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Old 11-23-2006, 01:37 PM   #18
TSI AV
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Hi,

Regarding diesel-generator checkings - every manufacturer has rules, but my experience is:

1. Once a day (if running permanently) all levels, temps, pressures.
Visual inspection (loose bolts, broken lines, leakages, etc.) - depends on engine, some brands need more attention (once at 3-4 hrs), some (more reliable) have to be checked once a day or at 24 hrs.
All alarms, autostops - to be checked every 1000-1500 rhrs, but, at least, once per 4 months.

2. Every startup takes away appx. 7-8 hrs of rhrs till major overhaul.

3. If engine has more than 15000 - 20000 rhrs, normally more additional oil is needed daily.

4. :-) two things in the world need lubrication most...
diesel engines and .... w......en.

rgds,

Andrei
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