Service parts for the MDE330
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Electrical
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Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 290 kW |
| Standby kVA | 363 |
| Prime power | 264 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final |
| Controller | DSE8610 MKII, Electronics 8610 MKII, PowerZone Pro Sync |
| Oil capacity | 30.0 L |
| Alternator | Leroy-Somer LSA 46.3 L10 |
| Voltage options | 208/120 V, 240/120 V, 480/277 V, 600/346 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 917 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 1000 A |
| Battery group | 31 |
| Battery cranking | 950 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 37.8 L |
| Max ambient | 43 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5890×2400×2920 mm |
| Dry weight | 6248 kg |
| Wet weight | 7696 kg |
| Sound level | 75.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 1593.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 26.2 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 30.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 37.8 L |
| Displacement | 9.3 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged & Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Paper Element Air Filter | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Two Fuel Filters | — | |||
| Oil filter | Spin-On Cartridge Oil Filter | — | 250 hr | ||
| Battery | Two 12 V, 950 CCA, Wet Cell Batteries | A0001944388 | Amazon eBay | ||
| Belt | Direct Drive Fan | — | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Coolant filter | — | ||||
| Oil | Engine Oil | 30.0 L | — | ||
| Spark plug | N/A | — |
Service intervals
2| Item | Action | Hours | Months | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| filter | Change | 500 hr | Standard 500-hour oil and filter service interval on both MDE330 and MDE570 | |
| oil | Change | 500 hr | Standard 500-hour oil and filter service interval on both MDE330 and MDE570 |
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
35| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | DEF urea concentration | 31.8-33.2 | % | |
| Other | Fuel fill level below fill neck | 0.25 | in (6.4 mm) | |
| Other | Full prime power altitude limit | 1,640 | ft (500 m) | above that, 2% derate per 820 ft (250 m) |
| Other | Lift pump flow capacity | 127 | GPH (480 LPH) | |
| Other | Link board lockout / lug connection | series 16 taper nose 400 A, 600 V | cam lock plugs rotate one-half turn right | |
| Other | Maximum fill rate, fuel tank fill neck | 65 | GPM (246 LPM) | nozzles up to 1.5 in. (38 mm) |
| Other | Maximum pumping height without additional lift pump (3-way fuel valve) | 1.5 | m (60 in.) | |
| Pressure | Air filter minder replacement setpoint | 20 | in. H2O | yellow bar reaches red section |
| Pressure | Auxiliary fuel lift pump maximum supply pressure | 100 | kPa (14.7 PSI) | |
| Pressure | Fuel system low pressure shutdown / leak check | -27 | kPa | max restriction at filter head |
| Pressure | Low oil pressure threshold | 5 | psi (34.5 kPa) | within five seconds of restart |
| Pressure | Maximum pressure restriction at filter head | -27 | kPa | must not be greater |
| Speed | Low idle speed | 1,100 | rpm | |
| Speed | Maximum recommended highway towing speed | 65 | mph (105 km/h) | |
| Speed | Operating speed | 1,800 | rpm | |
| Speed | Positive air shutoff (PAS) activation speed | 2,200 | RPM (73 Hz) | engine over speed |
| Speed | Recommended off-road towing speed | 10 | mph (16 km/h) or less | |
| Temperature | DEF freezing point | 11.5 | F (-11.3 C) | |
| Temperature | DEF storage temperature - expected life 18 months | below 77 | F (25 C) | |
| Temperature | DEF storage temperature - expected life 6 months | 86 to 95 | F (30 to 35 C) | |
| Temperature | Full prime power ambient temperature limit | 109 | F (43 C) | above that, 3.5% derate per 41 F (5 C) |
| Temperature | Heater distribution box thermostat setpoint | 100 | F | |
| Temperature | High coolant temperature shutdown | 210 | F (99 C) | |
| Temperature | Oil pan heater thermostat | ON @270 F / OFF @300 F | Phillips & Temro 1000 W, 120 V | |
| Temperature | Thermostat setpoint (heater distribution box) | @100 F | 2250 W, 120 V block heater | |
| Torque | Connection lug set screws | 30 | ft-lb (41 Nm) | |
| Torque | Fuel box positive stud (FB+) | 40 +/- 5 | in-lb | |
| Torque | Generator drive plate bolt | 44 | ft-lb (56.9 Nm) | |
| Torque | Link board cover panel bolts | 10 | ft-lb (13.6 Nm) | |
| Torque | Link board nuts | 40 | ft-lb (54.2 Nm) | |
| Torque | Trailer wheel bearing clear plastic cap | 25 | ft-lb | |
| Torque | Wheel lug nuts, first pass | 50-60 | ft-lb (67-81 Nm) | |
| Torque | Wheel lug nuts, second pass | 150-200 | ft-lb (203-271 Nm) | |
| Torque | Wheel lug nuts, third pass | 275-325 | ft-lb (373-441 Nm) | |
| Voltage | Buck transformer relay voltage switchover point | ~137 | VAC | measured at coil |
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
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Perkins ELC or commercial heavy-duty anti-freeze meeting ASTM D6210 | ASTM D6210 | 10.0 gal | Includes engine. 50/50 down to 0 F (-18 C); 60/40 for below. ELC service life 6,000 hrs/3 years; ASTM D6210 3,000 hrs/2 years | |
| Def | ISO 22241-1, urea solution 32.5% (AdBlue / API certified) | ISO 22241-1 | 56.6 gal | Two DEF tanks; usable 49.4 gal (186 L). Freezes below 11.5 F (-11.3 C); store 23-86 F (-5-30 C) | |
| Engine oil | SAE viscosity per Figure 4-1 (Lubricant Viscosities) | API CK-4; ACEA E9; ECF-3 | 7.9 gal | Perkins Diesel Engine Oil; do not use API FA-4; not approved: CC, CD, CD-2, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4, CI-4 | |
| Fuel | Ultra-low-sulfur (15 ppm) diesel fuel | 421.0 gal | No. 1 diesel at/below freezing; No. 2 above freezing; usable tank 381 gal (1,442 L). Do not use home heating oil or bio-diesel | ||
| Gear oil | SAE 90, SAE 80W-90, or SAE 75W-90 | Trailer wheel oil bath bearings | |||
| Grease | Automotive grease (jack internal gearing, lubrication points) | Lightweight oil applied to jack handle; grease on coupler |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Procedures
12Fine Tuning the Voltage adjustment
⚠ Do not disable or modify connection box door safety switch.
- From Home page, press and hold CHECKMARK button to access configuration editor.
- Press UP or DOWN to scroll to Editor - Generator Voltage Adjust L-N.
- Press and release CHECKMARK so voltage starts to flash.
- Press UP or DOWN to change voltage.
- Press and release CHECKMARK to set and save the voltage setting.
- Press and hold CHECKMARK to exit the editor.
Using Two-Position Link Board adjustment
⚠ Never attempt to open link board panel when engine is running.
- Shut down the unit.
- Remove fasteners from link board cover panel.
- Loosen nuts securing link board plate to panel.
- Position link board for desired output voltage.
- Tighten nuts 40 ft-lb (54.2 Nm).
- Verify toggle switch is in correct position for desired voltage.
- Install link board cover panel; tighten bolts to 10 ft-lb (13.6 Nm).
Connecting to Lugs installation
⚠ Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to isolate generator.
Tools: Hex-wrench
- Verify main circuit breaker and battery disconnect switch are OFF.
- Route power cables through opening in bottom of door.
- Connect cables using a hex-wrench.
- Tighten set screws on connection lug to 30 ft-lb (41 Nm).
Checking Generator Drive Plate Torque maintenance
⚠ Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery cable first.
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove generator fan guard.
- Tighten each drive plate bolt to 44 ft-lb (56.9 Nm).
- Install generator fan guard.
- Connect battery.
DEF Tank Cleaning maintenance
⚠ Equipment Damage. Clean surfaces contacting DEF with water.
- Drain DEF tank into a suitable container.
- Flush DEF tank with distilled water.
- Fill with new or good DEF.
Fuel System Priming maintenance
⚠ Engine cannot be started while priming function is running.
Tools: Perkins Service Tool
- Ensure engine off, controller in STOP mode, battery disconnect ON.
- Simultaneously press and hold MANUAL MODE and ALARM MUTE buttons for 3 seconds.
- Fuel priming starts and runs for 2 minutes.
- Alternatively use the Perkins Service Tool.
Resetting Maintenance Alarms maintenance
- With unit shut down, rotate battery disconnect switch to ON.
- Press arrow to display the maintenance pages.
- Simultaneously press CHECKMARK and O to display Configuration menu.
- Scroll to Maintenance group; press RIGHT to display sections and highlight Maintenance.
- Press RIGHT to display parameters; highlight the alarm requiring reset.
- Press CHECKMARK to select editable parameters; highlight RESET.
- Press CHECKMARK to reset the selected maintenance alarm.
- Press and hold CHECKMARK five seconds to save changes.
Adding Fuel operation
⚠ Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank.
- Place unit on a firm, level surface in a well ventilated area.
- Verify unit is OFF.
- Remove fuel fill cap.
- Fill tank with diesel fuel to 0.25 in (6.4 mm) from bottom of fill neck.
- Install fuel fill cap.
Manually Starting the Unit operation
⚠ Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon monoxide.
⚠ Fire risk. Do not operate indoors.
- Switch the battery disconnect switch to ON.
- Press the AUTO/MANUAL mode button to start MANUAL mode.
- Press the green Engine START (I) button.
- If engine fails to start it pauses 15 seconds; three crank cycles total.
- If no start, press ENTER to clear fail-to-start alarm and reset controller.
- Low-idle switch: IDLE holds 1,100 rpm; RUN idles 10 seconds then 1,800 rpm.
- Inspect generator for excessive noise, vibration, and leaks.
- Switch main circuit breaker ON, then add loads at receptacle breakers.
Preparing Unit for Towing operation
⚠ Tighten wheel lug nuts after first 50 miles to factory specifications.
Tools: Grease gun
- Verify engine is OFF.
- Use the tongue jack to raise or lower the trailer onto the hitch.
- Lock the hitch coupling and attach the safety chains or cables.
- Raise the tongue jack to the highest position.
- Lubricate grease fittings on leveling jacks.
- Connect trailer wiring harness; verify directional and brake lights.
- Verify all doors and hoods are properly latched.
- Verify all tires are inflated to the correct pressure.
Shutting Down the Unit operation
- Remove all loads by opening all circuit breakers.
- Allow engine to run approximately five minutes to cool down.
- Press the red engine STOP/RESET (O) button.
- Wait for the battery disconnect LED to turn off.
- Switch the battery disconnect switch to OFF.
Using An External Battery Charger operation
⚠ Equipment damage. Do not make battery connections in reverse.
Tools: Heavy-duty jumper cables
- Connect battery charger to a power source.
- Switch the battery disconnect switch to ON.
- Connect POSITIVE (+) cable to the battery post connected to the starter (+) post.
- Connect NEGATIVE (-) cable to frame grounding lug below the BDS.
- Turn charger to correct voltage setting and charging current.
- Start the engine; disconnect jumper cables immediately after engine starts.
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Voltage reconnection
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 VAC | 3 | Rocker switch UP + link board DOWN | Table 3-2 | |
| 208/120 VAC | 3 | T10/11/12 shorted together with buss bar at generator; 208VAC/240VAC short | T1-T9, T10-T12 | Link board wiring page 1 of 16; drawing A0002490373 |
| 240 VAC | 3 | Link board L0/T10, T11, T12 | Drawing A0002490373 page 1 | |
| 240 VAC | 3 | Rocker switch UP + link board UP | Table 3-2 Link Board Positions, Voltage Settings | |
| 480 VAC | 3 | Rocker switch DOWN + link board DOWN | Table 3-2 | |
| 480 VAC / 600 VAC | 3 | 480VAC, 600VAC short | T1-T9, T10-T12 | Link board wiring page 1 of 16; T10/11/12 shorted with buss bar |
| 600 VAC | 3 | Rocker switch DOWN + link board UP | Table 3-2; if unit does not have 600 VAC capability, defaults to 480 VAC |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 is rated 290 kW standby (363.0 kVA).
What engine is in the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 is powered by the Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2 engine.
Is the Generac MDE330 diesel or gas?
The Generac MDE330 runs on diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Generac MDE330?
The Perkins 1706J-E93TAG2 engine in the Generac MDE330 has an oil capacity of 30.0 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 cooling system holds 37.8 liters (10.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 is rated 264 kW prime (330 kVA), against 290 kW standby.
How loud is the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 is rated at 75.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the dry weight of the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 has a dry weight of 6248 kg (13774 lb).
What size fuel tank does the Generac MDE330 have?
The Generac MDE330 has a 1593 liter (421 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 26.2 hours of runtime.
What voltages is the Generac MDE330 available in?
The Generac MDE330 is offered in 208/120 V, 240/120 V, 480/277 V, 600/346 V, 3-phase.
What battery does the Generac MDE330 use?
The Generac MDE330 uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, 950 CCA, group 31, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
Which alternator is fitted to the Generac MDE330?
The Generac MDE330 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA 46.3 L10 alternator.
Troubleshooting
4Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Low Load indicator LED is illuminated. | Genset has operated at less than 30% capacity for more than 15 minutes. | Increase electrical load. If unable to operate genset at more than 30% load, use a smaller generator. |
| Lug Door Open indicator LED is illuminated. | Lug-box door is open. | Close lug-box door. If condition remains unresolved, inspect lug-box door safety switch for proper operation. |
| Emergency Stop indicator LED is illuminated. | Emergency Stop switch is active (pushed in). | Deactivate (pull out) Emergency Stop switch. |
| Shutdown indicator LED is illuminated. | Resolve shutdown condition. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Repair guides
12- Adding Fuel
- Checking Generator Drive Plate Torque
- Connecting to Lugs
- DEF Tank Cleaning
- Fine Tuning the Voltage
- Fuel System Priming
- Manually Starting the Unit
- Preparing Unit for Towing
- Resetting Maintenance Alarms
- Shutting Down the Unit
- Using An External Battery Charger
- Using Two-Position Link Board
Step-by-step procedures compiled from the Generac service manual for this model.
Parts
12| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010418 | Fuel filter | 1 | Controller screen | Amazon eBay $22.46 |
| 014011 | Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance. | Battery | Amazon eBay | |
| 0A9881 | TRIM VINYL SEAL | 1 | Seal | Amazon eBay |
| 0C2655 | GASKET, M8 HINGE | 2 | Gasket | Amazon eBay |
| MK1019A02 | STRIP, LOCK WINDOW (38 INCHES) | 1 | Seal | Amazon eBay |
| MK1019A03 | GASKET, LOCKING, 1.05X.25X.06 (38 INCHES) | 1 | Gasket | Amazon eBay |
| 014012 | Link board positions, voltage settings | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| 14509 | FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 5 LBS. | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 18900ZC | Rod, door prop | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| A0001003208 | ROD CAM 2 POINT LATCH | 2 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| A0001944388 | DECAL BATTERY DISCONNECT MOBILE | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| A0002424889 | ST05 ENCL ROOF EXHAUST GRATE | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 25% | 5.8 | 22.0 |
| Prime | 50% | 38.2 | 10.1 |
| Prime | 75% | 54.9 | 14.5 |
| Prime | 100% | 74.6 | 19.7 |
| Prime | 110% | 22.0 | 83.1 |
Available documents
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