Fischer Panda Panda 8000i PMS generator 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.

⚠ 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, 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.

⚠ 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.

Tools: Spanner size 8 mm

1. Open air suction housing by loosening six screws on housing cover with 8 mm spanner.
2. Change air filter mat.
3. Close suction air housing.

⚠ Burn hazard

⚠ Used oil is toxic and must be disposed properly

Tools: Open-ended wrench 17 mm, Oil filter wrench, Container, Oil-resistant mat, Paper towels

1. Place generator level; warm engine about 10 minutes; wait 3 minutes.
2. Assure against accidental start; open casing; prepare oil-resistant mat and container.
3. Release or open oil drain hose; unscrew oil filling cap.
4. Open oil drain screw with 17 mm open-ended wrench; drain used oil.
5. Remove used oil filter with filter wrench; clean oil screen on EA300 engines.
6. Brush a thin oil layer on new filter seal; screw new filter in by hand.
7. Refit oil drain screw with new sealing; fill engine oil; check level every 2 litres.
8. Run engine 10 minutes; stop; check oil level after several minutes; top up if low.
9. Clean up oil splashes; check drain screw for leaks; dispose of oil and filter properly.

⚠ Clogged filter causes decreased power output

Tools: Clamping tool

1. Clamp fuel inlet before exchanging filter.
2. Remove hoses from used filter and fasten them to the new filter.
3. Observe arrow on filter housing for fuel flow direction.
4. Replace at latest every 300 operating hours or depending on fuel contamination.

⚠ Impeller is a wearing part

Tools: Multigrip pliers, Glycerin or silicone spray, New seal

1. Close raw water stop cock.
2. Remove cover of raw water pump by loosening housing screws.
3. Pull impeller from shaft with multigrip pliers; mark impeller for correct reinstallation.
4. Check impeller for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Lubricate impeller with glycerin or non-mineral oil based lubricant.
6. Attach impeller to pump shaft; fasten cover with new seal.

⚠ V-belt is a wearing part due to high capsule temperature approx. 85 °C

Tools: Wrench W.A.F. 12 mm

1. Loosen upper alternator fixing screw with 12 mm wrench.
2. Loosen lower alternator fixing screw with 12 mm wrench.
3. Push alternator toward thermostat housing.
4. Replace V-belt Quad Power XPZ 862.
5. Tension V-belt by pulling alternator back; belt should yield approx. 1 cm with thumb.
6. Retighten upper and lower alternator screws.

⚠ Prevent escaping fuel from running into capsule

Tools: Spanner 10 mm, Spanner 17 mm, Cloth

1. Switch main power switch OFF.
2. Press and hold failure bypass switch; electrical fuel pump must be audible.
3. Keep switch pressed; open ventilation screw at fuel solenoid valve using 10 mm spanner.
4. Place cloth beneath connection; close screw when fuel runs without air bubbles; then release switch.
5. Start machine with starter button.
6. If no start, loosen injection line connecting nut with 17 mm spanner and repeat starting.
7. Retighten washers after successful start; switch main switch OFF.

⚠ Remove battery main switch

Tools: Wrench W.A.F. 22 mm

1. Open capsule; remove cable ties.
2. Disconnect electric supply line of thermoswitch.
3. Loosen thermoswitch with 22 mm wrench.
4. Check label for correct item before installing new thermoswitch.
5. Reinstall in reverse order.