Product Manual

Maintenance
Owner’s Manual for Stationary Generators 31
Service Maintenance Schedule
Observe the maintenance tasks and intervals shown in
the table below.
Service
30 Hours
Engine Break In
Daily If Running
Continuously
Schedule A
Every
Year or
125 Hours
Schedule B
Every
2 Years or
250 Hours
Schedule C
Every
1000 Hours
Check Enclosure Louvers
• • • •
Check Fuel Lines
• • • •
Check Coolant Level and Hoses
• • • •
Check Radiator for Clogging
• • • •
Check Lubricating Oil Level and Drain Hose
• • • •
Replace Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter
• • • •
Check Battery Condition/Fluid Level
• • •
Check/Adjust Accessory/Drive Belt Tension
• • •
Replace Air Filter Element
• • •
Drain/Flush Coolant System
• •
Clean/Gap/Replace Spark Plugs
• •
Replace Timing Belt (2.4L Engines Only)
•
Tighten Critical Fasteners
•
NOTE: If the unit reaches a Schedule A or Schedule B
maintenance interval with 900 to 999 total hours, have an
Independent Authorized Service Dealer perform the
Schedule C maintenance tasks as well (and reset the A-
B-C/Year maintenance schedule counter).
Remove From Service
To ensure safety, follow the steps below prior to
inspection, maintenance or service.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If currently
experiencing a utility
outage, see Removal From Service During
Utility
Outages for special instructions.
1. Open
the viewing window. See Open Viewing
Window.
2. See Figure 5-5. Move the Main Circuit Breaker
switch d
own to the OFF (Open) position (A).
3. V
erify both auxiliary shutdown switches are OFF
(O).
4. Pr
ess OFF on the control panel (B). A red LED
illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF
mode.
5. Remove
T1 fuse from transfer switch.
6. Pull
up rubber flap (C) covering fuse holder and
remove 7.5 amp fuse.
(000130)
WARNING
Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery
cable, then the positive battery cable when working
on unit. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury.
7. Disconnect NEGATIVE battery cable.
8. Plac
e a DO NOT OPERATE tag or placard on both
the control panel and transfer switch.
9. If
the unit has been running, wait five minutes for
the engine to cool.
o
OFF
PUSH TO TRIP
C
A
B
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Figure 5-5. Generator Control Panel