Maintenance Instructions
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7.3
Environmental protection
Environmental protection.
Danger to the environment due to mishandling!
Significant environmental damage can occur, particularly for
incorrect disposal, if environmentally hazardous operating
materials are mishandled. Therefore:
• Always observe the instructions mentioned below.
• Take immediate action if environmentally hazardous
materials reach the environment. Inform the responsible
local authorities about the damage in the case of doubt.
The disposal must be performed by a specialist disposal company.
7.4
Maintenance Requirements
Control before starting
• Oil level
• Cooling system leaks
• Visual check for any changes, leaks oil drain system, v-belt,
cable connections, hose clips, air filter, fuel lines
Once a week
• Lubrication of actuator-trapezoid thread spindle
7.5
Maintenance interval
For the maintenance intervals, see the „General information for vehicles generators“ which are attached to this
manual.
For generators with dynamic maintenance interval (for example generators with iControl2). Further informations are
in the remote control panel manual/data sheet.
Note:
With the dynamic operation hours the service interval
can be raised up to 30% (200h max.). Make sure that the
dynamic operation hours are not reset accidently
between the service interval.
7.6
Checking oil-level
You require:
paper towels / cloth for the oil dipstick
The generator must be placed at level.
• with vehicular generators: Place the vehicle on a levelled surface.
• with PSC generators: Place the generator on a levelled surface.
• with marine generators: Measure the oil-level when the ship is not lop-sided.
Run the generator for about 10 minutes to ensure that the engine is warm. Wait for 3 minutes, so the oil can flow
back into the oil pan.
