Product Manual B

5. Maintenance 3-2018
70 A051X877 (Issue 7)Copyright © 2018 Cummins Inc.
Maintenance Items
After Every
24 Hours
of Run
Time
1
After Every
50 Hours
of Run
Time
12 Months or
After 250
Hours
2
2 Years or
After 500
Hours
2
Check battery for general
condition. Remove any
corrosion on terminals with wire
brush.
■
Check electrical connections
(battery, starter motor, alternator
connections). Check for tight
connections, general condition
and remove any corrosion.
■
Replace engine oil and filters.
Refer to the Engine Oil section
for the procedure.
■
4
■
4
Check engine ground. Clean as
necessary.
■
Check engine mounts for
general condition and for signs
of excessive wear.
■
Check starting motor. ■
Check turbocharger for signs of
leakage. Listen for excessive
noise when test running the
generator set.
■
Inspect spark plugs. Replace if
showing signs of excessive
wear, carbon deposits, oil
accumulation or damaged.
■
Replace spark plugs and spark
plug wires.
■
Check charge air cooler for
damage and debris.
■
Check valve lash and adjust if
required. See the Valve
Clearance Adjustment
procedure (service manual
only).
■
Check fan drive idler arm and
fan belt tensioner for general
condition, as well as for
excessive play in both.
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