C32 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. Maintenance includes all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components.

Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

When Required

Batteries - Replace
Battery - Recycle
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine - Clean
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Generator Set - Test
Generator Set Alignment - Check
Varistor - Test
Winding - Test

Daily

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Generator Load - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Power Factor - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every Week

Air Inlet Filter - Check
Battery Charger - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Generator - Inspect
Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Generator Lead (Flat Braided Cable) - Check
Space Heater - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Voltage and Frequency - Check

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

Every 250 Service Hours

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Heat Shield - Inspect/Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean

Every 500 Service Hours

Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

Every 2000 Service Hours

Engine Mounts - Check
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Generator Lead (Round Cable) - Check
Generator Set Vibration - Test/Record
Insulation - Test
Stator Lead - Check

Every Year

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Generator Bearing - Inspect

Every 3000 Service Hours

Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change

Every 5000 Service Hours

Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Alternator - Inspect
Prelube Pump - Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 8000 Service Hours

Rotating Rectifier - Check

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

Overhaul

Overhaul Considerations