The voltage curve shown in the left indicates the
characteristic
The voltage
resistance load
NOTE:
of
DC
output when charging a battery.
may
be decreased by
is
applied.
It
is
possible
puts simultaneously
in
total.
to
use
both
DC
up
to the rated
20%
and
when the
AC
out-
output
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14-
Page 18
FEATURES
3.
BRUSHLESS ALTERNATOR
3-1
Newly developed brushless alternator eliminates troublesome brush maintenance.
CONDENSER TYPE VOLTAGE REGULATOR
3-2
A
trouble free condenser type voltage regulator ensures a stable voltage under all working
conditions.
OIL SENSOR
3-3
Oil sensor automatically
shuts
off
the engine whenever the oil level
to protect the engine from seizure.
34
QUIET OPERATION
Robin
0
0
0
NO RADIO NOISE
3-5
RGX
series generator delivers a quiet operation with
A
large super silent muffler.
A
quiet 4-stroke Robin engine.
A
silent cyclone air cleaner.
:
Noise suppressor spark plug and spark plug cap are equipped standard
interference.
3-6
LARGE FUEL TANK
The large fuel tank allows more than 5 to
10
hours of continuous operation which
half day or one day work without refueling.
3-7
RUGGED TUBULAR FRAME
Full cradle type rugged tubuler frame protects the generator all around.
COMPACT AND LIGHT WEIGHT
3-8
Newly developed brushless alternator enabled the
RGX
generators to be very compact in sue and
light in weight.
falls
down below the lower limit
to
prevent radio frequency
is
sufficient for a
3-9
MINIMAL MAINTENANCE
0
A
brushless alternator release the operator from periodical brush maintenance.
0
A
trouble free condenser type voltage regulator.
0
A
drip-proof alternator design.
0
No-fuse circuit breakers.
0
An
electronic pointless ignition system.
0
A
dust-proof cyclone air cleaner.
3-10
LONG-LIFE DURABILITY
The heav-duty 4 stroke Robin engine and virtually maintenance-free brushless alternator ensure
greater durability with
0
A
brushless alternator with a condenser voltage regulator.
0
Full rubber mount in a sturdy tubular frame.
0
A
forged steel crankshaft supported by two main ball bearings.
0
A
pointless electronic ignition system.
0
A
cast iron cylinder liner.
0
A
forged aluminum connecting rod.
:
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15-
Page 19
4.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
4-1
EXTERNAL VIEW
FULL POWER SWITCH
(DUAL VOLTAGE TYPE)
Of
GENERATOR
OF
THE GENERATOR
VOLTMETER
(PILOT LAMP)
NO FUSE BREAKER
(RGX1800.2400: CIRCUIT BREAKER)
e
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL FUEL COCK
PLUG COVER (SPARK PLUG, INSIDE)
7NK
CAP
-1
GAUGE
OIL DRAINING PLUG (RGX3500 ONLY)
/
-
16-
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
Page 20
4-2
CONTROL
0
RGXl800
DC
PANEL
:
50HZ-11
VOLTMETER CIRCUIT BREAKER
OV, 60Hz-120V
TYPE
RGX2400 : 50HZ-11 OV, 60Hz-12OV
VOLTMETER
\
DC
FUSE
\
0
TYPE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
P-T
0
AC RECEPTACLE
DC
OUTPUT
TERMINAL
-
17-
EARTH
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
Page 21
RGX1800,
DC FUSE
RGX2400
VOLTMETER
\
:
50Hz-220VY 240V, 60HZ-220V
TVPE
DC
OUTPUT
RGX1800,
FULL POWER SWITCH
220V RECEPTACLE
TERMINAL
RGX2400
:
5OHZ,
\
60H~-llOV/220V
TYPE
-
EARTH (GROUND1 TERMINAL
CIRCUIT BREAKER
AC RECEPTACLE
VOLTMETER
\
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
-
18
110V
RECEPTACLE
EARTH
-
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
Page 22
RGXl800,2400
"
VOLTAGE CHANGEOVER SWITCH
220V RECEPTACLE
:
U.K.,
50H~-llOV/12OV
\
[BS
RECEPTACLE]
CIRCUIT BREAKER
VOLTMETER
"-----
DC
FUSE\
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
RGX2400 : U.S.A., 60Hz-120V [NEMA RECEPTACLE]
RGX2400 : U.S.A., 60Hz-120V [NEMA RECEPTACLE]
PILOT LAMP
PILOT LAMP
\
\
IDLE CONTRC
(Option)
A
llOV RECEPTACLE
i
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
CIRCUIT
/
BREAKER
120V RECEPTACLE
-
19-
\
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
Page 23
RGXl800,2400 GERMANY, 50HZ-220V
CIRCUIT BREAKER
DC
OUTPUT TERMINAL.
RGX1800,2400
:
50Hz-220V
t
[WITH SPECIAL RECEPTACLE]
I
AC
22OVl
0
A
\
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
CIRCUIT BREAKER
/
220V RECEPTACLE
VOLTMETER
DC FUSE
DC
1
OUTPUT TERMINAL
TJJJ
0
-
20
-
+
\
EARTH
(GROUND)
220V RECEPTACLE
TERMINAL
Page 24
RGXI800,2400 : SWITZERLAND,
DC FUSE
\
50Hz-220V
c
CIRCUIT BREAKER
OFF
-n-
i
vo
ILTMETER
I
AC
220V
I
L
3
22QV
RECEPTACLE
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
RGXl800,2400 : AUSTRALIA,
DC FUSE
5OHZ-240V
\
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
CIRCUIT BREAKER
/
---.
-
VOLTMETER
24QV
RECEPTACLE
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL EARTH [GROUND) TERMINAL
-
21
-
Page 25
RGX3500 : 50HZ-11 OV, 60Hz-120V
TYPE
START SWITCH
(Option)
\
AC RECEPTACLE
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
F
VOLTMETER
I
NO-FUSE BREAKER
DC
OUTPUT TERMINAL
/
DC
SE
F’
RGX3500 : 50H~-220V, 240V, 60Hz-220V
START SWITCH
(Option)
\
AC RECEPTACLE
VOLTMETER
\
/
TYPE
NO-FUSE BREAKER
DC FUSE
/
0
\
C
C
EARTH
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
-
22
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
-
Page 26
0
RGX3500
:
5OHZ, 60H~-llOV/220V TYPE
START SWITCH
(Option’
\
\
VOLTMETER
AC RECEPTACLE
-
EARTH
k
3
AC
(GROUND)
TERM~NAL
FULL POWER SWITCH
7
0
/
NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
Dc
FUSE
RGX3500
START SWITCH VOLTAGE CHANGEOVER SWITCH NO-FUSE BREAKER
(Option)
VOLTMETER
220V RECEPl
\
:
U.K.,
50H~-llOV/22OV
Lo
,/
[BS
RECEPTACLE]
/
J
:DC
FUSE
llOV RECEPTACLE
EARTH
-
(GROUND)
23
-
TERMINAL
DC
OUTPUT TERMINAL
Page 27
RGX3500
START SWITCH FULL POWER SWITCH NO-FUSE BREAKER
(Option)
:
U.S.A.,
60H~-120V/24OV
[NEMA RECEPTACLE]
IDLE CONTROL
(Option)
240V
RGX3500 : GERMANY,
START SWITCH VOLTMETER
(Option’
\
50Hz-220V
I
\
EARTH (GROUND)
NO-FUSE
VOLTMETER
120V RECEPTACLE
TERMINAL
BREAKER
220v RECEPTACLE
I
EARTH(GROUND)
TERMINAL
0
-
/
24
-
/Dc
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
FUSE
Page 28
RGX3500 : 50HZ-220V [WITH
SPECIAL
RECEPTACLE]
START SWITCH
'Option'
220V RECEPTACLE
\
EARTH
0
(GROUND)
VOLTMETER
I
0
~ERMINAL
NO-FUSE BREAKER
DC
OUTPUT
TERMINAL
RGX3500 : SWITZERLAND, 50HZ-22OV
START SWITCH
(Option'
220v RECEPTACLE
\
3
VOLTMETER
I
~ ~~
,F
NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
Jl
0
EARTH
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
-
25
-
DC
OUTPUT TERMINAL
Page 29
RGX3500
:
AUSTRALIA,
50HZ-24OV
START SWITCH VOLTMETER
(Option)
240V RECEPTACLE
\
0
*
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
/
0
0
DC
OUTPUT
TERMINAL
DC FUSE
RGX5500
:
50Hz-11
OV,
60Hz-120V
I I
TYPE
VOLTMETER
DC FUSE
NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
START SWITCH
AC RECEPTACLF
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
-
26
-
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
Page 30
RGX5500
:
50H~-22OV, 240V, 60Hz-220V
VOLTMETER DC FUSE NO-FUSE BREAKER
TYPE
AC RECEPTACLE EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
RGX5500
220V RECEPTACLE
:
SOHZ,
\
60Hz-1 10V/220V
TYPE
/
START
/
llQV RECEPTACLE
EARTH
(GROUND)
-
27
TERMINAL
-
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
Page 31
0
RGX5500
llOV RECEPTACLE
:
U.K.,
220v
RECEPTACLE
RGX5500
240V
RECEPTACLE
:
U.S.A.,
\
START
60H~-120V/240V
PILOT LAMP FULL POWER SWITCH
[NEMA
SWITCH
RECEPTACLE]
I
!GO31
DC OUTPUT
TERMINAL
NO-FUSE BREAKER
0
/
EARTH
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
IDLE CONTROL
(Option)
START SWITCH
120V RECEPTACLE
i
/
1
EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL
-
28
-
Page 32
RGX5500 : GERMANY,
50Hz-220V
VOLTMETER DC FUSE
AC
220V
220v RECEPTACLE EARTH (GROUND) TERMINAL DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
NO-FUSE BREAKER
-
START SWITCH
RGX5500
:
50Hz-220V
WITH
VOLTMETER
SPECIAL RECEPTACLE]
kc
220v
*
Io
DC
FUSE NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
START
220v RECEPTACLE EARTH
(GROUN'D)
-
29
-
TERMINAL
DC
OUTPUT
TERMINAL
Page 33
0
RGX5500
:
SWITZERLAND,
5OHZ-220V
220v
RECEP~ACLE
VOLTMETER DC FUSE
EARTH
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
/START
DC
OUTPUT TERMINAL
RGX5500
:
AUSTRALIA,
50Hz-240V
VOLTMETER
r
0
AC
@
0
0
DC
FUSE NO-FUSE BREAKER
/
START SWITCH
/
24QV RECEPTACLE
EARTH
/
(GROUND)
TERMINAL
-
30
DC OUTPUT TERMINAL
-
Page 34
4-3
LOCATION
of
SERIAL NUMBER
and
SPECIFICATION NUMBER
Serial number and specification number are stamped
cover.
NOTE:
Always specify these numbers when inquiring about the generator or ordering spare parts in
order to get correct parts and accurate service.
on
the LABEL (MODEL NAME) stuck
LABEL,
/
on
MODEL
the end
NAME
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31
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Page 35
5.
CONSTRUCTION AND FUNCTION
5-1
CONSTRUCTION
END COVER REAR COVER ROTOR COMPLETE STATOR COMPLETE
MOUNT RUBBER STATOR BOLT BALL BEARING THROUGH BOLT SUPPORT
5-2
FUNCTION
5-2-1
The stator consists
sheet core, a main coil and
STATOR
of
a laminated silicon steel
a
condenser coil which
are wound in the core slots.
The condenser coil excites the rotor field coil
which generates
AC
voltage in the main coil.
Fig.
5-2
RING
FRONT
COVER
i
I
*
-
32
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Page 36
5-2-2
CONDENSER
One or
two
condensers are installed in the control
box and are connected to the condenser coil of the
stator.
These condensers and condenser coil regulate the
output voltage.
5-2-3
ROTOR
The rotor consists of a laminated silicon steel
sheet core and a field coil which
is
wound over the
core.
DC
current
sheet core.
in
the field coil magnetizes the steel
Two
permanent magnets are provided
for the primary exciting action.
fig.
5-3
A
diode rectifier and surge absorber is mounted inside
I
I
Fig.
5-5A
-
33
of
the insulator.
11
I
-
Fig.
Fig.
5-4
5-58
Page 37
5-24
(1)
The
FUSE.
10
ampere
DC
control panel protects whole
getting damage by overload
fuse mounted on the
DC
circuit from
or
short circuit.
Fig.
5-6
5-26
NO-FUSE
BREAKER
The no-fuse breaker protects the generator from getting damage by overloading or short circuit in the
appliance.Table
MODEL
I
RGX1800
I
RGX2400
RGX3500
RGX5500
5-1
shows the capacity of no-fuse breaker by each spec. and their object of protection.
SPECIFICATION
1
1
ov,
1
20v
1
1 1 ov/22ov, 1 2OVl24OV
60HZ-11 OV/22OV, 120V/240V
60HZ-11 OV/22OV, 120V/240V
220v 6.3A
240V
~
~.
11
ov,
120v
50HZ-220V, 240V
50HZ-11 OV/22OV
50HZ-11 OV
50HZ-220V
60Hz-220V
50HZ-240V
5OHZ-11 OV/22OV
11
ov,
120v
50HZ-220V
60Hz-220V
50HZ-240V
50Hz-11 OV/22OV
1
1
60HZ-
OV/220V, Total output amperage
120V/240V
NO-FUSE
I
I
I
I
I
12A (2-Pole, 2-Element)
I
14A (BPole, 2-Element) Total output amperage
1
1
20A
I
22A (2-Pole, 2-Element)
Table
1%
15A
1 OA 60HZ-220V
1OA (2 pcs.)
22A
25A 60HZ-11 OV, 120V
12A
14A
1
40A
22A
18A
(2-Pole,
30A
5-1
BREAKER
5A
6.3A (2 pcs.)
8A
8A
(2 pcs.)
OA
2-Element)
OBJECT
!
i
I
I
i
Output from 30A receptacle 30A
Output from 30A receptacle
Output from 30A receptacle 30A
of
PROTECTION
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total outDut amDeraae
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage 20A
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
Total output amperage
.-
-
34
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Page 38
5-2-6
RECEPTACLE
and
AC
PLUG
(STD.SPEC.)
These are used for taking
varying in rated voltage and current from another, are used. Each model has at least one receptacle to
deliver the rated generator output.
corresponding receptacle, are provided. Table
not to use the receptacles and AC plugs beyond the specified amperage limits to prevent burning.
up to total
from
I
@)
,ei
+y
1
up to 15 amperes
up
(See
Table
AC
two
receptacles
to
30 amperes
Caution.)
5-2
output power from the generator. A total of five kinds of receptacles, each
As
15
amperes
many
AC
plugs as the receptacles, each matching the
5-2
shows the rated current for each receptacle. Be careful
I
I
Caution:
To
connect the appliance
Insert the plug into the receptacle
clockwise
to
lock.
to
locking receptacle,
and
turn
It
NOTE:
NOTE: The generator for
If
your generator has receptacles peculiar to your country, Table
5-3.
Use the proper plug for connecting appliance to the generator.
I
Style
0
U.S.A.
I
Ampere
125v
20A
1 25Vl25OV
20A
Fig.
5-7
5-2
does not apply.
market is equipped with NEMA standard receptacles shown in table
When the generator starts running, the permanent magnet built-in to the rotor generates 3 to
AC
voltage in the main coil and condenser coil wound
As
one or two condensers are connected to the condenser coil, the small voltage at the condenser
coil generates a minute current
@I
which flows through the condenser coil. At this time, a small flux
is produced with which the magnetic force at the rotor’s magnetic pole
magnetic force
As
the current @ increases, the magnetic flux at the rotor’s magnetic pole increases further. Thus the
is
intensified, the respective voltages
on
the stator.
is
intensified.When this
in
the main coil and condenser coil rise up.
voltages at the main coil and condenser coil keep rising by repeating this process.
As
AC
current flows through the condenser coil, the density of magnetic flux in the rotor changes.
This change of magnetic flux induces
coil circuit rectifies this
AC
voltage into
AC
voltage in the field coil, and the diode rectifier
DC.
Thus a
DC
current @ flows through the field coil and
magnetizes the rotor core to generate an output voltage in the main coil.
When generator speed reaches
2700
to
2800
rpm
(50Hz
type) or
3000
to
3300
rpm
current in the condenser coil and field coil increases rapidly.
This acts
to
stabilize the output voltage of each coils. If generator speed further increases
value, the generator output voltage will reach to the rated value.
5-3-2
When the output current @ flows through the main
serves to increase current
flux across the rotor core rises.
VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS UNDER LOAD
@I
in the condenser coil. When current @ increases, the density of magnetic
As
a result, the current flowing in the field coil increases and the
coil
to the appliance, a magnetic flux is produced and
generator output voltage is prevented from decreasing.
(60Hz
to
6V
in
the field
type), the
the rated
of
-1
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36
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Page 40
5-34
"
The full power switch
receptacle
FULL
in
each voltage.
POWER
SWITCH
is
provided for the dual voltage type to take out the full rated power from
f
(Dual
Voltage
Type)
1
Fig.
5-9
120124ov
-
-
-
-
i
i
(or
(or
120124ov
110122Ov)
110122Ov)
240V
240V
-
-
(or
(or
220V)
220V)
r
-
r
-
one
Ret.
i
MC,
1
-
-
Rec.
3
220V)
Fig.
5-10
Switch
Position
1 lOl220V
120/24ov
LOWER VOLTAGE
RECEPTACLE
Rated
output
Half
of
rated
output
Table
5-4
HIGHER VOLTAGE
RECEPTACLE
No
output
can
be
Rated
output
taken.
I
A
Fig.
5-1
1
-
37
-
Page 41
Two main coils are wound over stator core. Each main coil outputs half the rated power at the lower
in
voltage (llOV or 120V). These main coils are wound to be
the same phase. The full power switch
reconnects these main coils in parallel or in series.
Fig.
5-9
shows a circuit diagram-When the full power switch
is
set for single lower voltage indication
(llOV or 120V), the switch position is as indicated by the lower solid line in the diagram. Fig. 5-10 is a
simplified representation of this circuit, showing the two main coils connected in para1lel.h this case, the
higher voltage (220V or 240V) at Rec.
to the rated power (up to
30A
if the rated current is over
cannot be taken out. Rec. 2 for the lower voltage
30A),
and Rec. 1 can output up to a total of 15A.
can
output up
3
When the full power switch is set for double voltage indication (llOV/220V or 120V/240V), the switch
position is as indicated by the upper dotted line in Fig.
Fig. 5-11 is a simplified representation
of
this
5-9.
circuit, showing the two main coils connected in series. In this case, power can be taken simultaneously
from the receptacles for the both voltages. Rec.
for the higher voltage can output
up
to the rated power,
3
but Rec. 1 and Rec. 2 for the lower voltage can output only up to half the rated power each.
Table 5-4 is
a
summary of the above explanation. Select the proper output voltage by full power switch in
accordance with the appliance to be used.
5-34
The generator of 50Hz llOV/220V dual voltage type for
VOLTAGE
CHANGEOVER
SWITCH
U.K.
is provided with voltage changeover
switch instead of full power switch.
The output voltage is selected from llOV and 220V by turning this switch and both voltages cannot be
taken out simultaneously.
VOLTAGE
CHANGEOVER
SWITCH
NFB
11ov
RECEPTACLE
Fig.
5-
J
12
-
38
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Page 42
●
6.SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
1.
Use extreme caution near fuel. A constant danger of explosion or fire exists.
Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use opem flame near the fuel
tank. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. If spilt, wipe it and let dry before starting the engine.
2.
Do not place inflammablematerials near the generator.
Be careful not to put fuel, matches, gunpowder,oily cloth, straw, and any other inflammablesnear the
generator.
e
Do not operate the generator in
3.
a roorn,cave or tunnel. Always oPerate in a well-ventilatedarea”
Otherwise the engine may overheat and also, the poisonous carbon monoxide contained in the exhaust
gases will endanger human lives. Keep the generatorat least 1 m (4 feet) away from structures or
facilities during use.
4.
Operate the generator on a level surface.
If the generator is tilted or moved during use, there is a danger of fuel spillage and a chance that the
generator may tip over.
Do not operate with wet hands or in the rain.
5.
Severe electric shock may occur. If the generator is wet by rain or snow, wipe
it and thoroughly dry it
before starting.
Don’t pour water over the generator directly nor wash it with water.
If the generator is wet with water, the insulationswill be adversely affected
and may cause current
leakage and electric shock.
Do not connect the generator to the commercialpower lines.
6.
This may cause a short-circuitor damage to the generator.Usea transfer switch for connecting with
indoor wiring.
NOTE:The patts numbers of the transfer switches and of tie plastic box to store them are as
shown in Table 6-1.
7
Part No.Part Name
Q’ty
PhaseAllowable Current
365-45604-08
367-45605-08
340-45606-08
367-43008-08
348-43009-08
Use a fuse of the correct capacity. (DC output)
7.
Transfer Switch1115A
Transfer Switch
Transfer Switch1160A
Plastic Box1
Plastic Box1
1
Table 6-1
1
130A
1
30A
60A
If the generator rpm is increased excessively in the overload condition by using an over rated fuse, the
generator may be burnt.
CAUTION :
electricalappliance,thecause can be an overloador a short-oircuit.In such a case, stop
operationimmediatelyand carefullycheck the electrical appliance and AC plugs for faulty
wiring.
If the fuse is burnt or the circuit breaker trippedoff as a result of using an
–39–
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7. RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
Generally, the power rating of an electrical appliance indicates the amount of work that can be done by
it.The electric power required for operating an electrical appliance is not always equal to the output
wattage of the appliance. The electrical appliances generally have a label showing their rated voltage,
frequency, and power consumption (input wattage). The power consumption of an electrical appliance is
the power necessary for using it.When using a generator for operating an electrical appliance,the power
factor and starting wattage must be taken into consideration.
In order to determine the right size generator, it is necessary to add the total wattage of all appliances to
be connected to the unit.
Refer to the followings to calculate the power consumption of each appliance or equipment by its type.
(1) Incandescent lamp, heater, etc. with a power factor of 1.0
Total power consumption must be equal to or less than the rated output of the generator.
Example:
(2) Fluorescent lamps,mercury lamps, etc. with a smaller power factor
Select a generator with a rated output equivalent to 1.2 to 2 times of the power consumption of the
load.
Example:
NOTEI: If a power factor correction capacitor is not applied to the mercury lamp or fluorescent
NOTEZ: Nominal wattage of the fluorscent lamp generally indicates the output wattage of the
A rated 3000W generator can turn thirty 1OOW incandescent lamps on.
A 400W mercury lamp requires 600W to 700W power source to be turned on.
A rated 3000W generator can power four or five 400W mercury lamps.
lamp, the more power shall be required to drive those lamps.
A rated 3000 W generator can drive one or two 400 W mercury lamps without power factor
correction capacitors.
lamp.
Therefore, if the fluorescent lamp has no special indication as to the power consumption,
efficiency should be taken into account as explained in Item (5) on the following page.
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(3) Motor driven tools and light electrical appliances
Generally the starting wattage of motor driven tools and light electrical appliances are 1.2 to 3 times
lager than their running wattage.
Example:
(4) Initially loaded motor driven appliances such as water pumps,compressors,etc.
A rated 250W electric drill requires a 400W generator to start it.
These appliances require large starting wattage which is 3 to 5 times of running wattage.
Example:
NOTEI: .Motor-driven appliances require the aforementioned generator output only at the starting.
NOTEZ: Motor-driven appliances mentioned in Items (3) and (4) vary in their required motor
A rated 9OOW compressor requires a 4500W generator to drive it.
Once their motors are started, the appliances consume about 1.2 to 2 times their rated
power consumption so that the excess power generated by the generator can be used
for other electrical appliances.
starting power depending on the kind of motor and start-up load. If it is diti’icult to
determine the optimum generator capacity, select a generator with a larger capacity.
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(5) Appliances without any indication & t& -&&ver consumption
Some appliances have no indication as to power consumption; but instead the work load (output) is
indicated. In such a case, power consumption is to be worked out according to the numerical formula
mentioned below.
(Output of electrical appliance) = tPower consumption~
(Efficiency)
Efficiencies of
some
electrical appliances are as follows:
Single-phase motor * - * * . * * - - - * * . . * - * 0.6 - 0.75 The smaller the motor, the
1: A 40W fluorescent lamp means that its luminous output is 40W. Its efficiency is 0.7 and
accordingly, power consumption will be 40
+ 0.7= 57W. As explained in
this power consumption value of 57W by 1.2 - 2 and you will get the figure of the necessary
capacity of a generator. In other words, a generator with a rated output of 1OOOWcapacity
can light nine to fourteen 40W fluorescent lamps.
Example
2: Generally speaking, a 400W motor means that its work load is 400W. Efficiency of this
motor is 0.7 and power consumption will be 400 f 0.7= 57OW. When this motor is used for
a motor-driven tool, the capacity of the generator should be multipled by 1.2 to 3 and 570W
as explained in the
MODEL RGX1800
Frequency 50Hz
lncandesent lamp,
heater, etc.
Item(3).
60Hz
item(2),
4400w
multiply
4800W
Fluorescent lamp,
mercury lamp, etc.
Motor-driven tool,
general-purpose motor,
etc.
Water pump,
compressor, etc.
approx.
9oow
I I
approx. approx.
800W 9oow
I I
approx.
4oow 450w
I I
approx.
1 OOOW
approx.
approx.
1lOOW
approx.
1 ooow
approx.
5oow
Tab/e 7-1
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approx.
13oow
approx.
12oow
approx.
600W
approx.
17oow
approx.
15Oow
approx.
750w
approx.
2ooow
approx.
18OOW
approx.
9oow.
approx.
2800w
approx.
2600W
approx.
13oow
approx.
3200W
approx.
2900w
approx.
14oow
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NOTES: Wiring between generator and electrical appliances
7. Allowable current of cable
Use a cable with an allowable current that is higher than the rated input current of the load
(electrical appliance). If the input current is higher than the allowable current of the cable used, the
cable will become excessively heated and deteriorate the insulation, possibly burning it out.
Table 7-2 shows cables and their allowable currents for your reference.
2. Cable length
If a long cable is used, a voltage drop occurs due to the increased resistance in the conductors
decreasing the input voltage to the load (electrical product). As a result, the load can be damaged.
Table 7-2 shows voltage drops per 100 meters of cable.
Current Amp.
mm’ No. A No. I mm QllOOm 1A 3A
0.75 18 7 30 IO.18 2.477 2.5U 8U
1.27 16 12 5010.18 1.486 1.5u 5u
2.0 14 17 37 IO.26 0.952 1u 3u
3.5 112-101 23 1
5.5 10-8 25 70 I 0.32 0.332 - 1U
45 IO.32
0.517
I
Table 7-2
- 1.5u
I I
XJyJ-yA
2u 2.5U I3.5U 4U 5U
Voltage drop indicates as V =
R mens resistance ( Q /lo0 m) on the above table.
I means electric current through the wire (A).
f2 means the length of the wire (m).
The length of wire indicates round length,it means twice the length from generator to electrical tools.
designed for fast, easy diagnosis and repair of
Robin generators.
The “Dr. Robin” has the following features:
(1) Functions of voltmeter, frequency meter,
meggertester, capacitance meter and circuit
tester are combined in one unit.
(2) Fast and easy readout by digital indicator.
(3) Built-in automatic battery checker indicates
the time to change batteries.
(4) Tester and accessories are installed in a
handy, sturdy case for easy car-ring.
l
SPEClFlCATlONS
Fig. 8-l
Model
Part Number
Voltage
i%
Frequency
s
nr
P Resistance
‘Z
3
Condenser Capacity
3
I
Insulation Resistance
Circuit Protector
Power Source
Accessories
Dimensions (L X W X H)
Weight
2 x 6F44P (006P) Dry Cell Battery
Test leads with needle probes . . . 1 set
Test leads with jack plclgs . . . . . . 1 set
285 mmx200 mmxll0 mm
Table 8-1
Dr. Robin
388-47565-08
0-500V AC
25-70Hz
0.1-l ,999 Q
lo-100 ,zF
3MQ
Fuse
1.6kg
The “Dr. Robin”generator tester can be ordered from Robin generator distributors by the following part
number.
Dr. Robin Part Number : 388-47565-08
If you do not have a “Dr. Robin’generator tester,use the instruments described in the following section
for checking generator parts.
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8-l-2 INSTRUMENTS
(1) VOLTMETER
AC voltmeter is necessary-The approximate
AC voltage ranges of the voltmeters to be
used for various types of generators are as
follows:
0 to 15OV: Type with an output voltage of
110 or 120V
0 to 300V: Type with an output voltage of
220,230 or 240V
0 to 15OV, 0 to 330V: Dual voltage type
(2) AMMETERS
AC ammeter is necessary. An AC ammeter
with a range that can be changed according to
the current rating of a given generator is most
desirable. (About lOA, 20A, 100A)
FOR AC
Fig. 8-2
(3) FREQUENCY METER
Frequency range : About 45 to 65Hz
NOTE: Be careful of the frequency meter’s
input voltage range.
FOR AC
Fig. 8-3
1:
j:. /i
b--j;.
: /-.--.
II
!j
r-
I i
F
i
Fig. 8-4
ii!
II
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(4) CIRCUIT TESTER
Used for measuring resistance, etc.
(5) MEGGER TESTER
Used for measuring generator insulation
resistance.
Select one with testing voltage range of
5oov.
I
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Fig. 8-5
There are various types of tachometers, such
as contactless type, contact type, and strobe
type. The contact type can be used only when
the generator and engine have been disassembled. The contactless type is recommended.
I
CONTACTLESS TYPE
I
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Fig. 8-6
CONTACT TYPE
STnOdE TYPE
Fig. 8-7
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8-2 AC OUTPUT MEASURING
TO AC RECEPTACLE
Fig. 8-8
Use a circuit like the shown in Fig.88 for measuring AC output. A hot plate or lamp with a power factor
of 1.0 may be used as a load. Adjust the load and rpm. and check that the voltage range is as specified in
Table 8-2.at the rated amperage and rated rpm.
-
Rated voltage
Voltage range
1lOV
107-119v 117-130v 215-238U 235-20OU
120v
Table 8-2
8-3 MEASURING INSULATION RESISTANCE
Use a “Dr. Robin”generator tester in megger tester
mode or use a megger tester to check the
insulation resistance. Connect a megger tester to
one of receptacle output terminals and the ground
terminal, then measure the insulation resistance.
An insulation resistance of 1 megohm or more is
normal. (The original insulation resistance at the
time of shipment from the factory is 10 megohm
or more.)
If it is less than 1 megohm, disassemble the
generator and measure the insulation resistance of
the stator, rotor and control panel individually.
l
STATOR
(1) Measure the insulation resistance between
BLUE lead and the core.
(2) Measure the insulation resistance between
WHITE lead and the core.
(3) Measure the insulation resistance between
YELLOW lead and the core.
(4) Measure the insulation resistance between
BROWN lead and the core.
22OV
MEGGER TESTER
\
240v
n
Fig. 8-9
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Fig. 8-10
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ROTOR
Measure the insulation across one of the soldered
terminals of the rotor and the core.
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CONTROL PANEL
Measure the insulation resistances between the
live parts and the grounded parts.
Fig. 8-l 1
Fig. 8-12
Any part where the insulation resistance is less than 1MQ has faulty insulation, and may cause electric
leakage and electric shock.
Replace the faulty part.
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9. CHECKING FUNCTIONAL MEMBERS
9-l PILOT LAMP and VOLTMETER
Check the pilot lamp and the voltmeter if it is
turned on by applying specific voltage.
Pilot lamp and voltmeter cannot be checked with
circuit tester because its resistance is too large.
(See Fig.9-1.)
Pilot lamp should be turned on at 70 to 120V.
n.
Fig. 9-1
9-2 AC RECEPTACLES
Using a “Dr. Robin”or a circuit tester, check continuity between the two terminals at the rear of the AC
receptacles while the receptacle is mounted on the control panel. When continuity is found between the
output terminals of the receptacle with a wire connected across these terminals, the AC receptacle is
normal. When the wire is removed and no continuity is found between these terminals, the receptacles
are also normal.
AC RECEPTACLE
Fig. 9-2A
Fig. 9-2B
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9-3 CIRCUIT BREAKER
Check continuity between each of two terminals at
the rear of the circuit breaker while it is mounted
on the control panel. Normally, there is continuity
between each of the two when the circuit breaker
is on while there is no continuity when the circuit
breaker is off.
Fig. 9-3
9-4 STATOR
Disengage connectors on the wires from stator and
check the resistance between wires with a “Dr.
Robin” or a circuit tester refering to the following
table.
NOTE: If the circuit tester is not sufficiently accurate, it may not show the values given and may give
erroneous readings.
Erroneous readings will also occur when there is a wide variation of resistance among coil
windings or when measurement is performed at ambient temperatures different from 20°C(68”F).
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9-5 ROTOR ASSEMBLY
(1) Using a “Dr. Robin” or a circuit tester, measure the resistance of the field coil at the terminals.
(RXlQ &lo%)
MODEL
RESISTANCE
NOTE 1: Because a diode is soldered to the coil
ends at the terminals, resistance may
be measured only when tester probes
touche the terminals in one
nation of polarity. Therefore, if no resistance reading appears, try checking
in reverse polarity.
NOTE 2: If the circuit tester is not sufficiently
accurate, it may not show the values
given and may give
readings.
Erroneous reading will also occur when
there is a wide variation of resistance
among coil windings or when measurement is performed at embient tem-
peratures ditferent from 20°C(68”F).
RGX1800 RGX2400
2.5 Q
2.7 $2
Table 9-2
combi-
erroneous
RgEy Rgzy
2.1 R 2.2 R 1.6 R
Fig. 9-5
RGXSOO
n.
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9-5 CONDENSER
Use a “Dr. Robin” in capacitance meter mode to check the capacity of condensers. (See Fig.9-6).
RGXl800, RGX2400
Fig. 9-6
RGX3!500
NOTE: Be sure to discharge condensers by shorting condenser leads each other before checking their
capacitance,or the accurate reading cannot be obtained.
RGX5!500
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n
NORMAL CAPACITY OF CONDENSER
MODEL RGXl BOO
0
14,xF 20,~F
RGX2400
RGX3500
17fiFX2 28,~FX2
RGX5500
Resistance
0
14,~F 20,~F
Table 9-3
17pFX2 28fiFX2
H If such an instrument is unavailable, the condenser can be checked by replacing with a new one.
If the generator performs good with new condenser, the cause of trouble is defect in original
condenser.
9-7 DIODE RECTIFIER
DIODE RECTIFIER
Brown/
White
Orange
Orange 0
Brown
Fig. 9-9 Fig. 9-10
0 II
rl
Brown
II
Brown/White
CIRCUIT TESTER
Circuit inside of the diode rectifiers is as shown in Fig. 9-9. Check continuity between each terminal by
using a circuit tester as shown in Fig. 9-10. The rectifier is normal when condtinuity is as follows:
H Checking table for analogue circuit tester.
Analogue circuit tester
I
Apply red @ needle
of the circuit tester
Brown
Brown
Orange
Brown
I I. I I
No continuity
Continuity
Apply black @needle of the circuit tester
Brown Orange BrownMlhite
No continuity No continuity Continuity
Brown/White
No continuity
Table 9-4-l
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n
Checking table for digital circuit tester.
Apply red @ needle of the circuit tester
No continuity 1 No continuity Continuity
.I
No continuity
Apply black 0 needle
of the circuit tester
NOTE I:
Because of the difference of measuring method between the analogue circuit tester and the
Digital circuit tester
Brown
Brown
drange
Brown/White
Brown Brown Orange Brown/White
No continuity Continuity
Continuity Continuity
I I
No continuity No continuity
Table 9-4-2
digital circuit tester, polarity of tester needles should be reversed.
NOTE 2: “Continuity” means forward direction characteristics of the diode, and different from short
circuit condition (in which a pointer of the tester goes out of its normal scale), shows
resistance to some extent. When results of the checking indicates failure even in one
section,replace with a new one.
NOTE 3:
Simpson brand analogue testers are digital.
IO. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
10-I PREPARATION and PRECAUTIONS
1) Be sure to memorize the location of individual parts when disassembling the generator so that the
generator can be reassembled correctly. Tag the disassembled part with the necessary information to
facilitate easier and smoother reassembly.
2) For more convenience,divide the parts into several groups and store them in boxes.
3) To prevent bolts and nuts from being misplaced or installed incorrectly, place them temporarily back
at their original position.
4) Handle disassembled parts with care; clean them before reassembly using a neutral cleaning fluid.
5) Use all disassembly/assembly tools properly, and use the proper tool for each specific job.
10-2 SPECIAL TOOLS for DISASSEMBLY and ASSEMBLY
REAR COVER PULLER
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104 DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Step Part to remove
Fuel Tank
1.
Description Remarks
(1) Discharge fuel from the tank.
1. Shut the fuel strainer.
2. Remove the strainer cup.
3. Put a vessel to receive fuel under the
strainer and open the fuel cock to
discharge fuel. (See Fig. 10-l.)
4. Attach the strainer cup to the strainer
body.
Tool
Use utmost care about
fire hazard.
Wipe off sprit fuel
thoroughly.
Do not lose the filter
screen.
Fig. 10-l
(2) Disconnect fuel hose from the strainer.
Loosen the hose clamp on top of the
strainer and pull out the fuel hose from
the strainer. (See Fig. 10-2.)
(3) Take off the four nuts and remove the
fuel tank. (See Fig. 10-3.)
Pliers
13 mm spanner or
box wrench
Fig. 10-2
Fig. 10-3
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tep Part to remove
Description
Remarks
Tool
2.
Control Box
(1) Take off the grommet from the rear
pannel of control box.
(See Fig. 10-4.)
(2) Disconnect the connector on the wiring
from the control box to the alternator.
(3) Remove the fuel strainer.
Remove the nut on top of the fuel
strainer located beside the control box.
(See Fig. 10-S.)
Fig. IO-4
(4) Take off the three bolts and remove the
control box from the frame.
(See Fig. 10-6.)
(5) Take off the bushing from the bottom of
the control box.
(See Fig. 10-7.)
Fig. 10-5
Press the upper end of
the bushing and pull
out.
10 mm spanner
box wrench
Oi
Fig. IO-6
Fig. 10-7
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Step Part to remove
Description Remarks
Tool
3.
Pipe Frame
(1) Remove SIDE PLATE from frame.
(See Fig. 10-8.)
64
bolt. . . . _ . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pcs.
Remove the mount rubbers from SIDE
PLATE.
(2) Remove the nuts which fix the engine
and alternator on the mount rubbers.
(3) Dismount the engine and alternator from
the frame.
10 mm spanner 0:
box wrench
12 mm spanner 0:
box wrench
Take out the engine and
alternator assy from the
side of the frame.
(See Fig. 10-9.)
Fig. 10-8
MOUNT RUBBER..
Fig. 10-9
MOUNT RUBBER
WBOLT
BoNUT . . . 2pcs.
. . . . . . 21~s.
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itep Part to remove
4.
Rear Cover
Description Remarks Tool
(1) Remove the end cover. (See Fig. 10-l 1.)
66
bolt . . . . . _ . . . . . _ _ . . _ 4 pcs.
(2) Take off the rear cover.
1. Remove the four bolts which fasten
the rear cover to the front cover.
6@f,c,lt . . . . . . . . . . . .._.. dpcs.
2. Use a special tool “REAR COVER
I
PULLER” to remove the rear cover.
a) Insert the two screws of the special
tool into the thread holes of the
rear cover.
b) Apply the center bolt of the special
tool on the head of the through bolt.
c) Tighten the center bolt to pull out
the rear cover.
10 mm spanner 01
box wrench
10 mm spanner 01
box wrench
Insert the two screws
sufficiently and evenly,
or the thread hole may be
damaged at removing.
Fig. lo-11 Fig. lo-12
In the case that REAR COVER PULLER” is unavailable, remove the
rear cover by the following instructions.
2’. Hit on the boss and legs -of rear Do not give a strong hit
cover with a plastic hammer to on the boss or legs.
loosen.
Fig. lo-13
Box wrench
Plastic hammer
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Step Part to remove
5.
Staitor (1) Remove the four bolts which fasten the
Description : Remarks
stator to the rear cover.
(See Fig. 10-14.)
(2) Rut a piece of lumber on the floor in
upright position.
(See Fig. 10-E)
Tool
10 mm socket
wrench
&BOLT . . . . . .4pcs.
60 SPRING WASHER
Fig. 10-14
(3) Hold the rearcover and stator upside
down with both hands.
(4) Down the rear cover and stator over the
lumber lightly hitting the bottom of rear
cover to the top end of lumber to pull out
the stator.
(See Fig. 10-16.)
+NOTES]
1. Apply fingers to stator coil to keep the stator from dropping on the floor.
2. Gently hit the bottom of rear cover to the top end of lumber several times until the stator
comes out loose.
Fig. 10-15
Fig. 10-16
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Zep Part to remove
Description
Remarks
Tool
5.
Stator
(5). Take apart the support ring and
stator from rear cover.
SUPPORT RING
@BOLT . . . _ _ .4pcs.
w SPRING WASHER
. . . . . . . . . . 4 PCS.
@WASHER
. . . . 4~~s.
6.
Rotor
i
(1) Take off the through bolt.
Apply a box wrench on the head of
through bolt. Hit the wrench handle with
a hammer counter-clockwise to loosen.
Fig. IO-18
Fig. 10-17
Box wrench
Plastic hammer
(2) Put the engine on the working table recoil starter side down.
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tep Part to remove
Description
Remarks
Tool
6. Rotor
(3) Use a bolt and oil as a tool for pulling
out rotor in the following procedures :
1. Pour engine oil into the center hole of
rotor shaft.
Fill with oil to the shaft end.
(See Fig. 10-19.)
2. Prepare a bolt with the following
thread size:
RGX1800,2400,3500. . MlOXP1.25
RGX5500........... M12XP1.50
3. Apply a few turns of seal tape around
the tip of the bolt.
(See Fig. 10-20.)
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!
I
Fig. 10-19
until the rotor comes off loose.
lit pressure inside the rotor
apart the rotor from the
Fig. 10-20
Socket wrench
Fig. 10-21
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Step Part to remove
Description
Remarks
Tool
7. Front Cover
(1) Remove the front cover.
Loosen the four bolts and remove the
front cover.
84 bolt.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4pa.
Fig. 10-22
12 mm Socket
wrench
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104 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
104-l FRONT COVER
Attach the front cover to the engine main bearing
cover. Match the faucet joint and tighten the bolts.
M8 X 18mm bolt . . . . . .4 pcs.
M8 spring washer . . _ . -4 pcs.
Tightening torque : 120 - 140 kg-cm
- 10.1 ftlbs.
8.7
104-2 ROTOR
(1) Wipe off oil, grease and dust from the tapered
portion of engine shaft and matching tapered
hole of rotor shaft.
(2) Mount the rotor to the engine shaft.
Tighten the through bolt.
Apply a wrench on the through bolt and hit
wrench handle clockwise with a hammer to
tighten.
If an impact wrench is available, use it.
Tightening torque :
RGX1800,2400 : 115 - 135 kg-cm
8.7
- 10.8 ftlbs.
RGX3500,5500 : 230 - 250 kg-cm
16.6 - 19.5 ftlbs.
Fig. 10-23
Fig. lo-24
104-3 STATOR
(1) Put the stator in the rear cover setting the four
grooves on the side of stator with thread holes
of the rear cover.
Tighten the four bolts tentatively to check if
the grooves and thread holes are aligned
correctly. (See Fig-lo-25.)
(2) Remove the four bolts.
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@BOLT . . . . . .4pcs.
60SPRlNG WASHER
. . . . . . . . . . 4 pa.
60 WASHER . . . . 4 PCS.
Fig. 10-25
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(3) Apply the support ring between the rear cover
and the stator.
Tap on the support ring evenly using an
aluminum bar and a hammer to press into the
rear cover. (See Fig-lo-26.)
CAUTION: Be careful of the position of hook-
ing holes of the support ring.
(4) Join the stator to rear cover with four bolts,
1) Connect the rubber pipe to the engine carburetor and fasten it with a hose clamp. Attach the banjo to
the opposite end of the rubber pipe, tighten it with a hose clamp, and fasten the pipe to the fuel
strainer with the banjo bolt.
2) Fasten the strainer to the strainer bracket with the joint nuts.
3) Mount the fuel tank on the side plates with rubber washers between them.
M6 X20 mm black bolts
M6 washers
“.~..““..““....................... 4 pcs.
M6 spring washers
NOTE : For easy tank assembly, glue the rubber washers over the holes on the side plates.
4) Connect the rubber pipe
First, fit the hose clamps on the rubber pipe, connect the strainer and fuel tank, then fasten the rubber
pipe with the hose clamps.
NOTE : Apply a drop of oil to the rubber pipe so that it may easily be connected to the strainer and the
fuel tank.
PLUG
TANK
FUEL
\
FUEL GAUGE
NUT (JOINT)
v~ HOSE CLAMP
FUEL STRAINER -
/
BANJO
Fig. 1037
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STRAINER BRACKET
/
ARBURETOR
cc,
HOSE CLAMP
pu
BANJO BOLT
t
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10-S CHECKING, DISASSEMBLY and REASSEMBLY of the CONTROL BOX
10-5-l CHECKING OF THE CONTROL BOX
Dismount the control box from frame.
Remove the control panel and check each components and wiring.
Refer to Section 9 for the detail of checking procedure for the components in the control box.
10-5-2 DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the control panel from the control box.
M4screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
PCS. (RGX1800, RGX2400, RGX3500)
M4 screw .-*-***.--..** 8pcs. (RGX5500)
(2) Disconnect the connectors on the wires to detach the control panel and box.
(3) Remove the condensers and diode rectifier from the control box.
(4) After disconnecting individual wires, remove the control panel components.
NOTE: DC fuse, full power switch and pilot lamp have their wires soldered. Unsolder them to
remove those parts if necessary.
10-5-3 REASSEMBLY
(1) Install the receptacles, no-fuse breaker, fuse, terminals, switches, etc. on the control panel and wire
them.
NOTE : Circuit diagrams are shown in Section 12. Colored wires are used for easy idenfification, and
are of the correct capacity and size. Use heat-resistant type wires (permissible temperature
range 75°C or over) in the specified gauge shown in the circuit diagrams.
(2) Install condensers, and diode rectifier into the control box.
(3) Connect the wires of control panel components and control box.
Fasten the earth w’ires to the rear of the control box using a M4 nut to the bolt which fixes the
condenser bracket to the inside of the control box. (See Fig.lO-38.)
(4) Attach the control panel to the control box.
M4 Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
PCS. (RGX1800, RGX2400, RGX3500)
M4 screw *--.--.*..-*-. 8pcs. (RGX5500)
Tightening torque
REAR COVER
---- 12 - 15 kg-cm
CLAMP M4
EARTH WIRES
NUT
WELDING NUT
To EARTH TERMINAL
,CONDENSER BRACKET
Fig. 10-38
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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
11-l NO AC OUTPUT
11-1-l CHECKING CONDENSER
Check the capacity of condensers using a “Dr. Robin”generator tester in capacitance meter mode.
NOTE : Be sure to discharge condensers by shorting condenser leads each other before checking their
capacitance, or the accurate reading cannot be obtained.
Fig. 11-l
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NORMAL CAPACITY OF CONDENSER
MODEL RGXl800
CAPACIlY
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If such an instrument is unavailable,the condenser can be checked by replacing with a new one-If the
14pF
RGX2400
2fJfiF
Table 1 l-l
RGX3500 RGXSSOO
17,uFx2
28,uFX2
generator performs good with new condenser, the cause of trouble is defect in original condenser.
11-l-2 CHECKING STATOR
W Remove control panel and disconnect stator
wires at the connectors.
W Measure the resistance between terminals on
stator leads. (See Fig. 11-2)
Refer to Table 9-l for normal resistance.
If stator is faulty, replace it with a new one.
Fig. 11-2
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Check the insulation resistance between
stator core and each stator lead using a Dr.
Robin generator tester in megger tester mode
or a megger tester. (Fig. 11-3)
If insulation is bad, replace stator with a new
one.
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CHECKING ROTOR
(1) CHECKING FIELD COIL
Remove rear cover and stator.
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Fig. 11-4
Using a Dr. Robin or a circuit tester, measure the resistance of the field coil at the terminals.
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(RxlQ flO%)
MODEL RGX1800 RGX2400
RESISTANCE
2.5 C-2
2.7 Q
RGXSOO
Table 11-2
6ow
2.1 n
RgEy
2.2 a
RGX!iSOO
1.6Q
NOTE I : Because a diode is soldered to the coil
ends at the terminals, resistance may
be measured only when tester probes
touch the terminals in one combination
of polarity- Therefore, if no resistance
reading appears, try checking in
reverse polarity.
IRemedy
If the resistance is not normal, replace rotor with a
new one.
Fig. 11-5
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W IMeasure the insulation across one of the
soldered terminals of the rotor and the core. =
(FigAl-6)
If insulation is bad, replace rotor with a new
one.
11-2 AC VOLTAGE IS TOO HIGH OR TOO LOW
11-2-l CHECKING ENGINE SPEED
If the engine speed is too high or too low, adjust it
to the rated r.p.m.
[How to adjust engine r.p.m.1
W Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting screw.
Fig. 11-6
W Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to de-
crease engine speed or counter-clockwise to
increase engine speed.
Normal engine speed at no load is :
3100 - 3150 r.p.m. for 5OHz type
3700 - 3750 r.p.m. for 60Hz type
11-2-2 CHECKING CONDENSER
Check condenser referring to Step 11-1-l.
11-2-3 CHECKING STATOR
Check stator referring to Step 11-1-2.
i ADJUSTING BOLT
- RtSX1800,2400,3!500 1
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~RGX5500 1
Fig. 11-7
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1 l-2-4 CHECKING ROTOR
Check rotor referring to Step 11-1-3.
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1 l-3 AC VOLTAGE IS NORMAL AT NO-LOAD, BUT THE LOAD CANNOT BE APPLIED.
11-3-l CHECK THE ENGINE SPEED.
If the engine speed is low, adjust it to the rated r.p.m.
* Refer to Step 11-2-1 for engine speed adjustment.
11-3-2 CHECK THE TOTAL WAlTAGE OF APPLIANCES CONNECTED TO THE GENERATOR.
Refer to Section 7 “RANGE OF APPLICATIONS” for the wattage of the appliances.
If the generator is over-loaded, reduce the load to the rated output of the generator.
11-3-3 CHECK THE APPLIANCE FOR TROUBLE.
If the appliance is faulty, repair it.
11-3-4 CHECK IF THE ENGINE IS OVER-
HEATED.
If the cooling air inlet and/or cooling air outlet is
clogged with dirt, grass, chaff or other debris,
remove it.
115-5 CHECK THE INSULATION OF THE
GENERATOR.
Stop the engine. Measure the insulation resistance
between the live terminal of the receptacle and
the ground terminal.
If the insulation resistance is less than 1 MQ, disassemble the generator and check the insulation
resistance of the stator, rotor and the live parts in
the control box. (Refer to Section 8-3.)
Any part where the insulation resistance is less
than 1 MQ, the insulation is faulty and may cause
electric leakage.
Replace the faulty part.
AIR OUTLET
Fig. 1 l-8
Fig. 17-9
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11-4 NO DC OUTPUT
11-4-l CHECK THE AC OUTPUT.
Check the generator by following Step 11-1-l through Step 11-1-3.
1 l-4-2 CHECK THE DC FUSE.
Check the fuse in the fuse holder.
If the fuse is blown, check for the cause of fuse
FUS
blowing, and then replace with a new one.
FUSE : 10A
NOTE: If the DC output is used to charge a
large capacity battery or an overdischarged battery, an excessive current
may flow causing fuse blow.
1 l-4-3 CHECK THE WIRING.
Check all the wires to be connected correctly.
1 l-4-4 CHECK THE DIODE RECTIFIER.
Remove the control panel and check the diode
rectifier with a circuit tester.
Refer to Section 9-7 “DIODE RECTIFIER” for the
checking procedure.
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11-4-5 CHECK THE DC COIL
Fig. 11-11
Check the resistance between two brown leads from stator with a circuit tester.
If the resistance reading is much larger or smaller than the specified value, the DC coil of the stator is
faulty. Replace stator with a new one.
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11-5 IDLE CONTROL (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)
11-5-l ENGINE SPEED IS NOT INCREASED WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED
(1) Inspect the solenoid bracket.
Check the bend angle of solenoid bracket.
If the bracket is distorted, correct the angle
with proper tool.
.EN
SOLENOID BRA&ET
SOLENOID
p-g&+$
RGX2400,3!500
SOLENOID f&KET
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Fig. 17-12
RGX5500
(2) Check the wattage of load appied to the generator.
If the generator is loaded over the rated wattage, the engine speed can not be increased.
Most induction loads such as electric motor or electric tools or welding machine require three to five
times large wattage of their ratings at starting.
This starting wattage must not exceed the rated output of the generator.
(3) Check the slow set r.p.m.
The normal idling speed by the IDLE
CONTROL is as follows :
RGX2400,3500
-...‘* 3150 - 3200 r.p.m.
RGX5500 *..*.**.-**... 2700 - 2800 r.p.m.
Adjust the idling speed monitoring the volt-
meter so that it indicates between 75 volt and
85 volt.
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Turn the adjusting screw to adjust the slow
speed.
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Fig. 11-13
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(4) Check the wiring through ZCT on the IDLE
CONTROL UNIT BOARD.
ZCT
A) Single Voltage Type
Make sure that an output wire from main coil
is passing through the ZCT on the IDLE
CONTROL UNIT.
B) Dual Voltage Type
Check that two output wires (black wire and
red wire) from main coils are passing through
the ZCT on the IDLE CONTROL UNIT in the
same direction.
UNIT
Fig. 11-14
(5) Checking the IDLE CONTROL UNIT
Check the resistance between six leads of IDLE CONTROL UNIT with circuit tester.
OUTPUT
WIRE
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IDLE CONTROL UNIT
TES-
Fig. 11-15
Tester Polarity
LIGHT BLUE (FUSE)
LIGHT BLUE
RED
20-50kQ
20-50kQ
UGHT BLUE (FUSE)
Langer than 190kQ
2-16kQ
Table 11-4
NOTE : Take & 10% tolerance on above resistance value.
If the measurement differs largely from momral value, the IDLE CONTROL UNIT is defective.
Replace with a new one.
UGHT BLUE
Langer than 85kQ Langer than 85kQ
RED
03
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11-5-2 ENGINE SPEED IS NOT REDUCED WHEN LOAD IS OFF.
(1) Check the distortion of the SOLENOID BRACKET as shown in step 11-5-l-(1).
(2) Check the FUSE on wiring of IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
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Remove the control panel from control box.
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Check the FUSE in the fuse holder of IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
If fuse is blown, replace with a new one. (FUSE : 0.3A)
FUSE
FUSE HOLDER
Fig. 11-16
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(3) Check the wiring of SOLENOID.
Check two leads from SOLENOID are securely connected.
(4) Check the wiring of IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Check all leads from IDLE CONTROL UNIT are securely and correctly connected.
(5) Checking the SOLENOID.
SOLENOID
Measure the resistance between two leads from
SOLENOID.
NORMAL RESISTANCE
235 - 290 8
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If the resistance is larger or smaller than this
range, SOLENOID is defective,
Replace with a new one.