JHZR2
Staff member
Hi from the USVI!
I'm trying to get a kubota gl-6500s diesel genset to work. The issue is that it will glow, crank, and start, but then after about 30 sec or so, will trun off. There are two solenoids (?) on the top of the engine, and the one engages, turning the linkage to the stop position... very similar in operation to my OM617 MB diesel engine in my 83 300D.
There is an auto shutdown for high coolant temp and low oil pressure. There are dummy lights to warn for these issues, and neither go on (both work though). The 'charge' light does go on, but Im assuming that this is for the battry being low in charge, as the genset is unloaded and disconnected from the house circuit at the switch.
Ill be performing normal PM service on the unit, as there was some sludge in the fuel, but I dont think that fuel starvation is the issue. The only other thing that I note is that when it catches, it makes a combo of sooty black and some greyish-whitish smoke. However it idles perfect6ly before it turns itself to 'off'.
Any suggestions or info would be most appreciated... i know this is quite vague, but anyway... thanks!
JMH
I'm trying to get a kubota gl-6500s diesel genset to work. The issue is that it will glow, crank, and start, but then after about 30 sec or so, will trun off. There are two solenoids (?) on the top of the engine, and the one engages, turning the linkage to the stop position... very similar in operation to my OM617 MB diesel engine in my 83 300D.
There is an auto shutdown for high coolant temp and low oil pressure. There are dummy lights to warn for these issues, and neither go on (both work though). The 'charge' light does go on, but Im assuming that this is for the battry being low in charge, as the genset is unloaded and disconnected from the house circuit at the switch.
Ill be performing normal PM service on the unit, as there was some sludge in the fuel, but I dont think that fuel starvation is the issue. The only other thing that I note is that when it catches, it makes a combo of sooty black and some greyish-whitish smoke. However it idles perfect6ly before it turns itself to 'off'.
Any suggestions or info would be most appreciated... i know this is quite vague, but anyway... thanks!
JMH