
Symbol
Name
Specification
Notes
1
Grease, General Purpose
MIL-G-3545
Excludes those of sodium or
soda soap thickeners
2
Oil, Engine, Heavy Duty
API Class CC
Must contain ash but not more
than 1.85%
3
Dry Graphite Lubricant (for
trailer brake cables)
MIL-T-5544, or
equivalent
Use on brake cables. DO NOT
use general purpose grease.
Lubricants
Figure 2
ITEM
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Lube Oil
Capacity
Oil Filter Replacement
Check oil level daily or after every 10 hours of use. Change oil and the oil filter
after the first 50 to 150 hours of use, then at 500 hour or 6 month intervals
there after. Use oil that conforms to API specification CE/SG.
Engine lube oil capacity with filter: 16 quarts (15.1 liters)
Oil Filter Replacement Hobart Brothers Part No. 286987-006
Oil Filter Replacement Cummins Part No. 3908615
Lube Oil Viscosity
Required as per
Ambient Temperatures
VISCOSITY
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS
SAE 15W40
13ºF (-11ºC) and above for all seasons
SAE 10W30
-10ºF to +68ºF (-23ºC to +20ºC) Winter conditions
SAE 5W30
-20ºF to +50ºF (-29ºC to +10ºC) Arctic Conditions
Synthetic Oils
See the Cummins Operator’s Manual for usable synthetic oils and instructions.
Fuel Prefilter
Drain Filter Daily. Change filter element every 250 hours or 3 months of use.
Coolant
Check coolant level daily. Service and maintain coolant system according to
sect. 2-2, para. 6. Engine coolant capacity (system): 28 quarts (26.4 liters)
Coolant hoses and
connections
Check coolant hoses and connections daily for leaks.
Air Cleaner
Change air cleaner filter as required when air cleaner indicator (on engine
control panel) shows that it should be changed.
Fan Belt
Check fan belt condition and tension every 500 hours or 6 months of use.
AC Generator
AC generator bearings are sealed and require no periodic lubrication.
Alternator
Alternator bearings are sealed and require no periodic lubrication.
Starter Motor
Starter motor bearings are sealed and require no periodic lubrication.
Water Pump
The water pump is packed at assembly and requires no periodic lubrication.
Fan Hub
The fan hub is lubricated at assembly and requires no periodic lubrication.
Lubrication and Maintenance Chart
Figure 1
OM-2084 / Operation and Maintenance Manual
90CU24 / Series 500392 Generator Sets
Chapter 2-2
November 27/1997
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