PowerTec OMRG25204 - Manual (Page 66)

Lubrication and Maintenance
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Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval
Chart—Generator (Standby) Applications
NOTE: Use service intervals listed below for generator
(standby) applications. Match service items below
to titles in Lubrication and Maintenance Sections
for procedures.
Lubrication and Maintenance Service Intervals
Every 2 250 Hours or 500 Hours or 2000 Hours
Item Weeks 12 Months 12 Months or 24 Months As Required
Operate Engine at Rated Speed and 50%–70% Load a
•
Minimum of 30 Minutes
Check Engine Oil and Coolant Level
•
Check Fuel Filter(s)/Water Separator Bowl
•
Check Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve & Indicator a •
Perform Visual Walkaround Inspection
•
Service Fire Extinguisher
•
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter b •
Check Engine Mounts
•
Service Battery
•
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube
•
Check Air Intake Hoses, Connections, & System
•
Replace Single or Dual Fuel Filter Elements
•
Check Belt Tensioner and Belt Wear
•
Check Engine Speeds
•
Check Engine Electrical Ground Connection
•
Check Cooling System
•
Coolant Solution Analysis-Add SCAs as required
•
Pressure Test Cooling System
•
Check Variable Speed (Droop) (Gen-Sets)
•
Check Crankshaft Vibration Damper (6.8 L Engines) c •
Flush Cooling System d •
Test Thermostats
•
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
•
Add Coolant
•
Replace Air Cleaner Elements
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a Replace primary air cleaner element when restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in.) H2O.
b Change the oil for the first time after 100 hours maximum of break-in operation. For subsequent oil and filter intervals, see recommendations
in section 10.
c Replace crankshaft damper every 4500 hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
d If John Deere COOL-GARD is used, the flushing interval may be extended to 3000 hours or 36 months. If John Deere COOL-GARD is used
and the coolant is tested annually AND additives are replenished as needed by adding a supplemental coolant additive, the flushing interval
may be extended to 5000 hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
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