Maintenance and

Troubleshooting Guide
Ensuring Smooth
Operations
By: Ms Farah Lydia
Learning Objectives
1. Understanding System Components:
Identify and describe the key components of the system or equipment to be maintained or troubleshooted.
2. Reading and Interpreting Documentation:
Learn to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and documentation related to the equipment or
system.
3. Safety Procedures:
Understand and adhere to safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment during
maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
4. Preventive Maintenance:
Develop skills to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to minimize the likelihood of equipment
failures.
5. Problem-Solving:
Develop problem-solving skills to efficiently identify and resolve issues during troubleshooting
processes.
Introduction

Significance of
Importance of Overview of
Effective
Maintenance Presentation
Troubleshooting

ensuring the smooth Minimizing Downtime, cost impact on operational

operation and longevity of control, enhancing continuity, resource
equipment, systems, and productivity, customer optimization, and overall
processes satisfaction & maintaining organizational success
quality.
Maintenance Basics
Definition of
Maintenance
the set of actions, processes,
and activities undertaken to
keep equipment, systems,
facilities, or assets in
optimal working condition
Preventive vs.
Reactive
Maintenance
reducing the likelihood of
unexpected breakdowns vs
responsive strategy where
maintenance actions are taken
after an asset or system has
already failed or malfunctioned
Benefits of
Regular
Maintenance
extended equipment
lifespan, minimized
downtime, enhanced safety,
costs savings, etc.
Types of Maintenance

Routine Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance
Corrective Maintenance
Breakdown Maintenance
Maintenance Checklist
Key Components to Include:
• Frequency of Checks
• Importance of Documentation
Troubleshooting Overview
• Definition of Troubleshooting
• Role in Ensuring System Reliability
• Quick Reference Guide
Troubleshooting Process
• Identify the Problem
• Gather Information
• Analyze Possible Causes
• Implement Solutions
• Test and Verify
Common Issues and Solutions
• Examples of Common Maintenance Issues
• Step-by-Step Solutions
• Visual Aids or Icons for Quick Recognition
Importance of Regular Inspections
• Identifying Potential Problems Early
• Minimizing Downtime
• Extending Equipment Lifespan
Case Studies
• Real-life Examples of Successful Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Tools and Resources
• Overview of Maintenance Tools
• Online Resources and Manuals
• Training Opportunities
Conclusion
• Recap of Key Points
• Importance of a Proactive Approach
• Encouragement for Regular Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Q&A