Major Generator Service Visit
Every generator maintenance contract comes with 4 hour response as standard as well as a Major and Minor annual service visit. The following procedures and checklists to be carried out during a major service include:
LUBRICATING SYSTEM
- Change engine lubricating oil
- Change engine lubricating oil filter
- Change engine lubricating oil bypass filter, if fitted
- Check engine oil for leaks
- Check hydraulic governor oil level, if fitted
- Record oil pressure – P.S.I R.P.M.
FUEL SYSTEM
- Drain sediment from fuel tank
- Check fuel tank breather
- Clean out water and sediment trap
- Change fuel filters
- Check fuel system pipes and unions for leaks
- Check operation of engine governor and stop controls
- Check operation of fuel system priming pump
- Check fuel level, inform Owner/Manager if low
COOLING SYSTEM
- Check coolant level and antifreeze content and top up if necessary
- Check coolant inhibitor
- Change coolant filter, if hours occurred
- Check for coolant leaks
- Check condition of hoses and clips
- Check condition of fan belts and adjust or renew, if required
- Check water pump and lubricate
- Check and lubricate fan hubs and idlers
- Check condition of radiator
- Clean radiator fins
- Check condition of radiator ducting and trunking
- Check operation of block and radiator heaters
- Check operation of ventilation automatic louvers, if fitted
- Record engine cooling system temperatures
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
- Change air filter element, if necessary (chargeable)
- Clean and check air cleaner and piping for damage
- Check turbocharger operation and condition
- Check inlet manifold and gaskets
- Check and tighten turbocharger outlet hose clips
EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Tighten Manifold nuts and cap screws
- Tighten turbocharger mounting nuts
- Check for leaks and signs of blowing
- Check condition of silencer and piping
- Drain moisture trap in exhaust pipe
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Check battery electrolyte level and specific gravity, top up if necessary
- Check condition of charging system
- Record charging rate – amps
- Check operation of starting system
- Check condition of wire and connectors
ALTERNATOR
- Check bearings and lubricate
- Check communicators or slip rings
- Examine brush gear
- Check alternator to engine alignment
- Check alternator to engine coupling
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
- Check engine mounting bolts
- Check engine anti-vibration mountings
- Check operation of engine governor
- Check and adjust engine valve clearance, if hours occurred
- Check and clean engine crankcase, breather
- Check engine vibration dampers
- Lubricate all engine linkages
- Keep generator plant room in a clean and tidy condition