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Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Operation and Maintenance Manual Gas engine Model: WP13 WEICHAI AMERICA CORP.
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Weichai America Corp. Purpose This manual is intended to inform customers on how to operate, install and maintain the Weichai America WP13 gas engine. This document will be provided to customer so they can incorporate this information into their manuals and service documents.
Engine Introduction and Performance Parameters ..............5 1. Introduction of Engine Model ................... 5 2. Engine Main Performance Parameters ................5 3. WP13 Gas Engine Data ....................6 U.S. EPA Legal Requirements ....................7 Emission Related Installation Instructions .................. 7 Personal Safety ..........................
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Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. 8. Check Air Filter .........................22 9. Inspect Belts, Pipes, Clamps and Hoses ................22 10. Inspect Ignition System ....................22 11. Check Coolant Conditioner .....................22 12. Check water pump ......................23 13. Test and/or Replace Batteries ..................23 14.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Description of the Illustration Marks Dismounting (assembly parts) Oil Coating Fitting (assembly parts) Special Tools Marking (do before disassemble, Pay attention to assembly adjust when assemble) direction Filling – full charge (such as Deflating lubricating oil, cooling water, etc.)
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Engine Introduction and Performance Parameters 1. Introduction of Engine Model WP13 TA/NA NA: Natural aspirated TA: Turbocharged G: Gas engine WPxx: Engine series 2. Engine Main Performance Parameters Illustration 1- Engine nameplate See engine nameplate to find engine model, series number, rated power, rated speed and weight.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. 3. WP13 Gas Engine Data Item Unit Content Engine type WP13 Turbocharged Number of cylinders Displacement 12.54 Cylinder bore * stroke 127 * 165 Compression ratio 9.75 Idle speed...
The repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing may maintain, replace, or repair emissions control devices and systems. The emissions warranty is not conditioned on the engine being serviced by a Weichai America dealer or service establishment. Emission Related Installation Instructions...
Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage or decrease the life of equipment. Weichai America Corp. is continually striving to improve its products and therefore reserves the right to make improvements and changes when it becomes practical and/ or possible to do so, without incurring any obligation to make changes or additions to previously sold equipment.
Oil and Coolant Information Natural Gas Engine Oil Weichai America Corp. recommends using a straight weight or multi-weight low ash content oil specifically formulated for Natural Gas Engines. Specific weight depends on operating temperatures. Consult your oil supplier for specific product recommendations.
The engines moving parts are closely fitted for long service, and even though all Weichai America WP13 Gas Engines are run before they leave the factory, an additional period may be required before uniform oil films are established between all mating parts. The main purpose of break-in is to seat the compression rings to the cylinder walls.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Rating Definition for Power Generation 1. Continuous Power (COP) is defined as being the maximum power which the generating set is capable of delivering continuously whilst supplying a constant electrical load when operated for an unlimited number of hours per year.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Engine Hoist While lifting, the centerline of the crankshaft of the engine must be kept level; no tilt or single- point lifting. Lift and lower slowly (See Illustration 1)
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Engine Operation WARNING The use of starting fluids could create an extremely hazardous condition and is not authorized with this engine. The use of starting fluid could cause severe injury and/or damage to equipment.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Service Intervals NOTE Non-critical emission-related maintenance is not necessary to keep the emission-related warranty valid. CAUTION Failure to follow these scheduled maintenance intervals could cause engine damage or decreased engine life.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Maintenance Intervals – Emergency Preventative Maintenance Schedule – Emergency Interval Every Event Maintenance Event Weekly The first 250 hrs or Number Years 50 hours months 1 year Check Engine Oil Level...
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. WP13 Gas Engine Maintenance Procedures 1. Check Engine Oil A. Ensure engine is level. B. Pull dipstick after the engine stop running at least 5 minutes. C. Ensure oil level is between high and low marks.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. 3. Check Oil Pressure A. When engine is running and at normal operating temperature, check oil pressure gauge. i. Some engines will have an analog gauge and others will have an electronic gauge from the ECU.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. E. Remove the old filters by the filter wrench. Wipe filter base clean. Then apply a thin coat of motor oil to o- ring on new oil filter(s). F. Install oil filter. Tighten filter until the rubber gasket contacts base. Rotate 3/4 to 1 circle to tighten.
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Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Rotate the crankshaft until the number 1 piston is on the compression stroke and the timing pointer on the front cover is in-line with the “TDC” mark on the crankshaft damper.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. E. Rotate the crankshaft (360°) until the number 6 piston is on the compression stroke and the timing pointer on the front cover is in line with the “TDC” mark on the vibration dampener.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. CAUTION Before installing spark plug, ensure plug and cylinder threads are clean and undamaged. Torque spark plugs to specifications. Over-tightened can cause damage and removal of spark plug difficult. Under-tightened could cause the spark plug to overheat, resulting in pre-ignition and possible engine damage.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. When coolant is at room temperature or below, remove a sample of coolant and measure the levels of coolant additives with a test strip (applies to conventional coolants only).
Weichai America Corp. Maintenance for Long-Term Storage Weichai America Corp. runs all completed engines prior to shipping to customers. Your engine was hot tested and calibrated using fully formulated coolant in the cooling system and Mobil Pegasus 805 40W Natural Gas Engine Oil prior to being drained and shipped to you. Your engine can be stored Six (6) to twelve (12) months depending on humidity control in storage without any further service.
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Engine Fastener Torque Specifications Tightening torque (N ) + further Permissible times ·m Fastener’s Name Bolt Specification turned angle (°) of repeat used The first time 80N·m, the second time 140N·m Main bearing M18-10.9...
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Torque Head Bolts and Nuts NOTE: Cylinder head bolts are allowed to be reused and torqued only three (3) times. Discard these bolts after the third torque because they lose their elasticity and strength and should not be torqued for a fourth time.
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Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. 0.125 (Galvanized) 0.14 (Bright) Strength 10.9 12.9 10.9 12.9 Class Bolt Specs Recommended Torque (N · m ) 13.0 16.0 14.0 1100 1000 1200 1400 1650 1050 1500 1800...
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Engine Service Schedule Log Service Service Start Complete Hour Comments Initial Interval (hr.) Date Time Time Meter 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500...
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Engine Identification Engine Part Number: Engine Serial Number: Engine Application: Purchased From: In-Service Date: Engine Hours at Delivery: Revision: October 2018...
Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. PM INSPECTION Performed by: ______________________________________________________ UNIT #______________ DATE: __________________HOURS: ________________ WORK ORDER#_________________ PM TYPE: ____ hr. _________ mo/yr Codes: Needs Follow Up Adjustment Made ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSPECTION CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL...
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Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. 8. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 9. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 10. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 11. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 12. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 13. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 14. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Revision: October 2018...
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Document Courtesy of Fly Parts Guy Co. www.FlyPartsGuy.com Weichai America Corp. Weichai America Corp. 3100 Golf Road Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 http://www.WeichaiAmerica.com/ Revision: October 2018...
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