Professional Documents
Culture Documents
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W Metal Halide: Owner'S Manual
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W Metal Halide: Owner'S Manual
TL131-01-33-00
KUBOTA ENGINE
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
INDEX
1. CE MARK............................................................................................................................ 5
KUBOTA ENGINE
4 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
1. CE MARK
The CE mark (European Community) certifies that the product complies with essential
safety requirements provided by the applicable Community Directives.
All the specifications and pictures of the present catalogue are subject to
modifications without prior notice.
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
The lighting tower is designed, produced and tested to meet the European rule and to
reduce at the minimum the electrical risks in compliance the actually laws.
The manufacturer declines every responsibility deriving by the modification of the
product not explicitly authorized for enrolled.
KUBOTA ENGINE
5 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
4. QUALITY SYSTEM
In order to guarantee a high quality standard in products, processes and managerial
practices, the Company obtained the ISO 9001 certification.
GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS S.r.l. is able to develop in-house all structures
manufacturing every components, planning an producing it inside, with the most modern
robotized an computer controlled machinery. To guarantee to our clients an extreme quality
products, every product being tested singularly and equipped of all necessary
documentation for use it in autonomy.
Our staff is always careful with customers’ need. GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS S.r.l.
keeps on looking for new solution which protect our principle of easy employment and which
make our factory the leader trade our mark in Europe.
KUBOTA ENGINE
6 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
6. SAFETY SIGNS
These signs inform the user of any danger which may cause damages to persons.
Read the precautions and meant described in this manual.
Danger of burns.
Don’t touch the exhaust collector and the engine when
the machine is in motion.
KUBOTA ENGINE
7 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
8 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
It is advised to wear protective clothes, gloves, safety shoes, stoppers for the acoustics
protection.
It is recommended the correct acquaintance of operation for all the commands of the
lighting tower.
It is recommended to the authorised staff to consultate all warnings and dangers
described into this manual.
Predispose the barriers placed to 2 meters of distance around the lighting tower in order
to prevent to the staff non-authorized to approach itself the machine.
Ensure yourself that the lighting tower is not feeded and that there are not any parts in
movements.
It is allowed the use of the lighting tower only at a qualified staff.
Read the segnaletic plates applied on the machine.
7.2.1 Requirements
Earthing arrangement shall be carry out accordingly to site current regulations. It is
user’s responsibility to determinate the requirements and/or applicability of local or
national code which governs earthing practice.
Earthing arrangement setup shall be supervise and/or carried out by skilled personnel,
according to local regulations.
Earthing arrangement shall be of the highest integrity and of strong construction to
ensure that it remains safe and will not endanger the health and safety of operator or
their surroundings.
The unit provides supplementary protection through the Residual Current Device (RCD);
one pole of the single-phase generator, and the relevant metallic enclosures are
connected electrically-mechanically to the Main Earth Terminal (MET).
For earthing arrangements within UK please, refer to BS 7430:2011 Code of practice.
Earthing should be executed whenever practicable, but is not required for generating
sets ratings below 10 kW.
GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS S.r.l. recommends to connect the MET (main earth
terminal), installed on the unit, to true earth by means of earthing conductor.
KUBOTA ENGINE
9 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Connections to true earth examples; the followings are examples of feasible methods,
using:
1) an earth rod driven to a proper depth;
2) the earth terminal of an adjacent fixed installation;
(3) permanent structural steelwork;
4) exposed reinforcement bars in concrete foundations or structures;
(5) a suitable metallic structure known to be earthed.
Connection of MET to true earth shall be made, by means of earthing conductor, to the
site system means of earthing
The earthing conductor shall be not less than 6 square millimetre cross section.
The resistance of such a conductor, including contact resistance, shall not exceed 0,2
Ohms.
An instructed/informed person shall regularly inspect the earthing conductor integrity.
Damage/interruption of earthing conductor could lead to danger.
7.2.2 Commentary
As required by IEC 60364, HD 60364, the earthing conductor sizing has been suggested
taking as reference the prescriptions for protective conductors, see table below.
Residual current devices (RCD) on the unit may be used for 2 purposes, namely:
1) for insulation-monitoring of the system which has complete metallic enclosure of
circuit conductors;
2) for user protection in case of contact between a live conductor and true earth or
metallic enclosure.
Application (2) above, demands that the electrical system is referenced to true earth to
enable an RCD to operate correctly on the first fault to true earth.
KUBOTA ENGINE
10 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Where:
ρ is the resistivity of soil, in ohm meters (Ωm);
L is the length of the electrode, in meters (m);
d is the diameter of the rod, in meters (m).
When soil measurements is not practicable, refer to table below.
KUBOTA ENGINE
11 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
12 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Do not touch with the hands the hot surfaces, like silencers with relatives extension and
engine body when it is in function.
Do not touch the floodlights when are lighted.
Use always gloves appropriate to you.
Do not remove the protections placed on the rotating parts, on the air intakes and over
the belts.
Do not clean or execute maintenance operation on moving parts.
Use appropriate clothes during the use of the lighting tower.
8.5 NOISE
Use stoppers or caps for the acoustic protection from strong noises.
The exhaust gases are injurious for the health. Maintain a sure distance from the
emission zone.
In case the generating set of the lighting tower came used in closed places, make sure
that the exhaust gases can be dispersed without impediments in the atmosphere.
KUBOTA ENGINE
13 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
The constructive materials in uses guarantee not only an extreme strength of the tower, but
they are also synonymous of longevity, in fact these materials are protected against
oxidation like rust. The possibility to lowering the tower is the fundamental factors in the field
of the movement and the transports. The tower can be installed and used by a single
operator in the maximum safety. The floodlights used on tower, complete with lamps, are
made from the best producers in the world and carefully checked.
KUBOTA ENGINE
14 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
11.1 ALTERNATOR
11.2 GENERATOR
Model Synchronous
11.3 ENGINE
KUBOTA ENGINE
15 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Maximum height 8 mt
Raising Manual
Section 7
Rotation Section 340°
Electrical coiled cable 9G2,5 mmq
Electrical cable of floodlights H07RN-F
Maximum wind stability 110 km/h
Minimum dimension 1640 x 1030 x 2270 (on base without stabilizers)
(L x W x H mm)
Maximum dimension 1705 x 1030 x 8000 (on base without stabilizers)
(L x W x H mm)
Weight with dray 647 kg (on base without stabilizers)
Minimum dimension 2650 x 1300 x 2460 (with trailer)
(L x W x H mm)
Maximum dimension 2650 x 2460 x 8000 (with trailer)
(L x W x H mm)
Weight with dray 716 kg (with trailer)
KUBOTA ENGINE
16 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Treatment Hot-galvanization
Maximum load 900 kg
Traction Rotate in clockwise direction
Release Rotate in counter clockwise direction
WARNING!!! The maximum load of the winch is 900 kg. It is important that the
entire structure of the lighting tower does not come modified in order not to
compromise of the stability and the functionality of the winch.
The winch is provided by an automatic pressure brake with anti-slip mechanism that
consents an easy and uniform raising and lowering of the telescopic mast. The reducer
is lodge protected from every impurity; the new side cover eliminates the chine and
protect it from dust.
A new procedure of construction with the aid of CNC Machines assures the maximum
quality and robustness, thanks also to the use of new valuable materials; the life of the
winch is increased thanks to the strengthening of the frame.
The protection of the external surface has been improved thanks to a new yellow
coloured galvanization.
WARNING!!! It is important that, for any problems there were imperfections or
damaged parts, the user does not proceed to the raising of the mast until to the
resolution of such problems in collaboration with the staff of the manufacturer.
WARNING!!! Verify, at every use, that the steel cable winds correctly up on the
drum hub. It is necessary to prevent that the steel cable kinks itself in improper
way on the winch, eventually helping itself with the hands, protected by gloves, to
“address” the steel cable. Check that the cable is lubricated and that it doesn’t
generate friction along its way.
KUBOTA ENGINE
17 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
11.8 FLOODLIGHT
The floodlight is provided by tempered glass and silicone seals. Closing hooks and external
nuts and bolts in stainless steel. The casing’s protection against corrosion is ensured by
Alodine 1200 chromate treatment and polyester powder coating for outdoors in graphite
grey finishing. The frame is equipped with special drains to prevent water from
accumulating.
KUBOTA ENGINE
18 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
11.9 FLOODLIGHT
Materials and process characteristics: Casing molding of high purity aluminum, anodized,
corrosion-resistant, high strength with good heat dissipation High temperature silicone
sealing gaskets, with superior anti-corrosion properties. 5mm tempered glass with
excellence light transmission properties apply to 7J force. High-strength bracket with
polyester spraying processing, corrosion-resistant and durable. Anti vibration system to
improve lamp bulb spending period.
KUBOTA ENGINE
19 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
11.10 LAMP
The metal halide lamps used in the floodlights of the lighting tower allow to a greater lighting
system regarding the traditional halogen lamps and concur to an inferior energetic
consumption beyond to one duration much elevating of near 8000 hours.
The metal halide lamp is a high intensity discharge lamp based on the emission of
electromagnetic cancellation from part of a ionizated gas plasma. The ionization of the gas
is obtained for means of a discharge electrical worker (from which the name) through the
gas.
The metal halide lamps derive from the high pressure sodium vapor lamps with the added of
thallium, Indian, dysprosium, holmium, cesium, thulium, which they improve the yield of the
colors of the sodium lamps, and give one temperature to their color much elevated
(4000-5600) K. Their chromatic yield renders them particularly adapted where there is the
necessity of having a light perfectly white. For being ignited they need of apposite igniters
and injectors that produce impulses of tension between 0,75 and 5 kV and for the
attainment of the full light flux, in phase of ignition, they are necessary few minutes.
In case of accidental putting out it is necessary to wait the cooling of the lamp
(about 15 minutes) before a new ignition, because of the high tension that would be
necessary for a hot ignition.
KUBOTA ENGINE
20 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ILLUMINATED AREA
3800 m²
KUBOTA ENGINE
21 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
3 4
1 8
Items Description
1 Lifting points
2 Lighting tower command panel door and inspection motor
3 Lifting hook
4 Floodlights
5 Floodlights blocking rotation pin
6 Air inlet grill
7 Trailer for slow towing
8 Floodlights control panel
KUBOTA ENGINE
22 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
14
13
12 15
11
10
16
9 17
18
Items Description
9 Extractable stabilizers
10 Engine inspection motor
11 Floodlights rotation handles
12 Telescopic mast
13 Winch
14 Gas exhaust outlet
15 Radiator level inspection door
16 Air outlet
17 Lifting points
18 Fixed stabilizer
KUBOTA ENGINE
23 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
20
19 21
Items Description
19 Emergency stop button
20 Main Earth Terminal
21 Power Connector lamps
KUBOTA ENGINE
24 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
24 25 26 27 28
23 29
22 30
31
Items Description
22 32 A RCBO combined RCD/MCB device
23 Fuel gauge – Monitor fuel level
24 Battery charge signal lamp
25 Low oil pressure signal lamp
26 Hour meter
27 High water temperature signal lamp
28 Preheater signal lamp
29 Starting key
30 10 A circuit breaker for lamps switch
31 Serial number
KUBOTA ENGINE
25 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
32 33
Items Description
32 230÷240 V 32 A 2p+E 90° EEC main inlet single phase plug
33 “Generator/0/Main” selector
On request, it is possible to feed the floodlights using the 230÷240 V domestic electric main.
Connect to the male plug 230÷240 V 32 A 2p+E EEC (32) a socket with the same
characteristics.
The minimal section of connection cables must be choose in relationship on the tension, to
the installed power and the distance between source and uses.
In order to feed the lighting tower by the electrical main carry the selector (33) on “Main”
position.
In order to feed the lighting tower by the generator carry the selector (33) on “Generator”
position.
KUBOTA ENGINE
26 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Supply 230÷240 V
Watts 750
Amps 3.1
Frequency 50 ÷ 60 Hz
34 35
Items Description
34 230÷240 V 16 A 2p+E 90° IP67 EEC supply water heater single phase plug
35 750 W water heater
On request, it is possible to heat the radiator water using the 230÷240 V domestic electric
main.
Connect to the male plug 230÷240 V 16 A 2p+E IP67 EEC (34) a socket with the same
characteristics.
The minimal section of connection cables must be choose in relationship on the tension, to
the installed power and the distance between source and uses.
KUBOTA ENGINE
27 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
14.4 BATTERY
36
Items Description
36 44 Ah 12 V battery
KUBOTA ENGINE
28 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
37
Items Description
37 Fuel tank cap
Fill up the tank of diesel fuel respecting the tank capacity (lt. 80). The fuel reserve is
indicated by the instrument (23) placed on the command panel.
Always turn off the engine before any operation of refueling.
The operation of refueling must be done in way that there isn’t any discharge of fuel from
the tank.
If the machine has to be stopped for a long period (more than one year), we suggest to
keep the fuel in the tank, in order to avoid oxidizing effects.
KUBOTA ENGINE
29 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
38
39
Items Description
38 Engine oil cap
39 Oil level indicator
Check the engine oil level before starting or more than five minutes after stopping.
Do not discharge polluting liquids in the atmosphere.
If the machine has to be stopped for a long period (more than one year), we suggest to
keep the oil into the engine in order to avoid oxidizing effects.
KUBOTA ENGINE
30 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
40 41
Items Description
40 Radiator and oil level inspection door
41 Radiator cap
KUBOTA ENGINE
31 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
42
Items Description
42 Drain out engine oil cap
Remove the drain plug at the cap of the engine (42), and drain all the old oil.
Drain oil will drain easier when the oil is warm.
Contact with engine oil can damage your skin. Put on gloves when using engine oil. If you
come in contact with engine oil, wash it off immediately.
Change oil (4,5 l oil sump capacity) after the initial 50 hours of operation and every 200
hours thereafter.
Do not discharge polluting liquids in the atmosphere.
If the machine has to be stopped for a long period (more than one year), we suggest to
keep the oil into the engine in order to avoid oxidizing effects.
KUBOTA ENGINE
32 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
15.3 EARTHING
KUBOTA ENGINE
33 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Position the starting key (29) on the first step to avoid the glow plugs’ pre-heating, signal
lamp (28) burnt. When the light (28) is off, start the engine by moving key (29) completely in
clockwise direction.
Note: If the engine falls to start, turn the key to the OFF position and wait 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
Let the engine to run for about 5 minutes to warm it up.
The engine is set at (1500 r.p.m.) therefore it is not necessary to make any adjustment.
For more information refer to the use and maintenance of the engine.
15.7 RUNNING IN
For the first 50 hours of operation of the machine do not employ more than 70% of the
maximum power indicated in the technical specifications. In this way a proper engine
running in is guaranteed.
RCD/MCB.
The unit is equipped with an Earth Leakage Magneto Thermic Circuit Breaker (RCD/MCB)
(22) which guarantees user protection against direct and indirect contacts. Reference
standard prescribes automatic disconnection of the supply for protection against direct and
indirect contacts.
Warning!
In order to guarantee RCD/MCB proper operation, the lighting tower shall be connected to
the true earth. Earthing shall be carry out as described in 15.3 and 7.2 chapters.
Verify periodically the operation of the RCD/MCB (22), by pressing the “TEST” 0 button
placed on the front panel.
The hour meter exclusively indicates the hours of working of the engine because it only
works with the engine in motion. It could be a reference for the periodic ordinary and
extraordinary maintenance of the machine.
KUBOTA ENGINE
34 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
15.10 REMARKS
It is important that the operator will be always careful at every eventual disadvantage had at
usury or breakdown.
It is necessary that the use of the lighting tower will be effected from expert personnel,
careful at eventual structural disadvantage, seen the size of the structure.
It is advised to do always a visual check and general at every use, above all at those parts
always in movement and subjected at usury.
The expert user must not permit to anybody to stay near to the lighting tower, when it is in
function.
Let always wide space round to the lighting tower.
It is recommended to place the base the most possible in plan in order to facilitate the
regulation of the stabilizers (make reference to the spirit level placed on the frame (Fig. 1).
(Fig. 1)
KUBOTA ENGINE
35 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
36 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
(Fig. 2)
Release the pins from their hole (Fig. 3) and then proceed manually to the extraction of
stabilizers until the pins lock the exit of the tubular (Fig. 4); check that the pins go into the
respective seats of blocking of the tubular.
Lower the stabilizers through the handle (Fig. 4-A).
(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)
4-A
KUBOTA ENGINE
37 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
Before use the machine it’s recommended the correct acquaintance on operation for all the
commands of the lighting tower.
Start the engine like described at the chapter “15.6 ENGINE STARTING”.
KUBOTA ENGINE
38 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
(Fig. 7) (Fig. 8)
7-C
7-D
7-B
7-D
7-A
KUBOTA ENGINE
39 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
In case of accidental putting out it is necessary to wait the cooling of the lamp (about
15 minutes) before a new lighting, because of the high tension that would be
necessary for a hot ignition.
WARNING: it is strictly prohibited to close the stabilizers when the lighting tower is
in vertical position at the maximum height.
WARNING: the lighting tower is prearranged to withstand 110 km/h wind at the
maximum height. In case of using in windy places, be careful and lower timely the
telescopic mast.
At the end of use lower the telescopic mast through manual winch rotating the crank in
anticlockwise direction until all the telescopic section are contained into the first one.
Turn off the lamps carrying the relatives circuit breaker (30) in “OFF” position.
Wait that the engine works in these conditions for approximately 1 minute, then turn the
starting key (29) to the OFF position.
In emergency case it is possible to stop the generating set by pressing the stop button (19).
KUBOTA ENGINE
40 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
SERVICE INTERVALS
Interval Item
Check of fuel pipes and clamp bands @
Every 50 hours Replacement of fuel pre-filter
First change of engine oil
Cleaning of air cleaner element *1 @
Cleaning of fuel filter
Every 100 hours
Check of battery electrolyte level
Check of fan belt tightness
Check of radiator hoses and clamp bands
Replacement of oil filter cartridge @
Every 200 hours Replacement of engine oil
Check of intake air line
@
Removal of sediment in fuel tank
Every 500 hours Cleaning of water jacket (radiator interior)
Replacement of air cleaner element
Every 800 hours Check of valve clearance
Every 1500 hours Check of fuel injection nozzle injection pressure *3 @
Check of injection pump *3 @
Every 3000 hours
Check of fuel injection timer *3 @
Replacement of air cleaner element *2 @
Every year
Check of electric wiring
Replacement of radiator coolant
Replacement of radiator hose
Every 2 years
Replacement of fuel pipes *3 @
Replacement of intake air line *4 @
Air cleaner should be cleaned more often in dusty conditions than in normal conditions.
After 6 times of cleaning.
Consult your local Kubota Dealer for this service.
Replace only if necessary.
The items listed above are registered as emission related critical parts by Kubota in the
U.S. EPA non road emission regulation. As the engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance on the engine according to the above
instruction. Please see the Warranty Statement in detail.
We report here the operations of ordinary engine’s maintenance, for other operations make
reference to “Owner’s manual” of the engine, chapter “MAINTENANCE”.
The hour meter exclusively indicates the hours of working of the engine because it only works
with the engine in motion. It could be a reference for the periodic ordinary and extraordinary
maintenance of the machine.
KUBOTA ENGINE
41 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
(1)PFuel pre-filter.
2 (2) Clamp.
KUBOTA ENGINE
42 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
IMPORTANT: entrance of dust and dirt can cause a malfunction of the fuel injection pump and
the injection nozzle. Wash the fuel filter cup periodically.
(1) O-ring.
(3) Spring.
IMPORTANT: Replace the fuel filter cartridge periodically to prevent wear of the fuel injection
pump plunger or the injection nozzle due to dirt in the fuel.
(3) O-ring.
(5) Cover.
KUBOTA ENGINE
43 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, be sure to stop the engine before checking the oil
level, changing the oil and the oil filter cartridge.
Contact with engine oil can damage your skin. Put on gloves when using engine oil. If
you come in contact with engine oil, wash it off immediately.
NOTE: Be sure to inspect the engine, locating it on a horizontal place. If placed on
gradients, accurately, oil quantity may not be measured.
1
2
If the oil level is too low, remove the oil filter plug and add new oil to the prescribed
level.
After adding oil, wait more than 5 minutes and check the oil level again. It takes same
time for the oil to come down to the oil pan.
KUBOTA ENGINE
44 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
16.6 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND REPLACING THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury be sure to stop the engine before draining the
engine oil and the oil filter cartridge and allow engine to cool down sufficiently; oil can
be hot and can burn.
Operations:
Take a container for the exhaust oil, remove the drain plug at the cap of the engine (1)
and drain all the old oil. Drain oil easier and completely while the engine is tepid.
Contact with engine oil can damage your skin. Put on gloves when using engine oil. If
you come in contact with engine oil, wash it off immediately.
Change oil (4,5 l oil sump) after the initial 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours
thereafter.
Do not discharge the polluting liquids in the atmosphere.
Detach the old oil filter cartridge with a filter wrench.
KUBOTA ENGINE
45 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
16.7 RADIATOR
Coolant will last for one day’s work if filled all the way up before operation start. Make it
a rule to check the coolant level before every operation.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Then
loosen cap slightly to the stop to relieve any excess pressure before removing cap
completely.
Do not stop the engine suddenly, stop it after about 5 minutes of unloaded idling.
Work only after letting the engine and radiator cool off completely (more than 30
minutes after it has been stopped).
If the machine has to be stopped for a long period (more than one year), we suggest to
keep the coolant into the radiator in order to avoid oxidizing effects.
Operations:
Remove the radiator cap, and check to see that coolant reaches the supply port.
KUBOTA ENGINE
46 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
If the radiator is provided with a reserve tank, check the coolant level of the reserve
tank. When it is between the “FULL“ and “LOW” marks, the coolant will last for one day’s work.
(A) Full.
(B) Low.
When the coolant level drops due to evaporation, add water only up to the full level.
Check to see that two drain cocks; one is at the crankcase side and the other is at the
lower part of the radiator as figures below.
(A) Full.
(B) Low.
KUBOTA ENGINE
47 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
IMPORTANT: If the radiator cap has to be removed, follow the caution above and securely
retighten the cap.
Use clean water and anti-freeze to fill the reserve tank.
If coolant should be leak, consult your local Kubota dealer.
Do not refill reserve tank over the “FULL” level mark.
Be sure to close the radiator cap securely. If the cap is loose or improperly closed, coolant may
leak out and decrease quickly.
Operations:
To drain coolant, always open both drain cocks and simultaneously open the radiator
cap as well. With the radiator cap kept closed, a complete drain of water is impossible.
Remove the overflow pipe of the radiator pressure cap to drain the reserve tank.
Radiator capacity 4 l
PRECAUTION AT OVERHEATING
In the event the coolant temperature is nearly or more than the boiling point (lamp (27) placed
on the command panel), the engine’s protection (DAS) turns off the engine after about 20
seconds.
Take the following actions:
Do not open the hood and any other part.
In case of steam blown out, keep yourself and others weal away from the engine.
Let the motor to cool and, checked that there gets no danger such as burn, get rid of
the causes of overheating according to the manual, see “TROUBLESHOOTING”
section.
KUBOTA ENGINE
48 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
(3) O-ring.
(5) Cover.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the wing bolt for the element is tight enough. If it is loose dust and
dirt may be sucked, wearing down the cylinder liner and piston ring earlier and thereby
resulting in poor power output.
EVACUATOR VALVE
Open the evacuator valve once a week under ordinary conditions-or daily when used in a dusty
place-to get rid of large particles of dust and dirt.
KUBOTA ENGINE
49 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
50 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ANOMALY
Turning the starting key in ON position, no signal lamps ignites and the starting
motor does not work.
CAUSE
The battery switch is disconnected
REMEDY
Connect the battery switch
CAUSE
The battery is disconnected.
REMEDY
Open the door and connect the battery.
CAUSE
The battery is discharge.
REMEDY
Recharge the battery.
CAUSE
The battery is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the battery.
CAUSE
Starting key is failure.
REMEDY
Replace the starting key.
KUBOTA ENGINE
51 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
CAUSE
The starting motor does not work.
REMEDY
Contact a Kubota assistance centre for a check.
CAUSE
The emergency stop button is pressed.
REMEDY
Check that the stop button is reamed. It if doesn’t, turn the grip handle in clockwise
direction.
CAUSE
There are many disconnected cables in the electrical system.
REMEDY
Check visually the electrical system to find the disconnected cables (make reference to the
wiring diagram), eventually contact directly the GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS S.r.l.
ANOMALY
The starting motor works but the engine does not start.
CAUSE
Possible lack of fuel in the tank.
REMEDY
Refuel the machine.
CAUSE
Fuel filter dirty.
REMEDY
Replace the filter.
CAUSE
The fuel pump does not work.
REMEDY
Check the electrical connection of the pump and eventually contact a Kubota assistance
centre for a check.
KUBOTA ENGINE
52 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ANOMALY
The starting of the engine is difficult and there is a insufficient rendering.
CAUSE
The element air cleaner is dirty.
REMEDY
Clean up the element and eventually replace it.
CAUSE
Injection pump wear.
REMEDY
Do not use poor quality fuel as it will cause wear of the pump. Check the fuel injection pump
element and replace it if necessary.
CAUSE
Overheating of moving parts.
REMEDY
Check lubricating oil system.
Check to see if lubricating oil filter is working properly or replace it.
ANOMALY
Output voltage unstable.
CAUSE
Irregular engine speed.
REMEDY
The engine is set at the exactly speed (1500 r.p.m.), in case of unsetting contact directly
the GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS S.r.l.
CAUSE
The alternator is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the alternator and eventually contact directly the GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS
S.r.l.
KUBOTA ENGINE
53 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ANOMALY
The machine stops with the oil low pressure signal lamp ignited.
CAUSE
The oil level is low.
REMEDY
Verify the level and add oil if necessary.
CAUSE
The pressure switch is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the pressure switch.
CAUSE
The “DAS” TP0401 protection panel is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the panel.
ANOMALY
The machine stops with the high water temperature signal lamp ignited
CAUSE
The level of the coolant in the radiator is low.
REMEDY
Verify the level and add coolant if necessary.
CAUSE
Radiator net or radiator fin clogged with dust.
REMEDY
Clean net or fin carefully.
CAUSE
Radiator fan does not work.
REMEDY
Control the fan.
CAUSE
The protection panel “DAS” TP0401 is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the panel.
KUBOTA ENGINE
54 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ANOMALY
The machine stops with the battery charge signal lamp ignited.
CAUSE
The battery is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the battery.
CAUSE
The engine’s alternator is failure.
REMEDY
Check it and eventually contact a Kubota assistance centre.
CAUSE
The protection panel “DAS” TP0401 is defective.
REMEDY
Replace the panel.
ANOMALY
After refueling, the fuel level monitor does not move.
CAUSE
The fuel level monitor does not work.
REMEDY
Check the fuel level monitor and its relative electrical connection.
CAUSE
The floating does not work.
REMEDY
Check the floating and its relative electrical connection. If the sensor is blocked, eventually
replace it.
ANOMALY
With the engine in motion the hour meter does not work.
CAUSE
The hour meter does not work.
REMEDY
Check the hour meter and its relatives electrical connection.
KUBOTA ENGINE
55 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ANOMALY
The automatic earth leakage relay trips during the use of the machine.
CAUSE
It has been a leak of current during the use of the auxiliary socket.
REMEDY
Control the electrical system connected to the auxiliary socket, verify that no values of draw
are not exceeds to you.
CAUSE
Electrical connections interrupted.
REMEDY
Control the external electrical system and contact eventually the GENERAC MOBILE
PRODUCTS S.r.l.
CAUSE
Connection to Earth not correctly carried out.
REMEDY
Control that the connection to Earth is adapted.
ANOMALY
Winch load is not held.
CAUSE
Cable wound up incorrectly, direction of rotation when lifting incorrect.
REMEDY
Lay cable in place correctly.
CAUSE
Brake torn or faulty.
REMEDY
Check brake parts and renew torn parts.
CAUSE
Brake disk damp or oily.
REMEDY
Clean or replace the brake-disks.
KUBOTA ENGINE
56 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
ANOMALY
Friction disk brake does not open.
Lowering is difficult.
CAUSE
Brake disk mechanism or brake disks distorted – or crank is stud.
REMEDY
Slacken brake hitting the crank hand lightly using the palm of the hand in anticlockwise
direction (to do this block the gearwheels if necessary, until the crank becomes loose,
grease crank thread).
ANOMALY
Friction disk brake does not close (load is not held).
CAUSE
Crank not quite wound up during and thus distorted by the hexagonal screw.
REMEDY
Reassemble the crank in correct way.
ANOMALY
One or more lamps does not light.
CAUSE
Defective or failure lamps.
REMEDY
Before replace the lamp, it is advisable to make a test, installing the lamp that it is
presumed failure in a floodlight with lamp previously working.
ANOMALY
The lamps fails to light.
CAUSE
The lamps have been accidentally putted out.
REMEDY
The lamps could not be delighted up, it is necessary to wait the cooling of the lamp
(about 15 minutes).
CAUSE
The automatic earth leakage relay has been tripped.
REMEDY
Armed the automatic earth leakage relay.
KUBOTA ENGINE
57 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
1
1
KUBOTA ENGINE
58 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
59 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
60 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
61 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
62 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
63 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
64 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
65 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
66 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
67 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
68 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
69 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
70 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
71 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
* When requesting spare parts please indicate the alternator’s code and date of
production.
* When requesting spare parts please indicate the engine code and serial number.
KUBOTA ENGINE
72 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
73 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
KUBOTA ENGINE
74 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
ROTOR STATOR
5
KUBOTA ENGINE
5
GND
G/V
LG
NG
21. WIRING DIAGRAM
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
XA_1
XA_2
XA_Pe
L
L
L
L
XS_2
XS_1
21.1 ALTERNATOR / LAMP CONTROL
L
L
AC
fuse
5A
LG
NG
h
16 A
16 A
75
10 A LAMP 1
10 A LAMP 2
10 A LAMP 3
10 A LAMP 4
L1
L2
230VAC-16A 230VAC-16A
2p+Pe 2p+Pe
OPTIONAL
L
N
1
2
3
4
N
N
L
XN_60
XB_1
XB_1
XB_1
XB_1
G/V
2_6
07.06.2017 002 --
Pe STF-000216
VT8 - 4x1000W JM K D1105 F.Z.
20-11-2017
TL131-01-33-00
1_6
1
2
3
4
N
G/V
21.2 BALLAST
KUBOTA ENGINE
XB_1
XB_2
XB_3
XB_4
XN_60
brn 1
L
2
N
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
bl
N
brn 1
L
3
BALLAST_L1
gy 2
N
blk 4
D1 D2
bl
N
brn 1
L
3
BALLAST_L2
gy
2
N
blk 4
brn: brown marrone
D1 D2
bl
N
bl: blue blu brn 1
L
3
BALLAST_L3
gy: grey grigio gy 2
N
blk: black nero blk 4
D1 D2
bl
76
3
BALLAST_L4
gy
blk 4
D1 D2
N
N
N
N
D1
D2
D3
D4
CONTROL
G/V
CABINET
XD_1
XD_2
XD_3
XD_4
XN_64
XN_63
XN_62
XN_61
5_6
50Hz version
07.06.2017 002 --
60Hz version STF-000216
VT8 - 4x1000W JM K D1105 F.Z.
20-11-2017
2 6
TL131-01-33-00
MONITOR FUEL LEVEL
15.1
15.1
15.1
15.1
DC
15
BATTERY WATER LAMP TIMER fuse
CHARGE TEMP. DC 12V 10A
15
KUBOTA ENGINE
SIGNAL SIGNAL
6 5 4
85
LAMP
87A
LAMP
K1 OIL 3 2 1
PRESSURE
30
86
SIGNAL
LAMP
21.3 ENGINE CONTROL
15
Start
5 3 4 6
15/54 Key switch
AC AC
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
S1
51
50 50
19 19
30 30
50
S1
51
Emergency
Stop 19 AC
50 30
PREHEATER
SIGNAL LAMP
77
KEYSWITCH
50
S
HARNESS
4 POLES CONECTOR
(female terminals)
50 REAR VIEW
(vista inserimento cavi)
W
T
-
9
50
30
15
11
19
10
XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM
1
2
5
8
6
3
7
4
9
Panel HARNESS
11
10
11 POLES CONECTOR
(male terminals)
W
T
-
9
S
50
30
15
11
19
10
REAR VIEW
(vista inserimento cavi)
4_5
- S 50
9 10 11
W T 9
6 7 8
15 11 10
XM 07.06.2017 002 --
3 4 5 STF-000216
19 30
1 2
VT8 - 4x1000W JM K D1105 F.Z.
20-11-2017
REV2 [22/11/2017]: optional sockets ENGINE CONTROL
3 5
TL131-01-33-00
3_5
XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM XM
21.4 ENGINE
8 5 11 2 10 3 1 7 6 4 9
KUBOTA ENGINE
W
T
-
9
30
S
10
15
19
11
50
ENGINE HARNESS
11 POLES CONECTOR
(female terminals)
REAR VIEW
(vista inserimento cavi)
50 S -
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
11 10 9
9 T W
8 7 6 XM
10 11 15
5 4 3
30 19
2 1
preheat
switch
sender
Fuel level
Fuel level
78
T W
Battery
engine temp.
B
IG
L
fuel
SOLENOID
START
MOTOR
hold
pull
ENGINE
gnd
ALTERNATOR
20-11-2017
4 5
TL131-01-33-00
2_6
N
N
N
G/V
21.5 LAMPS
Pe
XD_1 D1
XD_2 D2
XD_3 D3
XD_4 D4
KUBOTA ENGINE
XN_63
XN_64
XN_62
XN_61
CONTROL
N
N
N
D1
D2
D3
D4
CABINET
G/V
XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT XT
1
2
3
4
7
8
6
5
Pe
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
G/V
TURN
CABLE
D4
N
N
N
N
D
D3 L4
D
LAMP 4
IGNNITION
D2 L3 N
79
LAMP 3
IGNNITION
D1 L2 N
D
LAMP 2
IGNNITION
L1 N
L
LAMP 1
IGNNITION
N LAMPS
N
CONNECTION
BOX
07.06.2017 002 --
Tower STF-000216
front
view VT8 - 4x1000W JM K D1105 F.Z.
20-11-2017
5 6
TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017
TL131-01-33-00 KUBOTA ENGINE
80
G4
G2
G/V4
G/V2
G/V10
G4 XA_1 DG 230VAC L LG
to CONTROL CABINET
from GENERATOR /
G4 XA_2 DG 230VAC N NG
ALTERNATOR
Description
10 mm
6.2 mm
5.2 mm
6.2 mm
5.2 mm
terminal boards
SOCKET from CONTROL CABINET
G2 XS_2 230VAC Line to SOCKET L2
07.06.2017
Pe Pe
Canopy / Mast GND G/V
002
6
STF-000216
6
--
F.Z.
21.6 TERMINAL BOARD
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
VT-8 8mt 4x1000W METAL HALIDE
Web site:
http://www.towerlight.com
E-mail:
info@towerlight.com
KUBOTA ENGINE
81 TL131-01-33-00
20-11-2017