Standby Generator Sets

Service Schedule

Maintenance

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Level 4

 

Tasks

Recom-

Task

Required

Task

Required

Task

 

Task

 

mended

Comp.

to be done

Comp.

to be done

Comp.

Required

Comp.

 

to be done

(Date-

3 months/

(Date-

Semi-

(Date-

to be done

(Date-

 

monthly

In itials)

Break-in

Initials)

annually

Initials)

Annually

Initials)

 

10 Hrs.

 

30 Hrs.

 

50 Hrs.

 

100 Hrs.

 

13.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.

14.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.

15. Change the engine oil.

16.Replace the engine oil filter(s).

17.Replace the engine air filter(s).

18.Replace the engine fuel filter(s) on diesel engine driven units and re-prime the fuel system.

19.Check the engine spark plugs on gas engine driven units. Clean and re-gap or replace as necessary.

20.Perform a 5 minute no-load operational run of the unit looking for any post service problems.

21.Return the unit to standby

setup for operation when required.

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Generac Power Systems 1.6L 18 kW owner manual Maintenance Level

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