PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
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SCHEDULE FOR ENGINES IN STAND-BY DUTY
For engines which are in use for a total of less than 400 hours in every twelve months, the
schedule below must be used:
The preventive maintenance operations must be applied at the interval (hours or months)
which occurs first.
A-Monthly
B-3 Months
C-Every 200 hours or 6 months
D-Every 1,000 hours or 12 months
NOTE: All bolts, hose clips, terminal connections, pipes and joints must be checked for
tightness and leaks every 3 months unless stated otherwise.
* By a person who has had the correct training.
ABCDOperation
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Check the amount of coolant
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Check the lubricating oil level
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Check the restriction indicators for the air filters and, when
necessary, renew the filter elements
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Start and run the engine on load until normal temperature
of operation is reached
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Drain any water/sediment from the primary fuel filter
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Check the condition and the tension of all drive belts
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Check the specific gravity and the pH value of the coolant
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Renew the lubricating oil and filter
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Check radiator air restriction (visual)
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Clean centrifugal oil filter
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Renew the canister of the main fuel filter
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Ensure that the fuel injectors are checked and corrected or
renewed, if necessary*
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Equalise bridge pieces and check valve clearances
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