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How to slide out my generator

September 20, 2011, 03:16:30 pm

Need to service my generator and for the first time I would like to slide it out and check all around it for any wear and tear on it and its surroundings plus doing the regular service required.
It's on a 2001 U320, Kubota 10K, mounted in front.

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Re: How to slide out my generator

Reply #1 – September 20, 2011, 03:35:30 pm

John, Usually on the bus types ( not GV's ) there is a latch handle in the forward most left compartment, you pull the handle, front bay opens, then you remove two 1/2 inch bolts at either side of the slide and pull genny out.
Gary B

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Reply #2 – September 20, 2011, 03:36:05 pm

Your setup is probably similar to mine.  You remove the two bolts (either side bottom, see below) from the front.  Then disconnect the muffler.  This was a real job for me since the bolts were rusted tight.  But I eventually got them off.  When that is done, the generator slides out in its frame. 

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Reply #3 – September 20, 2011, 04:51:59 pm

WHen I had mine worked on, they used a fork lift to lift and pull it out. I cannot imagine doing it by hand.

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Reply #4 – September 20, 2011, 08:10:19 pm

Thanks guys, I kinda thought those 1/2" bolts were what was holding the genny. I've looked around for wheels or something that the genny would glide out on but did not see a thing. It is hard to see the immediate area surrounding the genny. I just hope I don't have a problem like Tom had. If it's stuck that bad I and can still service it in place.
Wish me luck.

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