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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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In this section:

  1. EMI 3000
  2. Engine Lubrication System
  3. Engine Cooling System
  4. Engine Fuel System
  5. Engine Valve Clearance Adjustment
  6. Crankcase Breather
  7. EMI 3000 Air Cleaner
  8. Belts
  9. Radiator and Fan Service
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