Manual

042-288-B0-001, Rev. A
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7.0 Maintenance
The engine/alternator requires maintenance at regular intervals to remain reliable and ready to
provide backup power when needed. Please refer to the following table for general maintenance
guidelines. For specifi c recommendations regarding maintenance intervals, please refer to the
supplied engine manufacturer’s operator’s manual.
Maintenance Procedures: X = Action, R = Replace as necessary
Frequency: D = Daily, W = Weekly, M = Monthly, Q = Quarterly, AS = Attended Startup, S = Six Months
Y = Yearly (all numbers in hours)
Table 7-1, Scheduled Maintenance
System Component or
Procedure
Visual Inspection Verify Change Clean Test Frequency
FUEL
Inspect flexible lines and
connections
X
RQ
Check fuel supply
X
W or AS
Inspect fuel piping X Y
LUBRICATION
Check oil level XX
D, AS
Change oil RY or 100
Replace oil filter RY or 100
COOLING
Verify air ducts, filters, and
free from debris
XX
Y or AS
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Check for leakage. carbon or
soot residue indicates leaks.
Repair immediately.
XXX Y
Check for fire hazards X Y
Check for loose or broken
hangers and supports.
Clean exhaust outlet
XR
Y or AS
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Check battery charger
operation, charge rate
X
M
Clean, re-torque battery
terminals
XX X
Y or 100
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General inspection X Q
Inspect cables for abrasion
(Generator compartment)
XX S
Reapply corrosion-inhibiting
coating on all exposed
connector assemblies
XY
ENGINE & MOUNTING
General inspection X W
Inspect air cleaner element RY or 100
Inspect spark plugs RY or 500
CONTROL SYSTEM
Verify remote control operation XM
Run generator set XW
GENERATOR SET
Inspect generator set X Prestart
Exercise generator set XM
GENERAL CONDITION OF
EQUIPMENT
Check for signs of damage due
to vibration, leakage,
excessive noise, extreme
temperature, or deterioration.
XX X W
Inspect and clean cabinet
interior
XX
Q or AS
Maintenance Procedures
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