Generac Power Systems 05176-0 owner manual Level5 Tasks

Section 5 — Maintenance

Air-cooled 15 kW Generators

Maintenance	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Level 4		Level5
Tasks	Recom-	Task		Task	Required	Task		Task	Required	Task
	mended	Comp.		Comp.	to be done	Comp.	Required	Comp.	to be done	Comp.
	to be done	(Date-	Required	(Date-	Semi-	(Date-	to be done	(Date-	Bi-	(Date-
	monthly/	Initials)	to be done	Initials)	annually/	Initials)	Annually/	Initials)	annually/	Initials)
	10 hrs.		6 months		50 hrs.		100 hrs.		250 hrs.

10.Test the engine and transfer switch safety devices. Correct and/or adjust as necessary.

11.Initiate an automatic start and transfer of the unit to site load and exercise it for at least 1 hour looking for leaks, loose connections or components, and abnormal operating conditions. Correct as necessary.

12.Start and exercise the unit at full rated load (use a load bank if the site load is not enough) for at least 2 hours

looking for leaks, loose connections or components, and abnormal operating conditions. Correct as necessary.

13.Perform an engine oil analysis (send a sample to a lab for results). Change the engine oil and filters if the analysis results indicate this is

required.
14. Change the	*
engine oil.
15. Replace the	*
engine oil filter(s).

*Change oil and filter after first eight (8) hours of operation and then every 100 hours thereafter. Change sooner when operating under a heavy load or in a dusty or dirty environment or in high ambient temperatures.

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