MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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Towards the rear of this section there is a
check list sheet for continuous duty
generator sets which is to be used as a guide
for operators and maintenance personnel.
The following schedule details some of the
maintenancetobecarriedoutasinthe
maintenance check lists, however not all are
detailed. In these cases please refer to the
Workshop Manual.
The schedule within this section will be
perfectly suitable for an engine working
under average conditions. If your engine is
working under particularly dirty or dusty
conditions, more frequent servicing will be
necessary particularly in respect of the
lubricating oil and air cleaners. Correct and
regular maintenance will help prolong engine
life.
DAILY INSPECTION
LUBRICATING OIL LEVEL
With the engine stopped for at least 5
minutes:-
i) Withdraw the dipstick and wipe clean.
ii) Re-insert the dipstick fully into the sump.
iii) Wait for at least 5 seconds, withdraw
andchecktheoillevelinrelationtothe
two marks on the dipstick.
iv) Repeat operation (i) (ii) (iii) at least
twice, until identical readings are
observed.
If the oil level is below the top mark add
sufficient of the same grade as that already
intheenginetobringtheoilleveluptothe
top mark.
Always replace the filler plug immediately
replenishment is completed.
COOLANT LEVEL
With the engine stopped remove the radiator
cap; the coolant should be 25 mm (1") below
the top of the filler neck. If the level is low top
up with a solution of water and inhibitor or
water and anti-freeze similar to that already
in the engine. Refer to Engine Data section
pages 7 to 10.
LEAKS
Visually check the engine for gas, oil, coolant
and exhaust leaks, repairing where
necessary.
WEEKLY INSPECTION
Deal with items under DAILY INSPECTION.
AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION INDICATOR
The middle section of the restriction indicator
'A' will remain clear while the air cleaner is in
a serviceable condition. When the filter
reaches its contamination limit the restriction
indicator will sense the change in manifold
pressure and middle section 'A' will change
to red. At this point the air filter must be
changed (see page 40). When the air filters
have been changed reset the indicator by
pressing button 'B'. (See Fig. 19).
MAKE QUITE
CERTAIN THE
ENGINE CANNOT BE STARTED
BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY
MAINTENANCE, PARTICULARLY IN THE
CASE OF AUTOMATICALLY STARTING
GENERATING SETS OR REMOTE
STARTING ENGINES.
WARNING
Fig. 19
A
B
THE COOLING
SYSTEM IS
PRESSURISED - DO NOT REMOVE THE
FILLERCAPWHENTHEENGINEISHOT.
HAND PROTECTION MUST BE WORN.
WARNING
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