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.
When Required
Battery - RecycleBattery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Generator Set Alignment - Check
Daily
Coolant Level - CheckEngine Oil Level - Check
Generator Load - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Automatic Start/Stop - InspectElectrical Connections - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Fuel System Water Separator - Check/Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Generator - Inspect
Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Stator Winding Temperature - Test
Trailer - Inspect
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Every 250 Service Hours
Radiator - CleanEvery 6 Months
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainEvery Year
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceCoolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Generator Set Vibration - Test/Record
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Starting Motor - Inspect
Every 3 Years
Coolant Temperature Regulator - ReplaceEvery 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeEvery 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Coolant (ELC) - ChangeCoolant Extender (ELC) - Add