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 - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Daily
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
Jacket Water Heater - Check
Power Factor - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Initial 20 to 40 Service Hours
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceEvery 600 000 L (158 500 US gal) of Fuel
Overhaul (Top End)Every Week
Automatic Start/Stop - InspectBattery Charger - Check
Generator - Inspect
Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Overhaul
Overhaul ConsiderationsInitial 250 Service Hours
Engine Valve Lash - CheckEngine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Every 250 Service Hours
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - ObtainEvery 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckEngine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/ReplaceCooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year
Engine Crankcase Breather - CleanGenerator Lead (Round Cable) - Check
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Every Year
Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEngine Performance - Test
Rotating Rectifier - Check
Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Alternator - InspectCoolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect