Installation manual
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
In
order to use this Maintenance Schedule, it will
be
neces-
sary
to
log your engine hours. Use your engine hounneter or
record your engine hours
by
running time.
NOTE:
Many
a/the/allowing
maintenance procedures are
simple but others are more difficult
and
may require the
expert knowledge
0/ a service mechanic.
A
WARNING:
Never
attempt
to
perform
any
service
while
the
engine
is
running.
Wear
the
proper
safety
equipment
such
as
goggles
and
gloves,
and
use
the
correct
tools
for
each
job.
Disconnect
the
battery
terminals
when
servicing
any
of
the
engine's
DC
electrical
equipment.
SCHEDULED
CHECK
HOURS
OF
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION
MAINTENANCE
EACH
DAY
50
100
250
500
750
1000
1250
Fuel
Supply
0
Fuel/Water
Separator
0
Engine
Oil
Level
0
Coolant
Level
0
Transmission
Fluid
Level
0
Drive
Belts
0
weekly
Visual
Inspection
of
Engine
0
NOTE:
Keep
engine
surface
clean.
Dirt
and'
oil
will
inhibit
the
engine's
ability
to
remain
cool.
Fuel
Filter
0 0 0 0 0
0
Starting
Batteries
0
(and
House
Batteries)
weekly
Engine
Oil
and
Filter
0 0 0 0 0
0 0
Heat
Exchanger
Zinc
Anode
0 0 0
0 0 0 0
,
Fuel/Water
Separator
0
0 0 0 0
0
Exhaust
System
0 0 0
0
Engine
Hoses
0 0
0 0 0 0
Throttle
and
Transmission
0 0
0 0
Control
Cable
Raw
Water
Pump
0 0
0
Engines & Generators
12
Diesel
No.2
rating
of
45
cetane
or
higher.
Check
for
water
and
dirt
in
fuel
(drain/replace
filter
if
necessary).
Oil
level
should
indicate
between
MAX.
and
LOW
on
dipstick.
Check
at
recovery
tank;
if
empty,
check
at
manifold.
Add
coolant
if
needed.
Fluid
level
should
indicate
between
MAX
and
LOW
on
dipstick.
Inspect
for
proper
tension
(3/8"
to
1/2"
deflection)
and
adjust
if
needed.
Check
belt
edges
for
wear.
Check
for
fuel,
oil
and
water
leaks.
Inspect
wiring
and
electrical
connections.
Keep
bolts
&
nuts
tight.
Check
for
loose
belt
tension.
Change
at
50
hours
then
every
250
hours.
Check
electrolyte
levels
every
50
operating
hours
and
make
sure
connections
are
very
tight.
Clean
off
excessive
corrosion.
Initial
engine
oil
&
filter
change
at
50
hours,
then
change
both
every
100
hours.
Inspect
zinc
anode,
replace
if
needed.
Clear
the
heat
exchanger
end
of
zinc
anode
debris.
Change
filter
every
200
hours.
Initial
check
at
50
hours,
then
every
250
hours.
Inspect
for
leaks.
Check
anti-siphon
valve
opera-
tion.
Check
the
exhaust
elbow
for
carbon
and/or
corrosion
buildup
on
inside
passages;
clean
and
replace
as
necessary.
Check
that
all
connections
are
tight.
Check
casting
integrity.
Hose
should
be
hard
&
tight.
Replace
if
soft
or
spongy.
Check
and
tighten
all
hose
clamps.
Check
for
loose
fittings,
cotter
pins,
etc.
Lubricate
with
WD-40
or
equivalent.
Remove
the
pump
cover
and
inspect
the
impeller,
gasket,
cam
and
cover
for
wear.
Check
the
bearings
and
seals
(the
shaft
can
turn,
but
not
wobble).
Lubricate
when
reassembling.
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