Generator Maintenance and Service

All diesel and gasoline generator types need service and maintenance. Generator periodic maintenance and service to engines, which are one of the most important parts of generators, extends the service life of generators and minimizes the possibility of malfunctions.

The maintenance procedures included in the generator service can be divided into three categories: checks to be made before starting, checks to be made during operation, and periodic generator maintenance.

Checks to be made before starting;

1) Are there scratches, cracks and similar damages on the metal parts of the generator?

2) Is the generator placed on a smooth and suitable ground?

3) Are there any objects around the generator that will hinder the operation or create a hazard?

4) Is the exhaust system connected correctly?

5) Are the ventilation ducts properly connected?

6) Is there proper air circulation in the place where the generator is installed?

7) Is the engine oil, coolant level appropriate?

8) Is the energy cable cross section suitable for generator power and are the connections made correctly?

9) Are the battery terminals connected correctly?

10) Is there enough fuel in the fuel tank for start-up?

11) Are the control cables connected correctly?

12) Are the mains and generator transfer board connected correctly?

13) Is the generator grounded properly?

14) Are the engine block heater and battery charger connected correctly?

 

Checks to be made during operation;

1) Is there any abnormal sound or vibration?

2) Is there a gas leak in the exhaust system?

3) Is the air circulation suitable for air discharge and suction?

4) Are there any oil, fuel or water leaks?

5) Are the oil pressure and temperature values appropriate?

6) Is the fuel system deaired?

7) Is the charging voltage appropriate?

8) Is the phase sequence correct when generator energy is present?

9) Are the generator voltage and frequency appropriate?

10) Is the temperature appropriate when the load is increased gradually?

Diesel and gasoline generator periodic maintenances;

 

1) Maintenance to be Performed in the First 50 Hours:

a) Check for leaks in fuel and lubricating oil.

b) Check whether the radiator cores are clean.

c) Change the engine oil, oil filter and diesel filter.

 

2) Monthly Checks:

a) Check the tearing and tension of the V-belt.

b) Check the batteries.

c) If there is a Water Separating Filter, clean it and check it.

d) Check and test alarms.

e) Check the indicator and light warnings.

3) Maintenance Every 250 Hours or Every Year:

a) Do the 1 and 2 checks.

b) Change the engine oil.

c) Record the oil pressure and water temperature.

d) Check the air filter and air intake system.

4) Maintenance Every 500 Hours or 2 Years:

a) Perform 1, 2 and 3 checks.

b) Change oil filter of the engine.

c) Replace the lubricating oil filter elements.

d) Open, clean and replace the fuel filters.

e) Change the oil of the air filter (for oil bath air filter systems) and check the oil level.

f) Open the sediment plug in the fuel tank; let it flow.

g) Check for leaks in the oil and air pipes to the turbo.

 

5) Maintenance Every 750 Hours or 2 Years:

a) Check 1, 2, 3 and 4.

b) Check the ventilation pipes.

c) Clean the diffuser of the turbocharger compressor wheel.

d) Check the turbocharger bearing clearance.

e) Check the water pump.

6) Maintenance to be Performed Every 2000 Hours or 2 Years:

a) Check 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

b) Drain the coolant by opening the taps on the engine.

c) Add clean water and antifreeze.

d) Check for leaks of fittings.

e) Clean the radiator cores.

f) Check the vibration damper.

g) Check the engine and equipment. 

Periodic maintenance and other service requirements of diesel generators and gasoline generators should only be carried out by authorized persons and organizations.

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