G 50/G 70/G 85 Maintenance
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4. Maintenance
4.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule
The Periodic Maintenance Schedule below lists basic maintenance
intervals for the engine and generator. For detailed maintenance
procedures on the engine, refer to the engine Operator's Manual.
Daily 50 Hrs
or 2
weeks
250 Hrs 600 Hrs
or
12 Mo
1200
Hrs or
24 Mo
2000
Hrs
Other
Check engine oil and coolant level
Check engine air filter gauge & air
cleaner dust cap *
Visual walkaround inspection
Check tire inflation, tread wear and lug
nuts before towing
Check fuel filter
Drain containment system
Service the battery
Change engine oil and replace oil
filter**
Clean unit inside and out
Check air intake hoses, connections,
and system
Replace fuel filter element
Check automatic belt tensioner and
belt wear
Check cooling system
Perform coolant solution analysis &
add SCA's
Grease axle
Pressure test cooling system
Flush cooling system***
Check and adjust engine valve
clearance
Check brake fluid level in trailer at least
monthly
Replace crankcase ventilation filter
every 750 hours
*Replace the air filter cartridge when yellow indicator of the engine air filter gauge reaches the red line.
**Change the oil after the first 100 hours, then every 250 hours.
***If John Deere antifreeze is used, the flushing interval may be extended. See engine Operator’s Manual.