C27 Generator Set Caterpillar

When Required

Battery - Recycle
Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Circuit Breakers - Reset
Engine - Clean
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Bearing - Replace
Generator Set - Test
Generator Set Alignment - Check
Generator Winding - Test
Varistor - Inspect

Daily

Control Panel - Inspect/Test
Coolant Level - 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 Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Generator Load - Check
Power Factor - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every Week

Automatic Start/Stop - Inspect
Battery Charger - Check
Electrical Connections - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Generator - Inspect
Generator Lead (Flat Braided Cable) - Check
Space Heater - Test
Standby Generator Set Maintenance Recommendations
Stator Winding Temperature - Test
Voltage and Frequency - Check

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

Every 250 Service Hours

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Every 1500 Service Hours

Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean

Every 2000 Service Hours

Engine Mounts - Inspect
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Fumes Disposal Filter Element - Replace
Generator Lead (Round Cable) - Check
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Generator Winding Insulation - Test
Stator Lead - Check

Every 2000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Generator Set Vibration - Test/Record

Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Engine Valve Lash - Check
Radiator - Clean

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Generator Winding Insulation - Test

Every 3000 Service Hours

Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 4500 Service Hours

Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect

Every 5000 Service Hours

Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Alternator - Inspect
Prelube Pump - Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 8000 Service Hours

Rotating Rectifier - Check

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Coolant (ELC) - Change

Every 38 000 L (10 000 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

Overhaul

Generator Bearing - Inspect
Overhaul Considerations