Gen Set MPM 6/230 S-L Use And Maintenance Manual page 37

09.1 MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
For service and maintenance operations relating to the engine, refer to the engine manufacturer's manual provided with
the generator unit. To prevent breakdowns to the generator it is important to keep the engine properly serviced and
maintained. Observe the maintenance directions provided in this Chapter and the "Use and Maintenance Manual" provided
by the engine manufacturer.
MAINTENANCE SHEDULE
FREQUENCY
Every 10 hours.
Every 50 hours.
Every 250 hours.
Every 500 hours.
If the generator works in adverse conditions, the intervals between maintenance schedules must be reduced.
Checking the engine oil level (picture 1 page 38)
• The oil level check must be performed when the engine is
cold, before starting or at least 5 minutes after engine shut-
off.
To check the oil level correctly, the power
generator must be sitting on level ground.
The lubricating oil and the engine can be very
hot, take care when performing these checks
and in particular when cleaning the dipstick.
Check the lubricating oil level using the dipstick (1), located
on the right side of the engine.
• Pull the dipstick out and clean it with cloth or paper towels.
• Fully push the dipstick back into its seating.
• Pull the dipstick out again and check that the lubricating
oil level is between the minimum and maximum marks.
09. MACHINE MAINTENANCE
Clean head fins and cylinder.
Check valve clearance and rockers.
Check calibration of the injector.
Replace oil filter cartridge.
If the oil level is too low add new oil (see the Engine oil
grade table) through the oil fill cap (2) or (3), located on
the top side of the engine.
Wait at least five minutes, then recheck that the oil level is
between the minimum and maximum marks.
When uasing oil or different brands from the previous one,
be sure to drain all the previous oil before adding the new
engine oil.
Do not overfill the oil above the maximum
mark on the dipstick because oil combustion
can cause a sudden increase in engine speed.
OPERATIONS
Clean air filter
Check oil sump level.
Check air filter oil level.
Replace oil sump.
Clean injector.
Replace fuel filter.
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