1987/11/09 Caterpillar


Parts Information For VR3 Automatic Voltage Regulators{4467}

Usage:


3208 ( 29A, 30A210-Up ) Generator Set Engines;
3300 ( 6YB, 3TC, 83Z, 85Z, 5JC, 7HB ) And 3400 ( 75Z, 2WB, 78Z, 81Z ) Families Of Generator Set Engines

Reference: Service Manual, Form SENR3473, "VR3 Voltage Regulator Supplement." Special Instruction, Form SELS0071, "Series Boost Attachment For SR-4 Generators."

The new VR3 Automatic Voltage Regulator is in production on the above generator set engines. The new VR3 Automatic Voltage Regulator is only used on generators with the following frame sizes: 363, 444, 448, 449, 586 and 588. Only external parts are serviced. See illustration and chart. This article precedes the next update of the Parts Book that will include these parts. Follow the troubleshooting procedures outlined in the above Service Manual.

NOTE: If a failure is suspected, do not open the unit.


Location of VR3 Regulator in terminal box.


Serviced components of the VR3 Regulator.

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