Fischer Panda Panda PMS 4200 FCB Generator Set

⚠ Do not screw sensor tip into root of gear tooth.

Tools: Spanners

1. Align speed sensor tip with tip of gear tooth.
2. Screw in sensor until it touches tooth tip.
3. Turn screw anticlockwise half a turn (0.3 to 0.8 mm).
4. Hold with counter nut.

⚠ Do not disconnect battery during operation.

⚠ Do not use Gel-Cel batteries.

1. Connect positive battery cable directly to solenoid switch of starter; use protective tube.
2. Connect battery negative to connection point next to water connection block.
3. Install correctly sized fuse in positive battery line close to battery, max 12 inch/300 mm.
4. Use multi-core stranded wire only; battery-to-DC-system line cross-section 25 mm².
5. Protect battery lines against heat, vibration and chafing.

Tools: Voltmeter

1. Switch off all on-board electrical devices.
2. Start generator.
3. Measure AC voltage between generator housing and AC-Control box; between generator housing and ground.
4. Measured voltage must not exceed 50 mV.
5. Check safety systems and leakage current relay if installed.
6. Verify all electrical devices are connected to common ground.

Tools: Spanners, Oil drain pump if needed

1. Run engine until oil is warm.
2. Open oil drain screw; use second wrench to counter; drain via oil drain hose.
3. Close oil drain screw.
4. Open oil filler neck and refill with specified engine oil.
5. Wait for oil to settle, then check dipstick; do not exceed Max; 2/3 recommended.

Tools: Screwdriver

1. Loosen six screws on air suction housing cover.
2. Open housing.
3. Change air filter element.
4. Close housing cover.

1. Clamp fuel inlet before exchange.
2. Remove hoses from used filter.
3. Fasten hoses to new filter; observe arrow on filter housing for fuel flow direction.
4. Tighten connections and check for leaks.

Tools: Multigrip pliers, Screwdriver

1. Close raw water stop cock.
2. Remove cover of raw water pump by loosening four wing screws.
3. Mark impeller position; pull impeller from shaft with multigrip pliers.
4. Check impeller for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Lubricate impeller with glycerin or non-mineral oil based lubricant.
6. Fit impeller in correct position and fasten cover with new gasket.

Tools: Screwdriver

1. Push toothed-belt carefully down with screwdriver from pulley toward water pump.
2. Fit new toothed-belt by careful moving back and forth on pulley.
3. Use screwdriver if helpful.

1. Before first start, turn engine once by hand.
2. Change engine oil and engine oil filters.
3. Reinstall cooling water pump impeller and check pump for leakage.
4. Charge starter battery, connect cables, check battery voltage.
5. Start generator and check voltage and speed regulation.
6. Check all switching off devices by operational procedures.

⚠ External expansion tank should be connected and mounted at sufficient height, 600 mm over exhaust elbow union.

1. Stop generator before opening ventilating points.
2. Open cooling water filler screw.
3. Refill coolant until level no longer sags.
4. Close screw and start generator; run about 1 minute and switch off.
5. Open ventilation screw at cooling water pump pipe until water exits nonporous.
6. Close screw firmly.
7. Repeat de-aeration two to three times; repeat after some days.

⚠ Hold absorbent cloth under screw to prevent fuel in sound cover.

Tools: Spanners

1. Switch main power switch OFF.
2. Disconnect clamp no. 5 of DC-terminal block.
3. Switch main power switch ON for approx. 5 minutes; fuel pump airs fuel inlets.
4. Do not press START button.
5. Switch main power switch OFF.
6. Reconnect clamp no. 5.
7. If bubbles remain, open ventilation screw at fuel solenoid valve or injection line union and repeat.

1. Rinse raw water circuit with anti-freeze solution.
2. Check anti-freeze concentration in internal cooling circuit.
3. Clean raw water filter and check seal.
4. Check and lubricate water cock.
5. Check hoses and hose connectors; renew if necessary.
6. Dismount impeller, grease with vaseline, store dark; renew in spring.
7. Check vent valve; disassemble, clean, grease or replace.
8. Check water lock and drain water if fresh water rinse was used.
9. Check exhaust/water separator and hose connectors for leakage.
10. Check generator interior for leakages and dry sound cover.
11. Spray generator and engine housings with corrosion protection oil.
12. Disconnect starter battery positive and negative.
13. Lubricate spindle for revolutions adjustment with Antiseize grease.
14. Check coolant connection block for corrosion and renew if necessary.
15. Use air dehumidifier in ship.