C18 Power Module Caterpillar

Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the installation of new components due to normal wear and aging. The performance of this product may be diminished if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed. Components may experience accelerated wear if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed.

Note: Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: fuel consumption, service hours and calendar time . Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.

Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

When Required

Batteries - Replace
Battery - Recycle
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Varistor - Test
Winding - Test

Daily

Control Panel - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Generator Load - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Power Factor - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every Week

Air Inlet Filter - Check
Battery Charger - Check
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Generator - Inspect
Space Heater - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Voltage and Frequency - Check

Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain

Every 2000 Service Hours

Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Stator Lead - Check

Every 2000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Insulation - Test

Every Year

Generator Bearing - Inspect

Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Prelube Pump - Inspect

First 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace

Every 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly

Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Rotating Rectifier - Check

Every 19 000 L (5000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours

Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Heat Shield - Inspect/Replace

Every 19 000 L (5000 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect

Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Alternator - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Speed/Timing Sensors - Check/Clean/Calibrate
Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 228 000 L (60 000 US gal) of Fuel or 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

Overhaul

Overhaul Considerations