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1.8 Fuel Conversion

The multi-fuel system allows conversion from natural

gas (NG) to LPG (or vice-versa) in the field while

maintaining emissions-standard compliance. A trained

technician or an authorized distributor/dealer can

convert the fuel system.

WARNING

Accidental starting.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Disconnect the battery cables before

working

Remove the negative (--) lead first

when disconnecting the battery.

Reconnect the negative (--) lead last

when reconnecting the battery.

Disabling the generator set.

cause severe injury or death.

generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the

generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset

button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the

power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the

battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative

(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these

precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the

remote start/stop switch.

WARNING

Explosive fuel vapors.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Use extreme care when handling,

storing, and using fuels.

Fuel Conversion Procedure

The fuel selector valve allows field-conversion between

natural gas (NG) and LPG. The valve is factory-set to

comply with applicable emission standards and to

provide the best possible hot and cold starting.

Note: Do not adjust the factory-set screw on the

selector valve. Adjusting the screw may violate

federal and state laws. See Figure 1-14.

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the

generator

set.

Accidental starting can

Before working on the

Use the following procedure to convert the fuel system.

The procedure includes removing the side panel,

removing the cap from the fuel selector valve, and

making the fuel selection.

See Figure 1-10 for fuel system components.

1. Gas shutoff valve

2. Gas regulator

3. Selector valve cap

4. Selector valve

Figure 1-10 Fuel System

1. Press the OFF button on the generator set

controller.

2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger.

3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting

battery, negative (--) lead first.

4. Turn off the fuel supply.

5. Remove panel screws and remove the left side

louvered panel. Figure 1-11.

1. Panel screws

2. Left side panel

3. Fuel system. See Figure 1-10 for details.

Figure 1-11 Remove Left Panel

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