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c. Debris in cooling vents and screens. (Could cause generator to
overheat)
IMPORTANT:
The manufacturer recommends that, if the generator has been stored
for any length of time, before using it, the operator remove the control
box cover and cooling fan screen, then inspect the generator for rodent
nests or other objects that could cause generator binding and/or
overheating. See ‘Cleaning’ portion of the Maintenance section.
2. Check Gearcase oil level. (See drawing) Case should be lled with
oil to plug marked ‘OIL LEVEL’. Fill or remove oil as required.
NOTE: Either too little or too much
oil can harm the equipment.
See ‘Lubrication” portion of
Maintenance for oil specications.
3. Make sure the drive shaft (tumbling bar) is assembled with its
universal joint knuckles “synchronized,” as illustrated below. If knuckles
are not synchronized, the bar will chatter when rotating, which will
cause the generator output voltage to icker. Drive shafts shipped new
from Winco are always synchronized and tethered so they can not be
taken apart.
DANGER: PERSONAL INJURY:
Power take-off must be disengaged at this time.
4. Couple the tractor to the generator with the drive shaft (tumbling
bar). Couple the tumbling bar to the generator input shaft rst, then to
the power take-off shaft. Check alignment, tractor, power take-off shaft
(tumbling bar), and generator input shaft should form a straight (or
nearly straight) line, with less than 5° misalignment between the shafts.
Misalignment will cause generator output voltage to icker.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY:
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5. Make sure no binding exists in generator or gear box. If
binding is found, locate the cause and correct it before pro-
ceeding.
6. Make sure that the electrical loads to be driven by the gen-
erator will not draw more current than the ratings of the gen-
erator receptacle or cord set which will supply the current.
7. Check all electrical connections in the system to be ener-
gized by the generator. Make sure the connections are correct
and are tight.
8. Make sure all loads are turned off. Do not start the genera-
tor under load.
GENERATOR STARTING
PROCEDURE
1. Set the manual transfer to mid or normal (up)
position.
2. With the power take-off drive disengaged, start the engine
which will drive the generator. Run the engine long enough to
warm it up before proceeding, so that it will run smoothly and
achieve full power under generator load.
3. With engine idling, engage the power take-off drive.
4. Watch the voltmeter on the generator and slowly increase
engine speed until the output reaches approximately 240 to
245 volts (208 to 212 for 208 volt generator), in green portion
of voltmeter scale.
5. Plug load cord set into receptacle. Place transfer switch in
the emergency position.
6. Place the load circuit breaker in the “on” position. If the
breaker trips, move manual transfer switch to “off” or normal
position. Check for short circuit or grounded connection in the
load cable to the double throw switch and repair. A breaker
that trips from overload or short circuit must be reset by
moving to “off” before reclosing.
7. With engine and generator running smoothly, switch on
the electrical load while watching the voltmeter. Readjust en-
gine throttle to keep generator output under load at 240V (208
V if applicable) in green portion of voltmeter scale. If engine is
equipped with speed governor, it may automatically readjust
the throttle as the load changes and keep the generator output
at the proper level. However, some governors are not sensitive
enough to maintain proper output under changing load, and in
such cases the throttle will have to be manually readjusted .
NOTE: Equipment Damage
If the load includes motors turn them on one at a time,
highest starting current motor first, next highest second,
etc.
8. The return of normal power will be indicated by the
2. Check gear case oil level. (See Figure 6.) Case should be
filled with oil to plug marked “OIL LEVEL.” Fill or remove oil as
required.
Figure 6
NOTE: EITHER TOO LITTLE OR TOO MUCH OIL CAN HARM
THE EQUIPMENT.
See “Lubrication” portion of Maintenance for oil specifications.
3. Make sure the drive shaft (tumbling bar) is assembled with
its universal joint knuckles “synchronized,” as illustrated in
Figure 7. If knuckles are not synchronized, the bar will chatter
when rotating, which will cause the generator output voltage to
flicker.
Figure 7
DANGER: Personal Injury
POWER TAKE-OFF MUST BE DISENGAGED AT THIS TIME.
4. Couple the tractor to the generator with the drive shaft
(tumbling bar). Couple the tumbling bar to the generator input
shaft first, then to the power take-off shaft. Check alignment,
tractor, power take-off shaft (tumbling bar), and generator input
shaft should form a straight (or nearly straight) line, with less
than 15° misalignment between the shafts. Misalignment will
cause generator output voltage to flicker.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all tumbling bar lock pins are engaged and
that all safety shields are in place before operating the PTO
generator.
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3. Make sure the drive shaft (tumbling bar) is assembled with
its universal joint knuckles “synchronized,” as illustrated in
Figure 7. If knuckles are not synchronized, the bar will chat-
ter when rotating, which will cause the generator output volt-
age to flicker. Drive shafts shipped new from Winco are al-
ways synchronized and tethered so they can not be taken
apart.
DANGER: Personal Injury
POWER TAKE-OFF MUST BE DISENGAGED AT THIS TIME.
4. Couple the tractor to the generator with the drive shaft (tum-
bling bar). Couple the tumbling bar to the generator input
shaft first, then to the power take-off shaft. Check align-
ment, tractor, power take-off shaft (tumbling bar), and gen-
erator input shaft should form a straight (or nearly straight)
line, with less than 10° misalignment between the shafts.
Misalignment will cause generator output voltage to flicker.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all tumbling bar lock pins are engaged and that
all safety shields are in place before operating the PTO
generator.
5. Make sure no binding exists in generator or gear box. If
binding is found, locate the cause and correct it before pro-
ceeding.
6. Make sure that the electrical loads to be driven by the gen-
erator will not draw more current than the ratings of the gen-
erator receptacle or cord set which will supply the current.
7. Check all electrical connections in the system to be ener-
gized by the generator. Make sure the connections are cor-
rect and are tight.
8. Make sure all loads are turned off. Do not start the genera-
tor under load.
GENERATOR STARTING
PROCEDURE
1. Set the manual transfer to mid or normal (up)
position.
2. With the power take-off drive disengaged, start the engine
which will drive the generator. Run the engine long enough
to warm it up before proceeding, so that it will run smoothly
and achieve full power under generator load.
3. With engine idling, engage the power take-off drive.
4. Watch the voltmeter on the generator and slowly increase
engine speed until the output reaches approximately 240 to
245 volts, in green portion of voltmeter scale.
5. Plug 4 wire load cord set into receptacle. Place transfer
switch in the emergency position.
6. Place the load circuit breaker in the “on” position. If the
breaker trips, move manual transfer switch to “off” or
normal position. Check for short circuit or grounded
connection in the load cable to the double throw switch and
repair. A breaker that trips from overload or short circuit
must be reset by moving to “off” before reclosing.
7. With engine and generator running smoothly, switch on the
electrical load while watching the voltmeter. Readjust en-
gine throttle to keep generator output under load at 240V
(in green portion of voltmeter scale). If engine is equipped
with speed governor, it may automatically readjust the
throttle as the load changes and keep the generator output
at the proper level. However, some governors are not sen-
sitive enough to maintain proper output under changing
load, and in such cases the throttle will have to be manually
readjusted .
NOTE: Equipment Damage
If the load includes motors turn them on one at a time,
highest starting current motor first, next highest second,
etc.
8. The return of normal power will be indicated by the
lamp on the front of transfer switch; (applicable only when
the transfer switch is equipped with indicating lamps or
your electrician has installed them). After sufficient time to
assure that power restoration isn’t temporary, return the
transfer switch to normal power (10 - 20 minutes).
9. Place the alternator circuit breaker in “off” position. Do not
remove plug before opening the breaker.
10. Slowly reduce power take-off speed to a minimum and
disengage the power take-off. Some tractors have a brake
on the power take-off that stops the shaft instantly. Stop-
ping the alternator rotor instantly from rated speed may
result in a broken shaft or other drive line failures.
WARNING: Personal Injury
Never try to manually stop the generator. Always let it
coast until it stops.
11. Shut off the engine.
12. Disconnect drive shaft (tumbling bar)
power take-off end first, then generator end.
13. Exercise PTO alternator for one hour under load at least
twice a year.
GENERATOR PROCEDURES
STARTUP
1. Set the manual transfer to mid or normal (up) position.
2. With the power take-off drive disengaged, start the engine which will
drive the generator. Run the engine long enough to warm it up before
proceeding, so that it will run smoothly and achieve full power under
generator load.
3. With the engine idling, engage the power take-off drive.
4. Watch the voltmeter on the generator and slowly increase engine
speed until the output reaches approximately 240 to 245 Volts (208 to
212 for 208 Volt generator), in green portion of voltmeter scale.
5. Plug load cord set into receptacle. Place transfer switch in the
emergency position.
6. Place the load circuit breaker in the “on” position. If the breaker trips,
move manual transfer switch to “off” or normal position. Check for short
circuit or grounded connection in the load cable to the double throw
switch and repair. A breaker that trips from overload or short circuit
must be reset by moving to “off” before re-closing.
7. With engine and generator running smoothly, switch on the electrical
load while watching the voltmeter. Readjust engine throttle to keep
generator output under load at 240V (208V if applicable) in green
portion of voltmeter scale. If engine is equipped with speed governor, it
may automatically readjust the throttle as the load changes and keep
the generator output at the proper level. However, some governors are
not sensitive enough to maintain proper output under changing load,
and in such cases the throttle will have to be manually readjusted.
NOTE: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
If the load includes motors, turn them on one at a time, highest starting
current motor rst, next highest second, etc.
Adjust engine throttle to keep generator output under load at 60Hz.
If the engine is equipped with a governor, it may automatically adjust
the throttle as the load changes and keep the generator output at the
proper level. However, some governors are not sensitive enough to
maintain proper output under changing loads, and in such cases, the
Make sure that all tumbling bar lock pins are engaged and that all
safety shields are in place before operating the PTO generator.
5. Make sure no binding exists in generator or gear box. If binding is
found, locate the cause and correct it before proceeding.
6. Make sure that the electrical loads to be driven by the generator will
not draw more current than the ratings of the generator receptacle or
cord set which will supply the current.
7. Check all electrical connections in the system to be energized by the
generator. Make sure the connections are correct and are tight.
8. Make sure all loads are turned off. Do not start the generator under
load.