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.
In the absence of scheduled oil sampling, replace the engine oil and filters according to the following intervals:
If the engine has a shallow oil sump, change the oil after every 250 service hours.
If the engine has a standard oil sump, change the oil after every 500 service hours.
If the engine has a deep oil sump, change the oil after every 1000 service hours.
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
Engine - Clean
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Set - Test
Generator Winding - Test
Varistor - Inspect
Daily
Air Inlet Filter - Inspect/Clean/TestCoolant Level - Check
Electrical 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
Generator Load - Check
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Battery Charger - CheckGenerator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Power Factor - Check
Space Heater - Test
Stator Winding Temperature - Test
Every 250 Service Hours
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckBelts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Initial 500 Service Hours (or at first oil change)
Speed Sensor - Clean/InspectEvery 500 Service Hours
Engine Oil and Filter - ChangeFuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Every 1000 Service Hours
Engine Crankcase Breather - CleanEngine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Strainer - Clean
Generator Winding Insulation - Test
Every 1000 Service Hours or 1 Year
Coolant Sample (Level 2) - ObtainEvery 2000 Service Hours
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - InspectEngine Mounts - Inspect
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Every 2000 Service Hours or 6 Months
Stator Lead - CheckEvery 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCoolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Every 4000 Service Hours
Engine Valve Lash - CheckEvery 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Water Pump - InspectEvery 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Alternator - InspectCoolant (ELC) - Change
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Every 7500 Service Hours or 1 Year
Rotating Rectifier - CheckOverhaul
Generator Bearing - InspectOverhaul Considerations