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Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval
Chart—Generator (Standby) Applications
NOTE: Use service intervals listed below for generator
(standby) applications. Match service items below
to titles in Lubrication and Maintenance Sections
for procedures.
Lubrication and Maintenance Service Intervals
Every 2 250 Hours or 500 Hours or 2000 Hours
Item Weeks 12 Months 12 Months or 24 Months As Required
Operate Engine at Rated Speed and 50%–70% Load a •
Minimum of 30 Minutes
Check Engine Oil and Coolant Level •
Check Fuel Filter(s)/Water Separator Bowl •
Check Air Cleaner Dust Unloader Valve & Indicator
a
•
Perform Visual Walkaround Inspection •
Service Fire Extinguisher •
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
b
•
Check Engine Mounts •
Service Battery •
Clean Crankcase Vent Tube •
Check Air Intake Hoses, Connections, & System •
Replace Single or Dual Fuel Filter Elements •
Check Belt Tensioner and Belt Wear •
Check Engine Speeds •
Check Engine Electrical Ground Connection •
Check Cooling System •
Coolant Solution Analysis-Add SCAs as required •
Pressure Test Cooling System •
Check Variable Speed (Droop) (Gen-Sets) •
Check Crankshaft Vibration Damper
(6.8 L Engines)
c
•
Flush Cooling System
d
•
Test Thermostats •
Check and Adjust Engine Valve Clearance •
Add Coolant •
Replace Air Cleaner Elements •
a
Replace primary air cleaner element when restriction indicator shows a vacuum of 625 mm (25 in.) H2O.
b
Change the oil for the first time after 100 hours maximum of break-in operation. For subsequent oil and filter intervals, see recommendations
in section 10.
c
Replace crankshaft damper every 4500 hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
d
If John Deere COOL-GARD is used, the flushing interval may be extended to 3000 hours or 36 months. If John Deere COOL-GARD is used
and the coolant is tested annually AND additives are replenished as needed by adding a supplemental coolant additive, the flushing interval
may be extended to 5000 hours or 60 months, whichever occurs first.
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