Rev. 22-05
17 of 26
MAINTENANCE
In order to ensure proper functioning of your Real Power Generator and prevent possible damage to
your vehicle, it is paramount to conduct regular checks and perform preventative maintenance actions
on your generator, the driveline, and PTO. Make sure to keep records of maintenance activities that are
conducted. Failure to properly maintain your generator system could void the warranty.
Before performing any maintenance on any portion of the Real Power generation system, the vehicle
must be off with the keys removed from the ignition and the generator and all parts of the vehicle
must be allowed to cool down after use.
Item Component(s)
Maintenance Item
Frequency
1
Drive Shaft
Lubricate 4x4 Ball Joint
60hrs / 1 Month
2
Drive Shaft
Lubricate Slip Joint Zerk Fitting
100hrs / 1 Month
3
Drive Shaft
Inspect U-Joints and Carrier Bearing 100hrs / 1 Month
4
Drive Shaft & PTO Check paint indicators on fasteners
100hrs / 1 Month
5
PTO & Generator Free Rotation Check
100hrs / 1 Month
6
Generator
Remove and Wash Air Filter
300 hrs
7
Generator
Full visual inspection
1 year
8
Drive Shaft
Full visual inspection
1 year
9
Drive Shaft & PTO Check fasteners
1 year
10
Panel
Internal Inspection
1 year
11
Truck
Engine Oil Change
5000-7500 miles*
12
Truck
Fuel Filter
15,000 – 25,000miles**
13
Truck
Transmission Fluid Replacement
150,000 miles**
*As indicated by vehicle oil life monitoring system
**Include generator hours x 50 miles/hr calculation
1.
Real Power drivelines connecting the PTO to the Generator are generally equipped with Sealed,
Non-Serviceable U-joints which do not have grease fittings. However, 4x4 vehicles have a
driveline with a CV joint attached to the back of the transfer case which does have a greaseable
ball joint in the center.
This joint must be lubricated monthly or every 50-60 hrs, whichever is more frequent. To do so,
use a needle-nose grease point to inject directly into the fitting at the center of the CV joint.
From the manufacturer:
Dana recommends lubrication with Spicer ultra-premium synthetic grease, Chevron Ultra-Duty EP-2, or a compatible
lithium-based grease meeting NLGI Grade 2 and ASTM D4950 LB specifications. Spicer ultra-premium synthetic grease
is available in 10-packs of 14-oz. tubes (SPL1051) and 1-gal. pails (SPL1052)