Kohler 8E - Page 25

TP-6277 10/03 Scheduled Maintenance 13
Service Schedule (Continued)
Perform Service at Intervals Indicated (X)
Before
Starting
After 50
Hrs. or 1
Month
Every
100 Hrs.
or 3
Months
Every
200 Hrs.
or 3
Months
Every
400 Hrs.
or 6
Months
Every
500 Hrs.
or Yearly
BACKFIRE FLAME ARRESTOR
Service the backfire flame arrestor X
Check and clean the PCV valve X
Replace the PCV valve
X
(800 hrs.)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Keep the battery charged and in good condition [ X
Check the electrical connections X
Clean the battery cables X
IGNITION SYSTEM
Replace the spark plugs X
ENGINE AND MOUNTING
Check for water, fuel, coolant, and oil leakage X
Retighten all nuts and bolts
X (Break-
in period)
X
Check tightness of mounting bolts/vibromounts X
Check the intake/exhaust valve clearance ** X
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Inspect the exhaust system components for cracks
and corrosion (exhaust manifold, mixing elbow,
exhaust line, hose clamps, silencer and outlet
flapper)
X
Check that the exhaust outlet is clear X
Check that hose clamps are tight X
Check for hose leaks X
Clean the exhaust/water mixing elbow X
Inspect the complete exhaust system *** X
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM, ETC.
Check the compartment condition (fuel, oil, or water
leaks)
X
Check the remote control operation
X (Break-
in period)
GENERATOR
Test run the generator set
X
(Weekly)
Blow dust out of generator * X
Clean slip rings and inspect brushes **
X
(1000
hrs.)
* Service more frequently if operated in dusty areas.
**Should be performed by an authorized service distributor.
***Should be performed by the Coast Guard Auxiliary
[ Consult the battery manufacturer’s instructions