Katolight — Assembly Instructions 9kW Unit
Repair & overhaul · genset
From a Katolight service manual covering: 15kW Lighthouse, 9kW Lighthouse, PM0621512, PM0639011. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not over torque #10-16 x .50 screws with rubber washer; only tighten until rubber washer flattens or 10 inch lbs.
- When tightening muffler hanger bolt do not put hole in muffler.
Procedure
- Install four isolators to engine, torque to 10-17 ft./lbs. (13.56 to 23.05Nm).
- Install ground wire (star washer with lock) on starter side.
- Attach engine to frame with four 5/16 nyloc nuts and flat washer, torque 10-17 ft./lbs.
- Bolt engine adapter to engine, solid side up, blue loctite on adapter whiz bolts, torque 10-17 ft.lbs.
- Install rotor on engine shaft; install 13mm nut and flat washer, loctite engine end of bolt, torque 10 to 17 ft.lbs.
- Install stator to adapter starting lower bolt on exhaust side with J clamp and nut with flat washer.
- Loosen screw on governor spring retainer and install manifold shield.
- Install three remaining adapter to gen head bolts, nuts and flat washers, torque 10 to 17 ft./lbs.
- Attach control box to top of stator housing.
- Stator hook up: black to black, white wires to white posts, attach ground with star washer.
- Engine wire hook up: blue wire to oil pressure sensor, connect voltage regulator lead, black wire to solenoid, red ring terminal to starter.
- Install muffler and muffler shield; torque muffler clamp 3 to 12 ft-lbs.
- Attach end panel, back panel and engine end panel; hook up fan and fuel line; attach battery box, front panel and lid; test unit.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Isolators 10-17 ft./lbs. (13.56 to 23.05Nm)
- Muffler clamp 3 to 12 ft-lbs (10.84 to 16.27Nm)
- #10-16 FridayParts $25.20 x .50 screws with rubber washer 10 inch lbs (1.13Nm)
Source: Katolight service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.