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    • i Preface For None
    • ii Introduction
      • General Information
      • Revision History
      • Customer Satisfaction Survey
      • 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: Belt Tension
    • 2.5: SG 3500 Series Unit Weight
  • Chapter 3: Maintenance Inspection Schedule
  • Chapter 4: Unit Description
    • 4.1: General Description
    • 4.2: EMI 3000
    • 4.3: Microprocessor Controller
    • 4.4: Unit Protection Devices
    • 4.5: Voltage Option
  • Chapter 5: Photos, Illustrations, and Measurements
    • SGCO 3500 Front View
    • SGCO 3500 Front View (Covers Removed)
    • SGCO 3500 Control Box (External)
    • SGCO 3500 Pins and Clamps (Option)
    • SGCO 3500 Telematics Fuel Sensor
    • SGCO 3500 Customer asset ID decal
    • SGCO 3500 Mechanical fuel gauge (Option)
    • Control Box SGCO Inside view
    • SGUM 3500 Front View
    • SGUM 3500 Front View (Covers Removed)
    • SGUM 3500 Arms Mounting
    • SGUM 3500 Telematics Fuel Sensor
    • SGCO 3500 Control Box (External)
    • Control Box SGUM Inside view
    • SGUM 3500 Installation Decal
    • SGFM 3500 Front View
    • SGFM 3500 Front View (Covers Removed)
  • Chapter 6: Genset Model Features
  • Chapter 7: Controller and Operating Instructions
    • 7.1: Controller Description
      • Controller Overview
      • Miscellaneous Controller Features
    • 7.2: Navigating the Controller Menus
      • Hot keys
      • Directional and Confirmation Keys
    • 7.3: Operating Instructions
      • 7.3.1: Pretrip Inspection
      • 7.3.2: Controller Interaction and Display
        • Unit Power Toggle Switch
        • Genset power on
        • Genset power off
        • Controller Display
        • Splash Screen
        • Active Display
      • 7.3.3: Flashloading the controller
      • 7.3.4: Controller Display Menu
        • Status
        • Engine
        • Generator
        • Alarms
        • Active ECU DTC’s Menu
        • Event Log
        • Serial Port Menu
        • Genset Data Menu and Config Details
        • PLC Instrumentation
        • About
    • 7.4: Genset Start-up and Initial Runtime
      • Unit Start Sequence
      • Countdown Timer
      • Buzzer
      • Engine Start Sequence
      • Engine Restart Sequence
      • Post Start
      • Pre and Post Heat
      • Engine Operation and Speed Control
      • Engine Stall
      • Unit Alarm Monitoring
    • 7.5: Genset Service and Pre-trip Testing
      • 7.5.1: Pre-trip Testing
      • 7.5.2: Manual Speed Control
      • 7.5.3: Service Mode
      • 7.5.4: Event logging
    • 7.6: Alarms List
      • Warning Alarms
      • Shutdown Alarms
      • Alarm Codes
  • Chapter 8: Electrical Maintenance
    • 8.1: Battery
    • 8.2: Genset Battery Charger Specification
      • I/O Descriptions
      • AC Input
      • Battery Charge Current
      • Battery Charge Voltage
      • Battery charger
      • Battery charge
    • 8.3: Microprocessor Controller
    • 8.4: Fuses
    • 8.5: Unit Wiring
    • 8.6: Wire Harness Routing
    • 8.7: Engine Oil Sensors
      • Engine Low Oil Pressure Switch
      • Engine Oil Level Sensor
  • Chapter 9: Engine Maintenance
    • 9.1: EMI 3000
    • 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: Fuel Return Line Replacement
      • 9.4.6: Bleeding the Fuel System
      • 9.4.7: Draining Water from Fuel Tank
      • 9.4.8: Fuel Filter/Water Separator
      • 9.4.9: Fuel Filter and Water Separator Service
        • Filter Icon Identification
      • 9.4.10: Injection Pump and Engine Speed Control
      • 9.4.11: Injection Pump Removal
      • 9.4.12: Injection Pump Reinstallation
        • 9.4.12.1: Download Procedure for Injection Pump Replacement
    • 9.5: Engine Valve Clearance Adjustment
    • 9.6: Crankcase Breather
    • 9.7: EMI 3000 Air Cleaner
    • 9.8: Belts
      • 9.8.1: Water Pump Belt Service
    • 9.9: Radiator and Fan Service
      • Radiator
      • Radiator Cooling Fan
      • Fan and Shroud Adjustment
  • Chapter 10: Yanmar YSAD Diagnostic Engine Service
    • 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: SGCO Clip-on Corner Clamp Unit Installation
    • 12.4: 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
    • 13.1: Install of Telematics in the SGUM-3500
  • Chapter 14: Mechanical Diagnosis
  • Chapter 15: Diagram Index
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Controller and Operating Instructions

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  1. Controller Description
  2. Navigating the Controller Menus
  3. Operating Instructions
  4. Genset Start-up and Initial Runtime
  5. Genset Service and Pre-trip Testing
  6. Alarms List
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