Maintenance Interval Schedule
Before performing any operation or maintenance procedures, ensure that the safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood.
Bearing (Ball) - Lubricate
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Replace
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Insulation - Test
Makeup Oil Tank - Fill
Methane Gas Detector
Overhaul Considerations
Rotating Rectifier - Test
Space Heater - Check
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Varistor - Test
Winding - Test
Control Panel - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Electrohydraulic System - Inspect
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fan Motor - Lubricate
Fuel System Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Fumes Disposal Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Generator - Inspect
Generator Load - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Battery Charger - Check
Power Factor - Check
Cylinder Pressure - Measure/Record
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Alternator - Inspect
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Crankcase Pressure - Measure
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil - Change
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Valve Lash and Bridge - Adjust
Exhaust Piping - Inspect
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Timing - Check/Adjust
Inlet Air System - Inspect
Oxygen Sensor - Calibrate
Radiator - Clean
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Stator Lead - Check
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Radiator - Clean
Cylinder Pressure - Measure/Record
Electrohydraulic System Oil - Change
Electrohydraulic System Oil Filter - Change
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Exhaust Bypass - Inspect
Fuel Metering Valve - Check
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Rotating Rectifier - Check
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Overhaul (Top End)
Overhaul (In-Frame)
Overhaul (Major)
Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals may result in the degradation of the engine's performance and/or the accelerated wear of the engine's components.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must be performed.
When Required
Batteries - ReplaceBearing (Ball) - Lubricate
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Replace
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Insulation - Test
Makeup Oil Tank - Fill
Methane Gas Detector
Overhaul Considerations
Rotating Rectifier - Test
Space Heater - Check
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Varistor - Test
Winding - Test
Daily
Bearing Temperature - Measure/RecordControl Panel - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Electrohydraulic System - Inspect
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fan Motor - Lubricate
Fuel System Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Fumes Disposal Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Generator - Inspect
Generator Load - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Automatic Start/Stop - InspectBattery Charger - Check
Power Factor - Check
Initial 250 Service Hours
Crankcase Blowby - Measure/RecordCylinder Pressure - Measure/Record
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Every 250 Service Hours
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckEvery 500 Service Hours
Fumes Disposal Filter - DrainInitial 1000 Service Hours
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/AddEngine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record
Every 1000 Service Hours
Aftercooler Condensation - DrainAlternator - Inspect
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Crankcase Pressure - Measure
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil - Change
Engine Oil Filter - Change
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Valve Lash and Bridge - Adjust
Exhaust Piping - Inspect
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Timing - Check/Adjust
Inlet Air System - Inspect
Oxygen Sensor - Calibrate
Radiator - Clean
Every 2000 Service Hours
Bearing (Ball) - LubricateCooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Stator Lead - Check
Every Year
Engine Performance - TestFumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Radiator - Clean
Every 3000 Service Hours
Ignition System Spark Plugs - Inspect/ReplaceEvery 4000 Service Hours
Crankcase Blowby - Measure/RecordCylinder Pressure - Measure/Record
Electrohydraulic System Oil - Change
Electrohydraulic System Oil Filter - Change
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Exhaust Bypass - Inspect
Fuel Metering Valve - Check
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 8000 Service Hours
Cooling System Coolant Analysis (Level II) - ObtainRotating Rectifier - Check
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Between 10 000 and 20 000 Service Hours
Bearing - InspectOverhaul (Top End)
Every 24 000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeBetween 30 000 and 60 000 Service Hours
Bearing - InspectOverhaul (In-Frame)
Between 50 000 and 100 000 Service Hours
Bearing - InspectOverhaul (Major)
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