C18 Generator Set Caterpillar

Maintenance Interval Schedule

Usage:

C18 DDS

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.

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

Battery - Recycle
Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate
Fuel System - Prime
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Generator Set - Test
Generator Set Alignment - Check
Heat Exchanger - Inspect
Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace

Daily

Coolant Level - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fumes Disposal Filter Service Indicator - Check
Generator Load - Check
Power Factor - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every Week

Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Generator Lead - Check
Standby Generator Set Maintenance Recommendations
Stator Winding Temperature - Test
Voltage and Frequency - Check

Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly

Aftercooler Condensate Drain Valve - Inspect/Clean

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

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain

Every 2000 Service Hours

Generator - Inspect
Generator Set Vibration - Test/Record

Every 2000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Stator Lead - Check

Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Generator Winding Insulation - Test

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Generator - Dry
Varistor - Check
Varistor - Inspect

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 8000 Service Hours

Generator Winding - Test
Rotating Rectifier - Check

Every 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year

Battery Charger - Check
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

Every 28 400 L (7500 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Engine Protective Devices - Check

Every 28 500 L (7500 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours or 1 Year (Deep Sump)

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Every 30 000 L (8000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 57 000 L (15 000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Heat Exchanger - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect

Every 170 400 L (45 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 284 000 L (75 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours

Alternator - Inspect
Overhaul (Top End)
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 340 000 L (90 000 US gal) of Fuel or 6000 Service Hours

Coolant (ELC) - Change

Every 570 000 L (150 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours

Overhaul (Major)
Overhaul Considerations

Overhaul

Generator Bearing - Inspect/Replace

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