Renr9338 00 Sota
Renr9338 00 Sota
Renr9338 00 Sota
July 2006
Systems Operation
Testing and Adjusting
Preliminary Information
C175-16 Generator Set Engine
WYB1-Up (Generator Set)
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Important Safety Information
Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to observe
basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous
situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also
have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can be dangerous and
could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you have
read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings
are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.
The hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and followed by a Signal Word such as
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION. The Safety Alert WARNING label is shown below.
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:
Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved.
The message that appears under the warning explains the hazard and can be either written or pictorially
presented.
Operations that may cause product damage are identified by NOTICE labels on the product and in
this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool,
procedure, work method or operating technique that is not specifically recommended by Caterpillar
is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and for others. You should also ensure that
the product will not be damaged or be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or
repair procedures that you choose.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information that
was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures,
measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can
affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you
start any job. Caterpillar dealers have the most current information available.
When replacement parts are required for this
product Caterpillar recommends using Caterpil-
lar replacement parts or parts with equivalent
specifications including, but not limited to, phys-
ical dimensions, type, strength and material.
Failure to heed this warning can lead to prema-
ture failures, product damage, personal injury or
death.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Systems Operation Section
Engine Operation
Ether Control System .............................................. 4
Cold Cylinder Cutout ............................................... 4
Electronic Control System
Electronic Control System Components ................. 4
Cat Data Link .......................................................... 4
CAN Data Link ........................................................ 5
Electronic Control Module (ECM) .......................... 5
100 Hour Free Configuration on Engine Start-up ... 7
Engine Monitoring System
Engine Monitoring System ..................................... 7
Histogramming ........................................................ 7
Fuel Rate Scaling (Fuel Correction Factor) ............ 7
ECM Total Fuel Consumption Adjustment .............. 7
ECM Hour Increment Adjustment ........................... 8
Fuel System
Fuel System Operation ........................................... 9
Fuel Injector ......................................................... 10
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Air Inlet and Exhaust System Operation ................ 11
Aftercooler ........................................................... 12
Valve Mechanism .................................................. 12
Turbocharger ....................................................... 13
Lubrication System
Lubrication System Operation .............................. 14
Cooling System
Cooling System Operation .................................... 17
Basic Engine
Cylinder Block, Liners and Heads ......................... 20
Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods .................. 20
Crankshaft ........................................................... 21
Camshaft ............................................................. 22
Air Starting System
Air Starting System .............................................. 22
Electrical System
Electrical System Operation ................................. 23
Grounding Practices ............................................ 23
Charging System ................................................. 24
Starting System ................................................... 24
Circuit Breaker ..................................................... 25
Testing and Adjusting Section
Fuel System
Fuel System Inspection ........................................ 26
Checking Engine Cylinders ................................... 26
Checking Engine Cylinders with an Electronic Service
Tool ..................................................................... 26
Fuel Injector E-trim ............................................... 27
Engine Rotation .................................................... 27
Finding the Top Center Position for the No. 1
Piston .................................................................. 27
Crankshaft Position for Valve Lash Setting ........... 29
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Restriction of Air Inlet and Exhaust ....................... 30
Measuring Inlet Manifold Pressure ....................... 30
Measuring Exhaust Temperature .......................... 30
Crankcase Pressure ............................................. 31
Valve Lash - Adjust ............................................... 31
Lubrication System
General Information (Lubrication System) ............ 34
Engine Oil Pressure - Test .................................... 34
Excessive Bearing Wear - Inspect ........................ 35
Excessive Engine Oil Consumption - Inspect ....... 35
Increased Engine Oil Temperature - Inspect ........ 36
Engine Oil Pressure is Low ................................... 36
Engine Oil Pressure is High .................................. 37
Indicators for Engine Oil Pressure ........................ 37
Cooling System
General Information (Cooling System) ................. 38
Visual Inspection ................................................... 38
Test Tools for the Cooling System ........................ 40
Radiator and Cooling System - Test ..................... 41
Coolant Temperature Sensor - Test ...................... 42
Water Temperature Regulator - Test ..................... 43
Basic Engine
Connecting Rod Bearings ..................................... 44
Main Bearings ....................................................... 44
Cylinder Block ....................................................... 44
Cylinder Head ....................................................... 44
Flywheel - Inspect ................................................. 45
Flywheel Housing - Inspect ................................... 46
Vibration Damper .................................................. 48
Air/Electric Starting System
General Information (Air/Electric Starting
System) ............................................................... 49
Electrical System
Test Tools for the Electrical System ...................... 51
Battery .................................................................. 52
Charging System .................................................. 52
Alternator Regulator .............................................. 53
Electric Starting System ........................................ 53
Pinion Clearance Adjustment ............................... 54
Index Section
Index ..................................................................... 56
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Systems Operation Section
Systems Operation Section
Engine Operation
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Ether Control System
SMCS Code: 1456
NOTICE
Excessive ether (starting fluid) can cause piston and
ring damage. Use ether for cold weather starting pur-
poses only.
Ether can be automatically injected during cranking
by the Electronic Control Module (ECM). A switch
input allows the operator to manually inject ether.
The ECM automatically injects ether into the air inlet
manifold when the following conditions are met:
Temperature sensors
Pressure sensors
Wiring harness
Atmospheric pressure
Boost pressure
Coolant temperature
Crankcase pressure
Diagnostic messages
Engine identification
Exhaust temperature
Fuel pressure
Oil pressure
Input
Control
Output
An input component sends an electrical signal to the
ECM. The signal varies in one of the following ways:
Voltage
Frequency
Pulse width
The variation of the signal is in response to a
change in some specific part of the system. A
specific example of an input component is the engine
speed-timing sensor. The ECM interprets the signal
from the input component as information about the
condition, environment, or operation of the engine.
A control component receives the input signals from
the input components. Electronic circuits inside the
control component evaluate the signals from the
input components. These electronic circuits also
supply electrical energy to the output components of
the system. The electrical energy that is supplied to
the output components is based on predetermined
combinations of input signal values.
An output component is operated by a control
module. The output component receives electrical
energy from the control group. The output component
uses that electrical energy in one of two ways. The
output component can use that electrical energy in
order to perform work. The output component can use
that electrical energy in order to provide information.
As an example, a moving solenoid plunger will
perform work. By performing work, the component
has functioned in order to regulate the engine.
As an example, an alarm will provide information to
the operator of the engine.
These electronic components provide the ability
to electronically control the engine operation.
Engines with electronic controls offer the following
advantages:
Improvement in performance
Worn components
Low Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level. If the engine oil level is
too far below the suction tube, the engine oil pump
cannot supply enough lubrication for the engine
components. If the engine oil level is low, add engine
oil in order to obtain the correct level. For the correct
engine oil to use, refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, Engine Oil.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
Refer to Testing and Adjusting, Engine Oil Pressure
- Test. If the engine oil pressure gauge is incorrect,
install a new gauge.
Contaminated Engine Oil
Engine oil that is contaminated with another liquid will
cause low engine oil pressure. High engine oil level
can be an indication of contamination. Determine the
reason for contamination of the engine oil and make
the necessary repairs. Change the engine oil and the
engine oil filter. For the correct engine oil to use, refer
to Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Oil.
Improper Circulation of the Engine
Oil
Several factors could cause improper circulation of
the engine oil:
Overheating
Coolant loss
Overcooling
If the cooling system is not properly maintained,
solids such as scale and deposits reduce the ability
of the cooling system to transfer heat. The engine
operating temperature will increase.
When the engine is overloaded, the engine will run
in the lug condition. When the engine is running in
the lug condition, the engine is operating at a lower
engine rpm that reduces the coolant flow. Decreased
coolant flow during high load will cause overheating.
Coolant can be lost by leaks. Overheated coolant can
be lost through the cooling systems pressure relief
valve. Lower coolant levels contribute to additional
overheating. Overheating can result in conditions
such as cracking of the cylinder head and piston
seizure.
A cracked cylinder head or cylinder liner will force
exhaust gas into the cooling system. The additional
pressure causes coolant loss, cavitation of the
water pump, less circulation of coolant, and further
overheating.
Overcooling is the result of coolant that bypasses the
water temperature regulators and flows directly to the
radiator or to the heat exchanger. Low load operation
in low ambient temperatures can cause overcooling.
Overcooling is caused by water temperature
regulators that remain open. Overcooling reduces the
efficiency of operation. Overcooling enables more
rapid contamination of the engine oil. This results in
the formation of sludge in the crankcase and carbon
deposits on the valves.
Cycles of rapid heating and cooling can result in
cracked cylinder heads, gasket failure, accelerated
wear, and excessive fuel consumption.
If a problem with the cooling system is suspected,
perform a visual inspection before you perform any
tests on the system.
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Visual Inspection
SMCS Code: 1350-535
Perform a visual inspection of the cooling system
before a test is made with test equipment.
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Testing and Adjusting Section
Personal injury can result from escaping fluid un-
der pressure.
If a pressure indication is shown on the indicator,
push the release valve in order to relieve pressure
before removing any hose from the radiator.
1. Check the coolant level in the cooling system. Add
coolant, if necessary.
If the coolant level is too low, air will get into the
cooling system. Air in the cooling system reduces
coolant flow. Air creates bubbles that contribute to
cavitation. Bubbles in the coolant also reduce the
cooling capability.
2. Check the quality of the coolant. The coolant
should have the following properties:
Bent fins
A short circuit
Loose connections