Generator Maintenance Checklist
- ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
- RADIATOR CORE/HEAT EXCHANGER
- COOLANT LINES/CONNECTIONS/HOSES
- BLOCK HEATER
- ANTI-FREEZE PROTECTION
- COOLANT CHEMICALLY BALANCED
- DRIVE BELTS
- WATER PUMP
SECTION B – D.C. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- BATTERY(S) ELECTROLYTE LEVEL/SPECIFIC GRAVITY Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
- BATTERY CONNECTIONS/CABLES, CLEAN & TIGHT
- SHUT DOWN MECHANISMS
- ELECTRIC STARTER/ALTERNATOR
- ELETRICAL SYSTEM, ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS
- DRIVE BELTS
SECTION C – A/C ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- A/C WIRING
- BATTERY CHARGER
- CONTROL PANEL/SWITCH GEAR
- A/C GENERATOR VOLTAGE
- A/C GENERATOR FREQUENCY
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS
SECTION D – AIR INDUCTION & EXHAUST SYSTEM
- AIR CLEANER UNITS/DRY & OIL BATH
- AIR INDUCTION PIPING & CONNECTIONS
- TURBOCHARGER/BLOWER
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD/PIPING/CONNECTIONS
- COLD ENGINE HEATED AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
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SECTION E – POWER UNIT
- GENERATOR FRAMEWORK/HOUSING/CASING/STRUCTURE
- CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- COUPLING(S)
- VIBRATION MOUNTS
SECTION F – LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- ENGINE LEVEL OIL
- ENGINE OIL CHANGE
- ENGINE OIL FILTER CHANGE
- OIL PUMP PRESSURE
- CRANK CASE BREATHER
- OIL LEAKS (HOSES, CONNECTIONS, SEALS)
- GENERATOR BEARINGS
- ALL GREASE FITTINGS
- ACCESSORIES & COMPONENTS
SECTION G – FUEL SYSTEM
- FUEL TANK/DAY TANK – PRODUCT LEVEL
- FUEL FILTERS – PRIMARY/SECONDARY
- FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS/HOSES/PIPING/CONNECTIONS
- GAUGES & SAFETY MECHANISM
- CONDENSATION/WATER IN FUEL
SECTION H – OPERATION
- START & RUN ENGINE
- CHECK ALL GAUGES & LIGHTS
- LISTEN FOR ENGINE SMOOTHNESS, NOISES, ODDITIES
Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory
* Vendor is responsible for minor diagnostics, topping off of fluids, rags, disposals, tool usage, vehicle utilization, fuses, nuts/bolts/washers, cotter pins & all bulbs.