What regular maintenance protects
| Area | Maintenance purpose | Risk when ignored |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | Lubricate and carry heat and contamination away. | Wear, seizure, overheating and expensive engine damage. |
| Air and fuel filters | Keep clean air and fuel reaching the engine. | Smoke, high fuel use, power loss and injector damage. |
| Cooling and ventilation | Remove heat from the engine and alternator. | Overheating, insulation damage and shutdown. |
| Battery and starting system | Keep emergency starting available. | No start when the power fails. |
| Electrical output | Find loose, burnt or unstable connections. | Low voltage, heat, shock or fire risk. |
Small warning signs become expensive faults
- A small fuel leak can become a fire risk and introduce air into the fuel system.
- A dirty air filter can increase smoke, fuel use and cylinder wear.
- Loose terminals can heat, burn sockets and damage connected loads.
- Low oil or overdue oil can damage bearings, piston and cylinder surfaces.
- A weak battery may appear acceptable until an outage requires an immediate start.
Keep a simple service record
- Record date and operating hours.
- Record oil type and quantity, filters and parts used.
- Record smoke, noise, leaks, starting and voltage observations.
- Record the technician and work completed.
- Plan the next service from the model manual and real operating conditions.
Use our separate maintenance schedule for routine intervals, but always follow the exact manual supplied for the engine and generator model.
Maintenance must also be safe
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