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Yanmar 4TNE88A Engine

The Yanmar 4TNE88A is a 2.19 L 4-cylinder forced engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 22.3 kW. It powers generator sets from Yanmar, including the 4TNE88. It holds 5.9 L (1.6 gal) of oil.

Also known as: Yanmar 4TNE88A

2.19 L
Displacement
4
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
22 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity5.9 L
Displacement2.19 L
Cylinders4
AspirationForced
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power22 kW

Common problems

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  • Under voltage of battery (Refer to Chapter 6, 6-8.) = ry 9 ty
    Fix: Recharge of battery (Refer to Chapter 6, 6-8.)
  • Lampe témoin de température de l'eau de refroidissement TEMP
    Fix: Arrêter immédiatement le moteur et vérifier la tension de la courroie du ventilateur ainsi que le niveau de l'eau de refroidissement, si tous deux sont corrects, contacter alors votre revendeur Yanmar le plus proche
  • Lampe témoin de pression basse d’huile OIL
    Fix: Interrompre immédiatement la marche du moteur et consulter le distributeur Yanmar
  • Lampe témoin de charge CHG
    Fix: Arrêter le moteur et vérifier, si la courroie du ventilateur fonctionne correctement, contacter alors votre revendeur Yanmar le plus proche

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Yanmar 4TNE88A.

Service intervals

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ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
Cooling waterDrain400 hr12 moDrain the cooling water at intervals of 400 hours or one year

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
ClearanceCamshaft bend0.02 or lessmmstandard
ClearanceCamshaft bend0.05mmwear limit
ClearanceCamshaft side gap0.05~0.25mm
ClearanceConnecting rod side gap0.2~0.4mm
ClearanceConnecting rod twist and parallelism0.03 or less per 100 mmmmwear limit 0.08
ClearanceCrankpin and bushing oil clearance0.033~0.059mmwear limit 0.15
ClearanceCrankshaft bend0.02 or lessmmstandard
ClearanceCrankshaft side gap0.090~0.271mm
ClearanceCylinder head combustion surface distortion0.05 or lessmmstandard
ClearanceCylinder head combustion surface distortion0.15mmwear limit
ClearanceExhaust valve oil clearance0.040~0.070mmwear limit 0.18
ClearanceFuel injection pump camshaft side clearance0.02~0.05mm
ClearanceGovernor lever shaft side gap (top)0.4mmstandard side gap
ClearanceIdle gear side gap0.1~0.3mm
ClearanceIntake valve oil clearance0.025~0.055mmwear limit 0.18
ClearancePiston pin oil clearance0.000~0.017mmwear limit 0.12
ClearanceRocker arm oil clearance0.013~0.048mmwear limit 0.14
ClearanceTappet oil clearance0.032~0.068mmwear limit 0.12
ClearanceValve guide projection12mm
ClearanceValve guide projection15mm
ClearanceValve guide projection7mm
ClearanceValve guide projection9mm
GapCrankshaft/camshaft/idle gear/fuel injection pump drive gear backlash0.04~0.12mm
GapCrankshaft/camshaft/idle gear/fuel injection pump drive gear backlash0.07~0.15mm
GapL.O. pump gear backlash0.11~0.19mm
GapPiston ring top ring end clearance0.150~0.350mmwear limit 1.5
GapPiston ring top ring end clearance0.200~0.400mmwear limit 1.5
GapTrochoid pump outer rotor-to-pump body clearance0.10~0.16mmwear limit 0.25
GapTrochoid pump rotor shaft-to-side cover hole clearance0.013~0.043mmwear limit 0.2
GapV-belt deflection10~15mmpushed with finger between alternator and cooling water pump
OtherFlex-Hone cross hatch angle30-40degmove up and down about 30 sec, speed 300-1200 rpm
OtherFuel injection pump camshaft side clearance adjusting packing thickness0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 0.15mm
OtherPiston cooling nozzle hole diameter1.77mm
OtherPiston cooling nozzle jet flow rate4.3l/min
OtherTurbocharger dry weight (RHB31)2.4kg
OtherTurbocharger dry weight (RHB51)4.2kg
PressureCompression pressure30+1kgf/cm2at 250 rpm
PressureCompression pressure31+1kgf/cm2at 250 rpm
PressureCompression pressure32+1kgf/cm2at 250 rpm
PressureCompression pressure33+1kgf/cm2at 250 rpm
PressureCompression pressure35+1kgf/cm2at 250 rpm
PressureFuel injection pressure (direct injection system)19.6MPawith pressure adjusting shim thickness increase of 0.1 mm raises pressure by about 19 kgf/cm2
PressureFuel injection pressure (indirect injection system)11.8MPawith pressure adjusting shim thickness increase of 0.4 mm raises pressure by 7-10 kgf/cm2
PressureL.O. pressure switch operating pressure0.4~0.6kgf/cm2
PressureOil cooler cooling tube leak test pressure5.0kg/cm2air pressure applied from one end
PressurePiston cooling nozzle jetting pressure3.5kg/cm2
PressurePressure control valve opening pressure3.0~4.0kgf/cm2
PressureRadiator cap / cooling water system test pressure0.9+0.15kgf/cm2
SpeedTurbocharger max. continuous allowable rpm (RHB31)250000rpm
SpeedTurbocharger max. continuous allowable rpm (RHB51)180000rpm
TemperatureThermostat opening temperature69.5~72.5C
TemperatureThermostat opening temperature (option)80.5~83.5C
TemperatureThermoswitch operating temperature OFF100 and aboveC
TemperatureThermoswitch operating temperature ON107~113C
TemperatureTurbocharger max. continuous allowable gas inlet temperature750C
TorqueConnecting rod bolt2.3~2.8kgf-mlubricating oil applied
TorqueConnecting rod bolt3.8~4.2kgf-mlubricating oil applied
TorqueConnecting rod bolt4.5~5.5kgf-mlubricating oil applied
TorqueCylinder head bolt3.8~4.2kgf-mlubricating oil applied
TorqueCylinder head bolt6.0~6.5kgf-mlubricating oil applied

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
CoolantWater/Radiator liquid coolingNever use hard water; be sure to use an antifreeze agent; drain at intervals of 400 hours or one year
Engine oilSAE viscosity selected per ambient temperature (SAE 10W-30, SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-30, SAE 10W, SAE 20W, SAE 20W-40 shown on chart)API grade CC class or higherUse of proper lubricating oil protects against friction, wear, rust, corrosion; use oil cooler type as applicable
FuelDiesel gas oilISO 8217 DMA, BS 2869 Part 1 class A1 or Part 2 class A2 (Cetane No. 45 min.)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Procedures

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Adjusting the no-load maximum (or minimum) revolutions adjustment
  1. Warm up the engine, then gradually increase speed up to the no-load max. revolution.
  2. Adjust with the no-load max. revolution adjusting bolt if it differs.
  3. Set the engine to idling revolution by turning the no-load min. revolution adjusting bolt.
Adjusting the valve head clearance adjustment

⚠ If the valve cap is worn or damaged on the head, replace it with a new one.

⚠ Make sure the valve cap is nested on the head of intake/exhaust valves.

Tools: Thickness gauge

  1. Inspect and adjust the valve head clearance while the engine is cold.
  2. Raise the piston of the cylinder to top dead center (TDC) of compression.
  3. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting screw; ensure the valve cap is free from inclination or dirt.
  4. Insert a thickness gauge between rocker arm and valve cap.
  5. Tighten the adjusting screw until clearance is attained.
Checking and adjusting the fuel injection timing (indirect injection system) adjustment

⚠ Increase shim thickness to delay timing; decrease to advance timing.

  1. Turn the engine in the specified direction using the crankshaft pulley.
  2. Check injection timing at the delivery valve of cylinder No.1 when oil level rises.
  3. Identify the timing mark on the flywheel through the access hole of the flywheel housing.
  4. If timing differs from specified, remove the fuel injection pump and adjust by increasing or decreasing the adjusting shim thickness.
Waste gate valve adjusting method adjustment

⚠ Do not apply over 5 kg/cm2 to the actuator.

⚠ If adjustment is impossible, replace the whole turbocharger ass'y.

Tools: Dial gage, Manometer, Pressure regulating valve, Pressure reducing valve, Pressure gage

  1. Set the manometer control pressure (Pc) applied to the waste gate actuator to 0 and set the dial gage to zero.
  2. Gradually open the pressure regulating valve and measure the Pc value when the actuator rod is operated by 2 mm.
  3. For hysteresis, let the rod move to 3 mm then gradually close the valve and measure pressure at 2 mm.
  4. Apply 1.2 kg/cm2 to the actuator and hold for 1 minute; the actuator is good if pressure is 1.1 kg/cm2 or more.
Checking the L.O. pressure switch diagnostic

Tools: Tester

  1. Remove the connector from the L.O. pressure switch.
  2. While running the engine, bring the tester probes into contact with the switch terminal and cylinder block.
  3. If the tester shows continuity, the L.O. pressure switch is defective.
Checking the spray patterns of the fuel injection valve diagnostic

Tools: Nozzle tester, White paper

  1. Pump the lever of the nozzle tester 4-6 times per second at the specified injection pressure.
  2. Make sure the pattern is neither stream nor sliver.
  3. Place white paper 30 cm below the nozzle; spray should form a perfect circle.
  4. Ensure no oil drips after injection and no ooze below specified pressure.
  5. Retighten and test again if excessive oil leaks from the overflow coupling.
Checking the thermostat and thermoswitch diagnostic

Tools: Thermometer, Tester

  1. Put the thermostat into water in a container and heat while measuring water temperature.
  2. Make sure the thermostat functions at 69.5-72.5 C.
  3. Put the thermoswitch into antifreeze or oil and heat while measuring liquid temperature.
  4. If the tester shows continuity at 107-113 C, the thermoswitch is acceptable.
Measuring the compression pressure diagnostic

⚠ Never fail to attach the gasket to the tip of the adapter.

Tools: Compression gauge, Compression gauge adapter

  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Remove the fuel injection pipe and fuel injection valve from the cylinder to be measured.
  3. Crank the engine with regulator handle at STOP before attaching the gauge adapter.
  4. Attach the compression gauge adapter and compression gauge to the cylinder.
  5. Crank the engine with the starting motor until the reading stabilizes.
Measuring the injection pressure of the fuel injection valve diagnostic

⚠ Thoroughly remove carbon deposits from the injection nozzle before measurement.

Tools: Nozzle tester

  1. Thoroughly remove carbon deposits from the injection nozzle.
  2. Connect the fuel injection valve to the high pressure pipe of the nozzle tester.
  3. Pump the lever slowly and read the pressure gauge when injection starts.
  4. If measured pressure is lower than specified, replace the pressure adjusting shim with a thicker one.
Nozzle valve sliding test diagnostic

⚠ For a new nozzle, remove the seal peel and remove rust-preventive oil before use.

Tools: Clean diesel oil

  1. Thoroughly wash the nozzle valve using clean diesel oil.
  2. Hold the nozzle body vertically and lift the nozzle valve approx. 1/3 of its length.
  3. Check that the nozzle falls smoothly by its own gravity when released.
Checking the V-belt tension maintenance
  1. Push the center of the V-belt between the alternator and cooling water pump with a finger.
  2. If deflection is 10-15 mm, the V-belt tension is acceptable.
  3. If not, adjust the tension using the adjuster at the alternator.
Checking the battery maintenance

Tools: Battery tester, Hydrometer

  1. Check the electrolyte level in each cell; add deionized water to UPPER LEVEL if low.
  2. Using a battery tester or hydrometer, check the state of the battery; recharge if discharged.
  3. Repair or clean the terminals if corroded or soiled.
  4. Repair or replace the fittings if corroded; re-tighten if loosened.
  5. Replace the battery if cracked or deformed; clean with fresh water if contaminated.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

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Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Yanmar 4TNE88A?

The Yanmar 4TNE88A engine has an oil capacity of 5.9 liters.

What is the displacement of the Yanmar 4TNE88A?

The Yanmar 4TNE88A has a displacement of 2.19 liters with 4 cylinders.

Which generators use the Yanmar 4TNE88A engine?

The Yanmar 4TNE88A powers 1 generator set(s), including Yanmar 4TNE88.

What is a common problem with the Yanmar 4TNE88A engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Yanmar 4TNE88A is: Under voltage of battery (Refer to Chapter 6, 6-8.). Fix: Recharge of battery (Refer to Chapter 6, 6-8.).