Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety Precautions and Instructions
- Introduction
- Service Assistance
- Section 1. Descriptions and Service Views
- Section 2. Generator Set Operation
- Section 3. VSC Controller Operation
- 3.1 VSC Generator Set Controller
- 3.2 Control and Indicators
- 3.3 Controller Power
- 3.4 Battery Charging
- 3.5 Changing Settings
- 3.6 Setting the Exerciser
- 3.7 VSC Controller Menus
- 3.8 Main Menu
- 3.9 Overview Menu
- 3.10 Engine Metering Menu
- 3.11 Generator Metering Menu
- 3.12 Generator Set Information Menu
- 3.13 Genset Run Time Menu
- 3.14 Genset System Menu
- 3.15 Date and Time Menu
- 3.16 Networking Information Menus
- 3.17 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Status Menu
- 3.18 Event Log
- Section 4. Scheduled Maintenance
- Section 5. Troubleshooting
- Appendix A. Abbreviations
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4.1.1 Service Schedule, 6VSG Models
System Component or Procedure
Procedure
Frequency
Visually
Inspect
Check
Change
Clean
Test
Fuel
Flexible lines and connections
X
R
Quarterly
Main tank supply level (if LPG fueled)
X
Weekly
Fuel piping
X
X
Yearly
Lubrication
Oil level
X
X
8 hrs. or before use
Oil level, with oil makeup kit
X
X
24 hrs. or before use
Crankcase breather hose
X
Yearly or 500 hour
Change oil and filter (Kohler PRO 10W-50 oil and
Kohler PRO filter only)
X
300 hours
Change oil (conventional oil)
X
Yearly or 100 hours
Replace filter (standard filter- non-pro filter)
X
Yearly or 200 hours
Cooling
Air ducts, louvers
X
X
Yearly
Exhaust Line
Leakage
X
X
Weekly
Insulation, fire hazards
X
Yearly
Obstructions or combustible materials near exhaust
outlet
X
Weekly
DC Electrical System
Battery charger operation, charge rate (if equipped)
X
Monthly
Remove corrosion, clean and dry battery and rack
X
X
Yearly
Clean and tighten battery terminals and inspect boots
X
X
Yearly
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity *
X
Yearly
AC Electrical System
Tighten control and power wiring connections
X
Yearly
Remote control system (if equipped)
X
Monthly
Visible wear or damage
X
Quarterly
Wire abrasions where subject to motion
X
X
6 months
Wire-cable insulation condition
X
3 years or 500 hours
Engine and Mounting
Visible wear or damage
X
Weekly
Air cleaner and precleaner service †
R
Yearly or 100 hours
Spark plugs
X
Yearly or 300 hours
Replace stepper motor coupling and bushing
D
500 hours
Generator
Visible wear or damage
X
Quarterly
Exercise generator set
X
Weekly
Brushes and collector ring
D
D
Yearly
Measure and record resistance readings of windings
with insulation tester (Megger
®
, with SCR assembly or
rectifier and load leads disconnected)*
D
3 years
General Condition of Equipment
Evidence of vibration, leakage, excessive noise,
temperature, or deterioration
X
X
X
Weekly
Interior of sound enclosure
X
X
Quarterly
* Not necessary for maintenance-free batteries.
X Action
† Service more frequently under extremely dusty/dirty conditions.
D Authorized distributor/dealer only
Megger
®
is a registered trademark of Biddle Instruments.
R Replace as necessary