YD — Generator Rotor and Stator Assembly
For the YD.
Before you start
- Be sure the drive disk is assembled with the chamfer on the flywheel side
Procedure
- Use a hoist and sling to support rotor
- Ensure the drive disk is assembled with the chamfer on the flywheel side
- Apply torque values as shown in Figure 2-9
- Install air baffle
- Using a hoist and safe lifting device, carefully move the stator into position over the rotor with leads exiting in top position
- Apply a thin film of Molykote grease to mating surfaces of the end bearing and the end bearing hole
- Install end bell assembly on the stator with the generator lead opening at top position
- Replace the stud nuts and torque to 20 ft lbs (27 Nom)
- Install the battery charge regulator bracket in the upright position
- Using a lead hammer, tap the end bell at horizontal and vertical plane to relieve stress
- Retorque end bell stud nuts
- Route generator leads through opening in AC control box and secure saddle to generator
- Connect control leads and verify all connections are correct and secure
- Connect the field leads F1 and F2 to the terminal board
- Install the end bell cover
- Connect the load wires to their correct terminals
- Connect the negative (-) battery cable and test generator operation
Tools required
- Hoist
- Sling
- Lead hammer
Specs & torque values
- Torque drive disk to flywheel: 70-80 ft lbs
- Torque end bell stud nuts: 20 ft lbs (27 Nom)
- Torque details: 39 ft lbs (52 Nom), 23-26 inch lbs (2.6-2.9 Nom)
Source: manual:934-0501_Onan_DL3_RV_Genset_Generator__Control_Service_manual_08-1991.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.