Product Manual B
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 1.1 Warning, Caution, and Note Styles Used in This Manual
- 1.2 General Information
- 1.3 Generator Set Safety Code
- 1.4 Moving Parts Can Cause Severe Personal Injury or Death
- 1.5 Electrical Shocks and Arc Flashes Can Cause Severe Personal Injury or Death
- 1.6 Fuel and Fumes Are Flammable
- 1.7 Batteries Can Explode
- 1.8 Exhaust Gases Are Deadly
- 1.9 The Hazards of Carbon Monoxide
- 1.10 Earth Ground Connection
- 2. Introduction
- 3. Control System
- 4. Operation
- 5. Maintenance
- 6. Troubleshooting

5. Maintenance 7-2018
68 A045R242 (Issue 12)Copyright © 2018 Cummins Inc.
5.2 Periodic Maintenance
WARNING
Electrical Generating Equipment
Accidental or remote starting of the generator set can cause severe personal
injury or death.
Before working on the generator set, make sure that the generator set is in
Off mode, disable the battery charger, and remove the negative ( –) battery
cable from the battery to prevent starting.
The table(s) that follow show the recommended service intervals for a generator set
on standby service. If the generator set will be subjected to extreme operating
conditions, the service intervals should be reduced accordingly.
At each scheduled maintenance interval, perform all previous maintenance checks
that are due for scheduled maintenance.
Some of the factors that can affect the maintenance schedule are:
• Extremes in ambient temperature
• Exposure to elements
• Exposure to salt water
• Exposure to windblown dust or sand
Consult with your authorized Cummins Inc. service provider if the generator set will
be subjected to any extreme operating conditions, and determine if extra protection
or a reduction in service intervals is needed. Use the engine hours shown on the
system status screen to keep to keep an accurate log of all service performed for
warranty support. Perform all service at the time period indicated, or after the
number of operating hours indicated, whichever comes first.
Repair or replace worn, damaged, or improperly functioning components identified
during periodic maintenance procedures.
Periodic Maintenance Guidelines
Regularly performing the following periodic maintenance tasks greatly reduces the
chances of a generator set shutdown:
• Maintain an appropriate oil level.
• Keep battery connections clean and tight.
• Do not overload the generator set.
• Keep the air inlet and outlet openings clear.