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 Load - Check
Generator Set - Test
Daily
Walk-Around InspectionEvery Week
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckElectrical Connections - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Generator - Inspect
Every 500 Service Hours
Engine Crankcase Breather Element - ReplaceEvery Year
Alternator - InspectEngine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Rotating Rectifier - Check
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect