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