TP-5867 11/02 9Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
Action
System—Component
Visually Inspect Check Change Clean Test Interval
Fuel
Flexible lines and connections X R Weekly
Main tank supply level X Weekly
Fuel piping X Yearly
Lubrication
Oil level
D D
Weekly
Crankcase breather
D D
Quarterly
Change oil
D
Yearly or 50 Hrs
Replace filter(s)*
D
Yearly or 50 Hrs
Cooling
Air cleaner to room/enclosure X Weekly
Air ducts, louvers X X Yearly
Exhaust Line
Leakage X X Weekly
Insulation, fire hazards X Quarterly
Flexible connector(s) X Six Months
Hangers and supports X Yearly
DC Electrical System
Battery charger operation, charge rate X Monthly
Recharge after engine start[
X Monthly
Remove corrosion, clean and dry battery and rack X X Monthly
Clean and tighten battery terminals X X Quarterly
Tighten DC electrical connections X Six Months
AC Electrical System
General inspection X Weekly
Wire abrasions where subject to motion X X Quarterly
Safety and alarm operation X X Six Months
Tighten control and power wiring connections X Yearly
Wire-cable insulation breakdown X 3 Years or 500 Hrs
Engine And Mounting
General inspection
D
Weekly
Air cleaner service
D D
Six Months
Ignition components
D D
Yearly
Valve clearance
D
3 Years or 500 Hrs.
Bolt torque
D D
3 Years or 500 Hrs.
Generator
Compartment condition X X Weekly
Rotor and stator X X Yearly
Measure and record resistance readings of windings with
insulation tester (Megger, with SCR assembly or rectifier
disconnected)
X Yearly
Run generator set X Monthly
Remote control X Monthly
Blow dust out of generator* X X 2 Years or 300 Hrs
General Condition Of Equipment
Any condition of vibration, leakage, noise, temperature,
or deterioration
X X X Weekly
Interior of equipment room or outdoor weather housing X X Weekly
D Follow procedures and frequencies indicated in the engine manufacturer’s maintenance manual.
If not indicated, follow this service schedule. Some items may not apply to all generator sets.
R Replace as necessary.
XAction
* Service more frequently if operated in dusty areas.
[ Consult battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Figure 2-4 Service Schedule
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