Lister Diesel Generator 3,000 Watt - Here it once and that's it...you're hooked forever! Its almost a welcoming sound...like a big 'OLE grandfather clock quietly ticking away!
The Lister diesel's simple, tried-and-tested design is known worldwide for its extreme simplicity, ease of starting, remarkable fuel economy and reliability.
Features a 650 RPM 6 HP Lister Type "Cold Starting" diesel engine w/ indirect injection, replacable cylinder liner, lubricating oil pump, tapered roller bearing mains, exposed push rods, muffler, oil bath air cleaner, fuel filter, easy hand crank start w/ compression release, belt tensioner, steel skid frame, water-cooling and consumes only about 1 quart of diesel fuel per hour! COOLANT TANK, STAND AND VIBRATION MOUNTS ARE OPTIONAL.
Changing water density drives the coolant circulation. As the water inside the water jacket of the engine heats up, its density drops. The changing water density drives the coolant circulation. The low-density water rises up and out of the engine through the upper coolant hose. Cooler water from the tank, acting as a non-compressible fluid is then pulled into the engine through the lower coolant hose, similar to a gravity-feed siphon.
Fuel Consumption
Consumption at 1/4 load
0.163 gallons/hour
Consumption at 1/2 load
0.192 gallons/hour
Consumption at 3/4 load
0.251 gallons/hour
Consumption at full load
0.296 gallons/hour
Fuel Tank Capacity
2.5 gallons
Run Time at 1/4 Load
15.3 hours
Installation Data
Power Lead Size
4 AWG
No. of Conductors
4
Coolant System
Thermosiphon
Coolant Hose Size
1-1/4" OD
Engine Oil Requirement
SAE 30
Exhaust Location and Direction (Facing Hand Crank Handle):
Left
Service Points
Facing Engine
Oil Fill
Right-Side
Oil Drain
Right-Side
Oil Dipstick
Left-Side
Air Filter
Left-Side
Fuel Filter
Front-Side
Coolant Intake/Outlet
Right-Side
Fuel Shut-Off Lever
Left-Side
Exhaust Tappet Lever
Left-Side
Power Output
Back-Side
Intake & Exhaust Valves
Left-Side
Governor Spring Adjustment Nut
Left-Side
V-Belts
Front-Side
Control Panel
1. Air Filter
2. Fuel Tank
3. Muffler
4. Decompression Release
5. Fuel Rack Lever
6. Valve Cover
7. Fuel Filter
8. Oil Fill
9. Belt Tensioner
10. Hand Crank
11. V-Belt
12. Stand (Optional)
13. 50 Gallon Coolant Drum (Optional)
14. Coolant Intake & Outlet
15. Engine Water Intake & Outlet
Hand Crank Starting
Here's how it works:
Swing the exhaust tappet underneath the cylinder exhaust valve to prevent the valve from opening and closing completely. Turn the fuel rack lever to the 'Off' position (handle pointed upward).
Start turning the flywheel quickly.
You should hear the fuel pump triggering with a 'clink' during every other wheel rotation. Several seconds later you should hear the fuel injector triggering with a 'clunk'.
Continue turning with the flywheel with your right hand. With your left hand turn the fuel lever to the 'On' position and swing exhaust tappet out from the cylinder's valve. Turn the flywheel though one more compression stroke and the cylinder should fire.
