An authorized operator may perform the maintenance items with daily intervals. An authorized operator may perform the maintenance items with intervals of every week. The maintenance that is recommended for all other maintenance intervals must be performed by an authorized service technician or by your Cat dealer.
The user is responsible for the performance of all maintenance which includes the following items: performing all adjustments, using proper lubricants, fluids, and filters and replacing old components with new 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.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.
Choose the interval that occurs first in order to determine the correct maintenance interval: fuel consumption, service hours and calendar time . Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
All of the following will affect the oil change interval: operating conditions, fuel type, oil type and size of the oil sump . Scheduled oil sampling analyzes used oil in order to determine if the oil change interval is suitable for your specific engine.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" in order to determine the oil change interval that is suitable for your specific engine.
To determine the maintenance intervals for the overhauls, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Recommendations" .
Unless other instructions are provided, perform maintenance and perform repairs under the following conditions:
The starting system is disabled.
The engine is stopped.
The generator does not pose an electrical shock hazard.
The generator is disconnected from the load.
Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
When Required
Battery - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Rotating Rectifier - Test
Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - CheckElectrical Connections - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Generator Load - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Generator - InspectInstrument Panel - Inspect
Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - DrainEvery 250 Service Hours
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainEngine Oil Sample - Obtain
Every 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Alternator Belt - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceInitial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 500 Service Hours
Fuel System Secondary Filter - ReplaceEvery 500 Service Hours or 1 Year
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckEngine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Replace
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Every 1000 Service Hours
Alternator Belt - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceEngine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Every 1000 Service Hours or 1 Year
Rotating Rectifier - CheckEvery 2000 Service Hours
Alternator - InspectEngine Mounts - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Every 2000 Service Hours or 6 Months
Insulation - TestEvery Year
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainFuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Every 3000 Service Hours
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/ExchangeWater Pump - Inspect