Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS Generator Set

⚠ Mark valves already checked

Tools: Wrench W.A.F. 10 mm, Spanner W.A.F. 11 mm, Flat screwdriver, Feeler gauge

1. Unscrew valve cover.
2. Rotate crankshaft until valve to be adjusted is fully open; determine dead centre.
3. Rotate crankshaft 360°; valve is then closed.
4. Check valve clearance with feeler gauge; cold clearance 0.145 mm to 0.185 mm.
5. Loosen counter nut; adjust with rocker arm screw; retighten counter nut; recheck.
6. Repeat for other valves; refit valve cover and firmly tighten screws.

⚠ Error memory cannot be deleted

1. Press Cursor Down immediately after switching on while panda bear is displayed.
2. Navigate setup menu with Cursor-Up/Down.
3. Select Error mem. and confirm with Start/Stop.
4. Errors are displayed in plain text preceded by operating hour; newest first.
5. Return to standby page with Start/Stop key.

⚠ Wrong battery connection can cause short-circuit and fire

⚠ First connect cables at generator, then at battery

Tools: Fuse, Battery circuit breaker, Protective pipe/sleeve

1. Install separate starter battery for generator.
2. Connect positive cable directly to solenoid switch of starter motor.
3. Connect negative cable underneath starter motor at engine mount.
4. Install fuse and battery circuit breaker in positive cable within 300 mm of battery.
5. Protect cable with protective pipe/sleeve against chafing.
6. Use self-extinguishing fire-protected cables suitable up to 90 °C.
7. Make test run and check cable laying.

⚠ Observe correct connection sequence to avoid short-circuit and fire

1. Connect (+) cable of first battery.
2. Connect (-) cable of second battery.
3. Connect (+) cable of second battery.
4. Connect (-) cable of first battery.
5. Disconnect batteries in reverse procedure.

⚠ Burn hazard: generator and coolant can be hot

Tools: Paper towels / cloth

1. Place generator or vehicle level; for marine, ensure ship is not lop-sided.
2. Run generator about 10 minutes, then wait 3 minutes for oil to drain back.
3. Assure generator against accidental start and open casing.
4. Pull out oil dipstick, clean it, reinsert, wait 10 seconds, and read level.
5. Oil level should be 2/3 between min and max; refill if below 1/3.

⚠ Burn hazard: generator and coolant can be hot

Tools: Paper towels/cloth, Oil dipstick

1. Place generator level; for marine generators measure when ship is not lop-sided.
2. Run generator about 10 minutes to warm engine; wait 3 minutes for oil return.
3. Assure generator against accidental start; open generator casing.
4. Pull oil dipstick out, clean it, reinsert and wait 10 seconds.
5. Pull dipstick out and read oil level at lower end; recommended level is 2/3 between min and max.
6. Refill if below 1/3; if below MIN, check operating hours since last oil change.

⚠ Close water cock before work

1. Close raw water stop cock.
2. Release raw water filter from arrears.
3. Beat the filter basket; it is mostly sufficient.
4. If water seeps through cover, find cause; do not seal with adhesive.
5. Replace sealing ring between caps and filter holder if needed.

⚠ Risk of scalding; hot cooling water can leak

⚠ Check circulation; air bubbles can cause overheating

Tools: Coolant

1. Fill external cooling water expansion tank with coolant to max mark.
2. Open cover of external expansion tank temporarily; all other closures closed.
3. Open venting screw at thermostat housing.
4. Close vent screw when air-free water comes out; check expansion tank level.
5. Start generator and run approx. 10 seconds without load, then switch off.
6. Repeat steps 1-4 until no more air comes out.
7. Fill expansion tank to max mark and close.
8. Repeat ventilation process 10 operating hours after first start-up and if necessary.

⚠ Risk of scalding; hot cooling water may leak

⚠ Never open vent screw while generator is running

Tools: Protective clothing

1. Fill external cooling water expansion tank with coolant to max marking; open cover temporarily.
2. Open venting screw at pipe socket of internal cooling water pump until bubble-free coolant escapes; close.
3. Open venting screw at thermostat housing; close when air-free water comes out.
4. Check water level in expansion tank during venting; fill if necessary.
5. Start generator; do not load; switch off after approx. 10 seconds.
6. Repeat steps 1-4 until no more air comes out at thermostat housing vent screw.
7. Close venting screws; fill expansion tank to max marking; close expansion tank.
8. Repeat ventilating process 10 operating hours after first start-up if necessary.

⚠ Burn hazard

Tools: Engine oil, Paper towels/cloth

1. Check oil-level as described.
2. Pull out oil dipstick; open oil filler cap.
3. Fill in engine oil approximately 1/2 litre; wait about 2 minutes.
4. Wipe oil dipstick, reinsert, pull out and check oil level.
5. Repeat steps if oil level still below 2/3.
6. Reinsert dipstick, close oil filler cap, remove oil stains, close casing.

⚠ Burn hazard

Tools: Engine oil

1. Check oil level and pull dipstick out.
2. Open oil filler cap.
3. Fill in approx. 1/2 litre of oil and wait about 2 minutes.
4. Wipe dipstick, insert, remove, and check level.
5. Repeat steps 3-4 if oil level is still under 2/3.
6. Refit dipstick and close oil filler cap.

Tools: Screwdriver, Compressed air, Penlight

1. Use screwdriver to lever out tension spring.
2. Lift air filter housing.
3. Release three snap fastenings and remove lower housing part.
4. Remove main element with light turning movement from inner support pipe.
5. Clean main element by blowing out with dry compressed air max. 5 bar or replace after 2 years.
6. Blow out filter insert in folding direction and from inside.
7. Check filter insert with penlight for damage.
8. Replace in reverse procedure.