures
      • General Inspection
      • Insulation
      • Field Coils, Stator Windings
      • Generator Housing
      • Generator Bearing
      • Impeller Fan
      • Coupling
    • 11.3: General Description
    • 11.4: Alternator Function
      • Starting Excitation
      • Running Excitation and Control
      • Overload
      • Overload Shutdown
    • 11.5: Alternator Diagnosis
      • Preliminary Checks
      • Test Instruments
      • Alternator Troubleshooting
      • Test 1 - Determine if problem is with the DSR or the Alternator
      • Test 2 - Alternator Exciter Field Testing
      • Test 3 - Alternator Stator Testing
      • Test 4- Exciter and Diode Test
    • 11.6: Alternator Replacement
      • Alternator Removal
      • Alternator Installation
  • Chapter 12: Structural/Accessory Maintenance
    • 12.1: Unit Inspection
    • 12.2: Mounting Bolts
    • 12.3: SGCM Unit Installation
    • 12.4: SGCO Clip-on Corner Clamp Unit Installation
    • 12.5: SGCO Clip-on Corner Header Pin Unit Installation
  • Chapter 13: Telematics Information
    • Telematics General Description
    • Telematics Component Locations
    • Telematics Module Cycle Identification (LED Flash)
    • Telematics Diagnostic Information
    • Telematics Fuel Level Sensor (optional)
    • Telematics Antenna
    • Pairing Telematics Module to SG Unit
  • Chapter 14: Mechanical Diagnosis
  • Chapter 15: Diagram Index
  • Chapter 16: Controller Menu Guide
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Engine Lubrication System

The TK488CR/CR1/CRH/CRH1/CRX1 engines uses a pressure lubrication system similar to the that in the TK486.

In this section:

  1. Engine Oil Change
  2. Oil Filter Change
  3. Low Oil Pressure
Parent topic: Engine Maintenance

Last Updated : 02/22/2023

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