An apparatus and method are provided for facilitating the cooling of
engine coolant flowing through a radiator operatively connected to the
engine of an engine-driven, electrical generator set. The engine has a
crankshaft rotatable about a first axis and a radiator having a first
side directed towards the engine and a second side. The apparatus
includes a fan positionable on the second side of the radiator that is
rotatable about a second axis generally parallel to and vertically spaced
from the first axis. The apparatus includes a thermally responsive clutch
having a driven portion. The clutch is movable between a first disengaged
position wherein the driven portion is isolated from the crankshaft and a
second engaged position wherein the driven portion rotates in unison with
the crankshaft in response to a predetermined temperature. A fan drive
system interconnects the driven portion of the clutch and the fan for
translating rotation of the driven portion to the fan.