TP-6200 10/12 139Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
Service Schedule, continued
Action
System—Component Visually Inspect Check Change Clean Test Interval
AC Electrical System
Controller lamp test X R Weekly
General Inspection X Weekly
Circuit breakers, fuses[X X R X X Monthly
Wire abrasions where subject to motion X X Quarterly
Safety and alarm operation X X Six Months
Tighten control and power wiring connections X Yearly
Transfer switch main contacts[X X Yearly
Voltage-sensingdevice/relay adjustment[ D D Yearly
Wire-cable insulation breakdown X X 3Years or
500 Hrs.
Engine and Mounting
General inspection DWeekly
Governor operation, lubricate moving parts D D Monthly
Air cleaner service D D Six Months
Choke, carburetor adjustment DSix Months
Governor oil (mechanical governor only) DYearly
Ignition components D D Yearly
Injector pump and injector flow rate, pressure, spray pattern D D Yearly
Valveclearance D3 Yearsor
500 Hrs.
Bolt torque D D 3 Yearsor
500 Hrs.
Remote Control System, etc.
Compartment condition X X Weekly
Remote control X Monthly
Run generator set X Monthly
Alternator
General inspection X Weekly
Rotor and stator X X Yearly
Bearing condition X X R Yearly
Exciter X X X Yearly
Voltageregulator X X X Yearly
Measure and record resistance readings of windings with
insulation tester (Meggerr,with SCR assembly or rectifier
disconnected)
XYearly
Blow dust out of alternator* XD2 Years or
300 Hrs.
General Condition of Equipment
Any condition of vibration, leakage, noise, temperature, or
deterioration X X X Weekly
Ensure that system is set for automatic operation XWeekly
Interior of equipment room or outdoor weather housing X X Weekly
DFollow procedures and frequencies indicated in the engine manufacturer’s maintenance manual.
If not indicated, follow this service schedule. Some items may not apply to all generator sets.
R Replace as necessary.
X Action.
* Service more frequently if operated in dusty areas.
[Do not break manufacturer’s seals or internally inspect these devices.
Meggerris a registered trademark of Biddle Instruments.