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Cummins Service Protocol

Periodic maintenance is essential to maintain top performance and the long life of a generator set. The periodic maintenance schedule outlines key maintenance tasks to perform after initial start-up and then every 50 hours, 100 hours, 6 months, year, and 5 years. This includes checking fluid levels, changing oil and filters, inspecting components, and adjusting valves. Proper maintenance helps ensure warranty coverage and keeps records of maintenance performed.

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Cummins Service Protocol

Periodic maintenance is essential to maintain top performance and the long life of a generator set. The periodic maintenance schedule outlines key maintenance tasks to perform after initial start-up and then every 50 hours, 100 hours, 6 months, year, and 5 years. This includes checking fluid levels, changing oil and filters, inspecting components, and adjusting valves. Proper maintenance helps ensure warranty coverage and keeps records of maintenance performed.

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3 Maintenance

3.1 Periodic Maintenance


Periodic maintenance is essential for top performance and long generator set life. Use the
Periodic Maintenance Schedule below as a guide for normal periodic maintenance.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission control devices and systems may be
performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. However, warranty work must be
completed by an authorized Cummins Onan service representative.
To help keep generator set maintenance regular and provide a basis for warranty claims, record
maintenance performed, see Chapter 10 on page 113.

3.1.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule


TABLE 1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY

After Every Every Every Every Every


MAINTENANCE OPERATION First Every Mont Year/ Year/ Year/ Every Every 5
50 Day/8 h/100 200 350 500 800 2 Years
Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs Hrs hrs Years /2000
Hrs
General Inspection1 x
Check Engine Oil Level x
Drain Water From Fuel Filter x
Check Battery and Battery Connections 2
x
Check V-Belt Tension 3
x
Check Siphon Break x
Change Oil and Filter - All except MDKDS, x x
MDKDT, and MDKDU5
Change Oil and Filter - Only
x x
MDKDS, MDKDT, and MDKDU5
Change Fuel Filter x
Inspect Zinc Anode x
Replace Raw Water Pump Impeller x
Adjust Valve Lash4
x
Replace Coolant, Pressure Cap, and Thermostat x
Inspect Generator Bearing 4
x
1 - Includes inspection of Oil Level, Coolant Level, Fuel System, Exhaust System, Batteries and Battery Connections.
2 - See battery manufacturer's recommendations.
3 - Check for slippage, cracking, and wear.
4 - Must be performed by a qualified mechanic (authorized Cummins Onan Dealer).
5 - Perform twice as often when using high sulfur fuel. See Engine Oil Recommendations in the Maintenance chapter.

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