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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
42 4012/16 Gas, February 1998
BRITISH NATURAL GAS, BIOGAS AND OTHER GASES
CONTINUOUS DUTY CHECK LIST (BASED ON ENGINES RUNNING AT 1500 RPM NORMAL
OPERATION AND STANDARD OIL CHANGE PERIOD)
NOTE : All bolts, hose clips, terminal connections, pipes and joints, should be checked for tightness and leaks after the first 100 hrs and every 3 months
thereafter.
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First 500 hours then every 1,000 hours for British Natural Gas. For Biogas and other gases, first 250 hrs then every 400 hrs.
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Clean at first 500 hrs then every 1,000 hrs for British Natural Gas. For Biogas and other gases first 250 hrs then every 400 hrs. Change every 2,000
hrs for British Natural Gas and every 1,000 hrs for Biogas and other gases.
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Major inspection at 12,000 hrs for British Natural Gas. For Biogas and other gases at 6,000 hrs check front and rear crankshaft oil seals
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Major overhaul at 20,000 hrs for British Natural Gas. For Biogas and other gases at 12,000 hrs
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Whichever is sooner.
NOTE : On landfill gas engines drain condensate from sump every week.
CONTINUOUS DUTY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED
A B C D E F G
SYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION
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Lubricating Check
Change
Clean
Change
For leaks and oil pressure
Engine oil level
Full flow filters (normal or change-over)
Engine oil
Crankcase Breather (and centrifugal oil filter, if fitted)
Closed circuit crankcase breather
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Cooling Check
Change
Grease
For radiator air restriction
Operation of coolant heater
Hoses and connections for leaks
Coolant level and operating temperature
Antifreeze & inhibitor concentration
Belt condition & tension
Fan and alternator belts
Fan hub & jockey pulley bearing
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Change
Clean Coolant
Cooling system
EVERY 12 MONTHS
Air Check
Change
For leaks
Air cleaner restriction
Pipes and connection
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Gas Check
Check
Check
Renew
Check
Clean
Adjust
Change For leaks
Governor linkage
Gas lines & connections
Diaphragm in regulator
Wiring (incl. high tension lead, renew if required)
Spark plugs (reset)
Bridge pieces and valves
First 100 hours and then
Spark plugs
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Exhaust Check
Clean
Check
For leaks
For exhaust restrictions
Turbocharger comp wheel & diffuser
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Engine
Related Check
Check
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Overhaul
Re-ring
Overhaul Fenner taper lock bush (First 50 hours)
Vibration damper
Engine mountings
Cylinder heads
Piston (if necessary)
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Electrical Check Battery charging system, ignition system
Battery electroylte level, specific gravity
Belt condition & tension
Clean & reset magnetic pick-ups
Protection switches & alarms
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