MINOR SERVICE • Check hour meter operation and record hour meter reading • Check air filter condition • Check condition of ignition system • Check and record anti-freeze protection, condition and coolant level (add up to 1 gallon) • Check low coolant level alarm • Check engine water jacket heater • Check and record engine lube oil level and condition • Check fuel and water separator if equipped (Diesel units only) • Check entire unit for fuel, oil or water leakage • Check condition and tension of belts • Check condition of hoses • Inspect distributor, battery charging generator/alternator, starter & governor • Check and record battery condition and add distilled water if required • Check and clean battery terminals • Check and record complete charging system • Check and record exhaust system condition • Check condition of water pump • Check condition of hoses and connections • Check condition of fuel lines • Wipe generator clean • Conduct safety shutdown check • Run generator to check and record voltage and frequency; check instrumentation and adjust as required • Automatic transfer switch - visual inspection ONLY • Check exerciser clock • Check and record actual cold cranking amps @ 0 deg F • On diesel engines with cylinder liners - check coolant additive levels (DCA) MAJOR SERVICE (includes Minor) • Change fuel filters (diesel units only) • Change engine lube oil and filter annually • Inspect, clean spark plugs (if applicable) • Inspect and adjust ignition points and condenser (not applicable if diesel) • Transfer load for testing and adjusting • Check and record infrared temperatures of individual transfer switches
