Maintenance Interval Schedule
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 - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Coolant - Change
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Engine - Clean
Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime
Heat Exchanger - Clean/Test
Heat Exchanger - Inspect
Maintenance Recommendations
Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fumes Disposal Filter Service Indicator - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Engine Cooling System Corrosion Protection System - Inspect
Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Check
Engine - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Belts - Inspect/Replace
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Check
Heat Exchanger - Clean/Test
Maintenance Recommendations
Oil Cooler Core - Check/Clean/Test
Overhaul (Major)
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
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestBattery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Coolant - Change
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Engine - Clean
Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime
Heat Exchanger - Clean/Test
Heat Exchanger - Inspect
Maintenance Recommendations
Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect
Daily
Coolant Level - CheckEngine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fumes Disposal Filter Service Indicator - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Initial 20 to 40 Service Hours
Belts - Inspect/ReplaceEvery 50 Service Hours or Weekly
Aftercooler Condensate Drain Valve - Inspect/CleanEngine Cooling System Corrosion Protection System - Inspect
Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect
Every 250 Service Hours
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainCooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)
Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainInitial 1000 Service Hours
Heat Exchanger - InspectEvery 1000 Service Hours
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/ReplaceEvery 2000 Service Hours
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - ReplaceEvery Year
Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainFirst 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours
Engine Crankcase Breather - CleanEngine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Check
Every 14 400 L (3750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckEngine - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Every 28 500 L (7500 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours or 1 Year (Deep Sump)
Engine Oil and Filter - ChangeFuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Every 57 000 L (15 000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours
Turbocharger - InspectEvery 170 400 L (45 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours
Auxiliary Water Pump (Bronze Impeller) - Inspect/ReplaceBelts - Inspect/Replace
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Check
Every 284 000 L (75 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours
Water Pump - InspectOverhaul
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestHeat Exchanger - Clean/Test
Maintenance Recommendations
Oil Cooler Core - Check/Clean/Test
Overhaul (Major)
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XQC1200 and XQC1600 Power Modules Water Pump - Assemble
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