Maintenance Interval Schedule - Prime Power
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 all maintenance including the following procedures: 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.
Battery - Recycle
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Belts - Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Insulation - Test
Overhaul Considerations
Rotating Rectifier - Test
Varistor - Test
Winding - Test
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Generator - Inspect
Generator Bearing Temperature - Measure/Record
Generator Load - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Power Factor - Check
Space Heater - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Exhaust Piping - Inspect
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Stator Lead - Check
Water Pump - Inspect
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
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 - ReplaceBattery - Recycle
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Belts - Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Insulation - Test
Overhaul Considerations
Rotating Rectifier - Test
Varistor - Test
Winding - Test
Daily
Air Inlet Filter - CheckCooling System Coolant Level - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Generator - Inspect
Generator Bearing Temperature - Measure/Record
Generator Load - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Power Factor - Check
Space Heater - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Generator Lead (Flat Braided Cable) - CheckEvery 250 Service Hours
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainEngine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Every 750 Service Hours
Alternator and Fan Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceCooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Every 750 Service Hours or Monthly
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckCrankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Mounts - Check
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Exhaust Piping - Inspect
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Every 1000 Service Hours
Engine - CleanEvery 1500 Service Hours or 2 Months
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/AdjustEngine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Every 2000 Service Hours
Generator Lead (Round Cable) - CheckEvery Year
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 3000 Service Hours
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestEvery 3000 Service Hours or 4 Months
Alternator - InspectGenerator Set Vibration - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Stator Lead - Check
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - AddEvery 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - ChangeCooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect
Every 8000 Service Hours or 1 Year
Rotating Rectifier - CheckTurbocharger - Inspect
Between 18 000 and 24 000 Service Hours
Generator Bearing - InspectEvery 24 000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeOverhaul
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