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Table 4-1 Preventative Maintenance Actions and Schedule
Description of Procedure
Reference
Paragraph
Perform
at
Pre-Trip
Inspection
Standard Service
Interval Units
Extended
Service
Interval
Units*
Every
1000
Hours
Annually
or Every
3000 Hours
Annually
or Every
3000 Hours
For Pre-Trip inspection, perform items 1 through 15; for “After Start-up” checks, perform items 32 through 36.
1. Check (In Place) engine/generator shockmounts for cracks, cuts, abrasion or flaring X
2. Check engine lubrication, fuel filter , and connections for leaks X X X
3. Check engine lubrication oil level, add as required 1.10.f. X X X
4. Check poly V -Belt for fraying or cracks and proper tension, adjust as required 4.4.9 X X X
5. Check radiator hoses for leaks, check coolant level and 50/50 mixture 1.10.j. X X X
6. Check radiator coil and generator air intake for cleanliness
(Clean using compressed air, reversing air flow direction)
X X X
7. Check air cleaner
7a. Oil bath air filter: Check for cleanliness and clean filter body and internal mesh.
Change oil every 250 hours
4.4.13.d. X X X
7b. Dry element air filter with indicator: Check for cleanliness and clean/replace
as air filter indicator indicates
4.4.13.c. X X X
8. Drain water from fuel tank sump and fuel filter bowl X X X
9. Fill fuel tank with diesel fuel; check fuel gauge operation 1.10.g. X X X
10.Check intake heater amperage 1.10.h. X X X
11.Check battery terminals for tightness and cleanliness. Clean and coat terminals with
battery terminal sealant
X X X
12.Check for dirty/loose electrical connections, frayed cables/wires and cracked insulation X X X
13.Tighten all hardware (brackets, etc.) X X X
14.Clean oil bath air filter body and internal mesh (See Note 2) 4.4.13 X X
15.Clean mechanical fuel lift pump internal filter 4.4.2 X X X
16.Change lubricating oil and filter(s) (See Note 1) 4.4.10 X X
17.Tighten engine and generator mounting bolts 4.7 X X
18.Tighten all electrical connections in the control box X X
19.Verify operation of engine protective devices X X
