Maintenance Schedule; Routine Maintenance - Clarke C18H Instruction Manual

To adjust the speed of the engine:
A. Start the engine by following the "To Start
Engine" Procedure in this manual.
B. Let the engine warm-up.
C. While observing the tachometer on the
Powerview Gauge, from the 6-up display,
press the appropriate bump switch on the
gauge. (Refer to Figure # 23).
D. Speed will increment by 5 rpms each time +
or – is pressed.
E. Stop engine by following "To Stop Engine"
Procedure in this manual.
F. Switch to Alternate ECM and repeat steps A
through D.
G. Stop engine by following "To Stop Engine"
Procedure in this manual.
H. Switch back to Primary ECM.
Bump
Figure #23
Switches

4.0 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

4.1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

NOTE: The following Routine Maintenance schedule
is based on an engine usage rate not exceeding 2
hours per month. For UL/FM engine models, also
refer to NFPA25.
LEGEND:
Check

 Clean
 Replace
o Lubricate
WEEKLY
Air Filter

Battery

Coolant Hoses

Coolant Levels

Cooling Water Solenoid Valve

Exhaust System

Fuel Tank

General Inspection

Governor Run-Stop Control

Jacket Water Heater

Lubrication Oil Level

Operating Gauges

Remove Water from Fuel Filter

Run Engine

Warning Light

EVERY 6 MONTHS
 Batteries
Battery Charging Alternator

Belts

 Cooling Water Strainers
Driveshaft U-Joints

Fuel Lines

EVERY 1 YEAR
 Air Filter
 Fuel Lift Pump Strainer
Coolant Inhibitor

Crankcase Vent System

o Driveshaft U-Joints
 Fuel & Oil Filters
Heat Exchanger Electrode

 Lubricating Oil
 Crankcase Breather Element (if installed)
Mounting Isolators

Wiring System

 Coolant
EVERY 2 YEARS
 Air Filter
 Batteries
 Belts
 Coolant Hoses
 Thermostat
IMPORTANT:
"OFF" while servicing engine. Before turning the
main pump controller to the "OFF" position,
check with the
supervisors to verify that all the departments
concerned will be alerted of the temporary
interruption of their fire protection equipment for
normal maintenance or testing. Also, alert the
local fire department if the main pump controller
is connected by silent alarm to headquarters.
When servicing is complete, return main pump
controller selector to "Automatic" position and
the mode selector on the engine to "Automatic"
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Set main pump controller to
maintenance and security