SEBU7828-10
Maintenance Section
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Maintenance Interval Schedule
(Prime)
SMCS Code: 1000; 7500
Ensure that all safety information, warnings,
and instructions are read and understood before
any operation or any maintenance procedures
are performed. The user is responsible for the
performance of all maintenance including the
following procedures: all adjustments, the use of
proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the installation
of new components due to normal wear and aging .
The performance of this product may be diminished if
proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not
followed. Components may experience accelerated
wear if proper maintenance intervals and procedures
are not followed.
Note: Use whichever of the following that occurs
first in order to determine the maintenance intervals:
fuel consumption, service hours, and calendar time
. Before each consecutive interval is performed, all
maintenance from the previous intervals must be
performed.
Products that operate in severe operating conditions
may require more frequent maintenance.
When Required
Battery - Recycle ................................................ 126
Battery - Replace ................................................ 126
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect ................ 128
Circuit Breakers - Reset ...................................... 129
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) -
Obtain ............................................................... 135
Engine - Clean .................................................... 138
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) -
Clean/Replace .................................................. 138
Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace ................. 146
Fuel System - Prime ........................................... 146
Generator - Dry ................................................... 151
Generator Bearing - Lubricate ............................ 155
Generator Set - Test ........................................... 159
Generator Set Alignment - Check ....................... 160
Rotating Rectifier - Test ...................................... 171
Severe Service Application - Check ................... 172
Daily
Annunciator Panel - Inspect ................................ 123
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check .............. 133
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect ... 141
Engine Oil Level - Check .................................... 142
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator -
Drain ................................................................. 149
Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record ... 158
Generator Load - Check ..................................... 159
Power Factor - Check ......................................... 170
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Maintenance Interval Schedule
Walk-Around Inspection ...................................... 176
Every Week
Electrical Connections - Check ........................... 137
Generator - Inspect ............................................. 153
Generator Lead (Flat Braided Cable) - Check .... 158
Instrument Panel - Inspect .................................. 164
Space Heater - Check ........................................ 173
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record .. 174
Voltage and Frequency - Check ......................... 176
Every 2000 Service Hours
Generator Lead (Round Cable) - Check ............. 158
Every 2000 Service Hours or 6 Months
Generator Set Vibration - Test/Record ................ 161
Insulation - Test ................................................... 164
Stator Lead - Check ............................................ 174
Every Year
Alternator - Inspect ............................................. 123
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate ............................. 146
Generator Set Vibration - Inspect ....................... 160
Varistor - Check .................................................. 176
Varistor - Inspect ................................................. 176
Every 3 Years
Turbocharger - Inspect ........................................ 175
First 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 250
Service Hours
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust .................... 145
Every 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 250
Service Hours or Yearly
Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test ............................. 123
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check ........................ 127
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace ............................ 128
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) -
Obtain ............................................................... 134
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive
(SCA) - Test/Add ............................................... 135
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean ................... 141
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain ................................ 142
Engine Oil and Filter - Change ........................... 143
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace ............ 149
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain ............... 150
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace ................ 161
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect ...................... 167
Radiator - Clean .................................................. 170
Rotating Rectifier - Check ................................... 171
Every 19 000 L (5000 US gal) of Fuel or 250
Service Hours
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate ............................. 146
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Maintenance Section
Maintenance Interval Schedule

Every 19 000 L (5000 US gal) of Fuel or 500

Service Hours
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator)
Element - Replace ............................................ 148

Every 28 400 L (7500 US gal) of Fuel or 1000

Service Hours
Engine Protective Devices - Check .................... 145

Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or

3000 Service Hours or 2 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change ........ 129
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add .. 132
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) -
Obtain ............................................................... 135
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator -
Replace ............................................................. 136
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect ............... 137
Engine Mounts - Inspect ..................................... 142
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust .................... 145
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect ......................... 145

Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or

3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change ........ 129
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect ............... 137

Every 190 000 L (50 000 US gal) of Fuel or

5000 Service Hours
Alternator - Inspect ............................................. 123
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/Inspect ...................... 167
Starting Motor - Inspect ...................................... 174
Turbocharger - Inspect ........................................ 175
Water Pump - Inspect ......................................... 177

Every 228 000 L (60 000 US gal) of Fuel or 12

000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change ........... 131

Overhaul
Generator Bearing - Inspect/Replace ................. 154
Overhaul Considerations .................................... 167