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Craftsman Marine CM 2.16 Generator Set

The Craftsman Marine CM 2.16 is a 11.8 kW standby generator set. It holds about 2.4 L (0.6 gal) of oil.

11 kW
Standby
2.4 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

Specifications

Standby power11 kW
Oil capacity2.4 L

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter100 hr find
Oil filter100 hr find
BeltV-belt find
Coolant6.5 liters
Oil5.0 liters10 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Craftsman Marine CM 2.16?

The Craftsman Marine CM 2.16 is rated 11 kW standby.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Starter motor does neither rotate nor engageDefective or discharged battery, Burnt fuse, Loose or corroded connections in the starter circuit, Defective starter switch or relay, Defective starter motor or pinion does not engage, Starter relay not activated owing to insufficient voltage, on account of a too long cable from engine to instrument panel, Jammed componentsCheck battery/charge or replace and check alternator for proper functioning, Replace, Clean and tighten the connections, Replace defective component, Replace starter motor Fit an auxiliary starter relay
Starter motor turns round, but engine does not respondCheck / clean, Check fuel quality. Drain fuel tank and rinse it well. Fill with good quality fuel, Replace by good quality lubrication oil
Starter motor turns round, but engine does not respond; smoke comes from exhaustCheck / readjust, Check air intaker and remove blockage, Check fuel quality. Drain fuel tank and rinse it well. Fill with good quality fuel
Engine starts running but with irregular cycles or it stops againCheck / clean or replace, Check and replace, if necessary, Check / remove blockage, Readjust, Check fuel quality. Drain fuel tank and rinse it well. Fill with good quality fuel, Check / clean
Engine does not arrive at maximum revolutions under full loadCheck / remove blockage, Check / readjust, Drain sufficient oil quantity, Replace by engine lubrication oil of good quality, Adjust
Engine becomes overheatedLevel of cooling liquid too low, Raw water seacock closed, Raw water strainer clogged, Leakage in raw water entry system, Defective thermostat, Cooling liquid pump defective, Defective impeller of raw water pump, Defective injector / injector pumpCheck / bleed the system, Clean or replace, Check and replace, if necessary, Check / remove clogging, Check air inlet and ventilation openings in engine room
Not all cylinders are performing wellCheck dimensions of boat propeller
Engine has little or no oil pressureOil level too high, Oil level too low, Defective oil filterCheck / readjust, Check / remove clogging, Check air inlet and ventilation openings in engine room
Engine oil consumption excessivelyCheck dimensions of boat propeller
Excessive fuel consumption of enginePoor or polluted fuel quality, Defective injector / injection pump, Incorrect injection moment, Excessive wear and tear of cylinder / piston, Insufficient supply of combustion airCheck fuel quality. Drain fuel tank and rinse it well. Fill with good quality fuel, Check and replace if necessary, Check / adjust, Check compression, overhaul engine if necessary, Check the air intake and the ventilation openings in the engine room
Blue smoke coming out of the exhaust (when idling)Oil level too high, Excessive inclination angle of the engine, Leaking oil seal of the turbo compressorLower oil level, Check / adjust alignment of engine, Check / replace
Black smoke coming out of the exhaust (under load)Defecte turbocompressor, Insuffient supply of combustion air, Leakage in air intake manifold, Defective injector / injection pump, Incorrect injection moment, Incorrect valve clearance, Excessive wear and tear of cylinder / piston, Engine overheated, does not reach maximum rpmCheck air intake as well as the ventilation openings in the engine room, Check/ replace, Check/ replace, Check and replace when necessary, Check / adjust, Readjust, Check compression, overhaul the engine if needed, Check the dimensions (diameter and pitch) of the propeller and replace the propeller if necessary.
Engine produces white smoke from the exhaust (at full load)Air inclusion in the fuel system, Defective injector / injection pump, Water in the fuel system, Defective pre-heating plugs, Incorrect valve clearance, Incorrect injection moment, Poor fuel quality or polluted fuel, Condensation of vapour in the exhaust system, on account of very low ambient temperatureCheck / bleed the system, Check / replace if necessary, Check / replace water separator / fuel filter, Check / adjust, Check fuel quality. Drain fuel tank and rinse it well. Fill with good quality fuel, No problem, no danger

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
15W40Engine lubrication oil5Oil eBay $35.16 PartsGeek
AA.010.90001OILFILTER1Oil filter PartsGeek
AA.200.90007O-RING 66X32Seal PartsGeek
AA.200.90017FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter PartsGeek
AA.200.90021IMPELLER1Pump PartsGeek
AA.200.90024PUMP ASSY, FUEL1Pump PartsGeek
AA.200.90028THERMOSTAT 76°C1Thermostat PartsGeek
AA.200.90030O-RING1Seal PartsGeek
AA.200.90052BASE FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter PartsGeek
AA.200.90106NOZZLE & HOLDER ASSY2Injector PartsGeek
AA.200.90107PIPE, FUEL RETURN1Hose PartsGeek
AA.200.90108PUMP ASSY, FUEL INJ1Pump PartsGeek
AA.200.90118BOLT, W/WASHER1Bolt PartsGeek
AA.300.90057GASKET1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.90065O-RING 36X3,51Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.90066HOSE CLAMP 38X501Hose PartsGeek
AA.300.90067AIR INTAKE BEND1Hose PartsGeek
AA.300.90072SEAL WASHER M124Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.90077FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter PartsGeek
AA.300.90078FUEL HOSE 8MM1Hose PartsGeek
AA.300.90079HOSE CLAMP 11X161Hose PartsGeek
AA.300.90088SEAL WASHER M141Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.90089EXHAUST GASKET6Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.90090THERMOSWITCH 75°C M18x1,5 RAW WATER1Sensor PartsGeek
AA.300.90092THERMOSTAT HOUSING1Thermostat PartsGeek
AA.300.90094SEAL WASHER M101Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.90098O-RING1Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.90100SEAL WASHER M81Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.90101SEAL WASHER M181Seal PartsGeek
AA.300.91004BOLT1Bolt PartsGeek
AA.300.91005BOLT1Bolt PartsGeek
AA.300.91006GASKET1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91063BOLT1Bolt PartsGeek
AA.300.91064BOLT1Bolt PartsGeek
AA.300.91077BOLT, W/WASHER1Bolt with washer PartsGeek
AA.300.91181BOLT1Bolt PartsGeek
AA.300.91185CASE, THERMOSTAT1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91186THERMOSTAT1Thermostat PartsGeek
AA.300.91187GASKET, THERMOSTAT1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91188GASKET, THERMO1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91190PIPE, BY-PASS1Pipe PartsGeek
AA.300.91191O-RING1O-ring PartsGeek
AA.300.91192O-RING1Switch assembly PartsGeek
AA.300.91193GASKET1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91195PUMP ASSY, WATER1Pump assembly PartsGeek
AA.300.91196GASKET, WATER PUMP1Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91201PULLEY, WATER PUMP L=9051Pulley PartsGeek
AA.300.91202V-BELT, WATER PUMP L=9051Belt PartsGeek
AA.300.91204GASKET, HOLDER2Gasket PartsGeek
AA.300.91206PIPE, INJECTION NO.11Hose PartsGeek
AA.300.91207PIPE, INJECTION NO.21Hose PartsGeek
AA.300.91211GASKET, FUEL RETURN1Gasket PartsGeek
AH.010.60007BASE FUEL FILTER COMPLETE1Fuel filter PartsGeek
DB020.20001Oil pressure switch / sensor type DB.020.200011Sensor PartsGeek
AA.010.90004EXHAUST ELBOW3Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90001ENGINE SUPPORT2Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90006COVER1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90008HEATEXCHANGER HOUSING ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90050CABLE CLAMP2Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90053SUPPORT1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90054SERVICE SET COMPLETE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90109SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.51Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90110SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.21Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90111SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.31Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90112SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.41Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90113SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.61Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90114SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.71Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90115SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.81Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90116SHIM, ADJUSTING T=0.91Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.200.90117SHIM, ADJUSTING T=1.01Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.250.90029STUD M8X351Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90053PLUG M14X1.59Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90054NUT M81Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90062BOLT M5X252Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90063WASHER M52Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90068BOLT M8X401Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90069NIPPLE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90070WASHER M61Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90073BANJO EYE2Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90074BANJO BOLT M12x12Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90075WASHER M102Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90076BOLT M10x302Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90081BOLT M10X904Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90082NUT M16X1.54Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90083WASHER M164Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90084FILLER CAP 0.5BAR1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90085TUBE STACK1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90086BOLT M8X352Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90093WASHER M62Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90095BOLT M6X351Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90097BOLT M10X1.5X122Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90099WASHER M61Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.90102MODEL PLATE1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.91001AIR INLET COVER SUB ASSY1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.91002AIR INLET COVER1Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.91007NUT2Service part / kit PartsGeek
AA.300.91210NUT2Service part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Engine spec — CM Catalog web (Craftsman Marine)Parts manual — spareparts-catalogue-CM216-komprimeret (Craftsman Marine)Parts manual — spareparts-catalogue-cm216 v1-1 (Craftsman Marine)Service manual — 301-SBSTE manual (Craftsman Marine)Service manual — CM216 CM327 manual web EN (Craftsman Marine)Service manual — alfa panels manual web en (Craftsman Marine)Service manual — cm216-cm327-manual-web-nl (Craftsman Marine)