TP-6079 3/00 3Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
2.1 General
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable t he
generator set as follows: (1) Disconnect the power to the
battery charger, if equipped. (2) Remove the battery cables,
negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery. Follow these precautions to
prevent the starting of the generator set by the remote
start/stop switch.
Rotating parts.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards, screens, and covers are in
place.
WARNING
Servicing the generator set when it is operating. Exposed
moving parts can cause severe injury or death. Keep
hands, feet, hair, clothing, and test leads away from the belts
and pulleys when the generator set is running. Replace
guards, screens, and covers before operating the generator
set.
Note: See the generator set operation manual for the
service schedule and other service not included
in this manual.
2.2 Lubrication System
Use oil that meets the American Petroleum Institute
(API) classification of SC or SH. Using unsuitable oil or
neglecting an oil change may result in engine damage
that is not covered by the engine warranty. Figure 2-1
shows the recommended Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) viscosity designation for given
operating temperature ranges.
Do not mix different oil brands. Incompatibility could
cause a breakdown of lubricating ingredients and
reduce engine protection.
Figure 2-1 Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
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