User guide

042-288-B0-001, Rev. A2
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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 speci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 InspectionVerifyChangeClean 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.
XXXY
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 controloperation 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 XW
Inspect and clean cabinet
interior
XX
Q or AS
Maintenance Procedures
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