TP-5393 9/93 Scheduled Maintenance 3-1
Section 3. Scheduled Maintenance
In addition to the routine services listed in this manual,
there are other important steps that should be taken to
keepa generator setin top condition. Usually, toolsand
instruments required for these additional steps are not
available to the generator set owner. For this reason,
the set should be returned periodically to an authorized
service dealer for complete servicing and tune-up. The
benefits of such service will be improved performance
and continuous satisfactory operation during a long
trouble-free service life.
Perform Service at Intervals Indicated (X)
Before
Each
Start-up
Every 50
Hours or 6
Months
Every 100
or 12
Months
Every
500
Hours
Check exhaust outlet X
Check oil level X
Check fuel supply X
Keep cooling air inlets and outlets clean X
Remove loose dirt from compartment X
Check electrolyte level in battery X
Check air cleaner (replace if dirty) X
Changelube oil (Changeoil initiallyafterfirstfivehoursof
operation)
X* X**
Replace lube filter X* X**
Service or replace spark plugs X
Check battery specific gravity X
Check and tighten electrical connections X
Check and tighten mounting bolts and vibro-mounts X
Blow dust out of generator X
Clean spark arrestor X
Check valve-tappet clearance X***
Service cylinder heads X***
Check compression X
Replace fuel filter X
* Applies to 5 kW
** Applies to 4 kW
*** Performed at an authorized Kohler service dealer/distributor
NOTE
Unleaded gasoline isrecommended. If leadedgasoline
is used, service cylinder heads every 250 hours.
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