6. Maintenance schedule
6.1. Reminder of use
The maintenance operations to be carried out are described in the maintenance schedule. The interval for this is supplied as a guide
and for generating sets operating with fuel and oil which conform to the specifications given in this manual.
If the generating set is used under extreme conditions, the interval between the maintenance operations must be shortened.
6.2. Maintenance table
Component
Operations to be carried
out on reaching the 1
st
due date
With each usage
Every month
or
Every
10 hours
Every 3 months
or
Every
50 hours
Every year
or
Every
300 hours
Generating set Cleaning
•
Check the level
•
Engine oil
Renew
•
Fuel strainer Cleaning
•
Checking
•
Air filter
Cleaning
•
Spark plug Check and clean
•
Valves* Checking*
•
* These operations must be entrusted to one of our agents
If used occasionally only, drain-out the engine oil at least once a year.
7. Maintenance procedures
Warning
Before carrying out any maintenance operation:
- switch off the generating set.
- disconnect the cap(s) of the spark plug(s) and disconnect the starter battery (if fitted).
Only use original parts or equivalent parts: risk of damage to the generating set.
7.1. Checking bolts, nuts and screws
To prevent faults or breakdowns, carefully check all the nuts, bolts and screws on a daily basis.
n Inspect the entire generating set before and after each use.
o Tighten any loose nuts or bolts.
7.2. Renewing the engine oil
Adhere to the environment protection guidelines (see § Protecting the environment) and drain the oil into an appropriate
container.
n Open the inspection cover (fig. A – ,o. 2).
o With the engine still warm, remove the filler and draining plug (fig. B – no. 2).
p Gently tilt the generating set to empty the oil into the appropriate container.
q After complete draining, fill it with the recommended oil (see § Specifications), check the level.
r Refit the filler and draining plug (fig. B – no. 2).
s Check for oil leakage.
t Wipe any oil traces with a clean cloth.
u Close the inspection cover.
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