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TP-6517 1/11 32 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance, 18 kW Models
4.2 Service Schedule, 18 kW Models
System Component or Procedure
See
Section
Procedure
Visually
Inspect
Check Change Clean Test
Fuel
Flexible lines and connections Q R
Main tank supply level W
Fuel piping Y
Lubrication 4.3
Oil level 8 or E
Change oil Y or 150
Replace filter Y or 150
Crankcase breather hose Y or 500
Oil cooler Y Y or 100
Cooling 4.6
Air ducts, louvers Y Y
Exhaust System 4.7
Leakage W W
Insulation, fire hazards Y
Obstructions or combustible materials near exhaust outlet W
DC Electrical System 4.8
Battery charger operation, charge rate M
Remove corrosion, clean and dry battery and rack Y Y
Clean and tighten battery terminals and inspect boots Y Y
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity * Y
AC Electrical System
Tighten control and power wiring connections Y
Remote control system, if equipped M
Visible wear or damage Q
Wire abrasions where subject to motion 6 months 6 months
Wire-cable insulation condition 3Y or 500
Engine and Mounting
Visible wear or damage W
Air cleaner service
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4.5 150 300
Spark plugs 4.4 150 300
Replace stepper motor coupling and bushing S/M 500 (D)
Generator
Visible wear or damage 2.1 Q
Exercise generator set 2.5 W
Brushes and collector ring S/M Y (D) Y (D)
Measure and record resistance readings of windings with
insulation tester (Megger
r
, with SCR assembly or rectifier and
load leads disconnected)
S/M 3Y (D)
General Condition of Equipment
Evidence of vibration, leakage, deterioration, unusual or
excessive noise or temperature
W W W
Interior of sound enclosure Q Q
* Not necessary for maintenance-free batteries.
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Service more frequently under extremely dusty/dirty conditions.
Megger
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is a registered trademark of Biddle Instruments.
E Each use
W Weekly
M Monthly
Q Quarterly
Y Yearly
Number = hours of operation
D
Authorized distributor/dealer only
R Replace as necessary
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