Milton Cat Preventive Maintenance PM 1 and PM 2 Marketing Piece

PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
PM1 AND PM2
To help protect your investment and assure the reliability of • Inspect governor linkage (if equipped) for free movement
your power generation equipment, Milton CAT offers different and signs of wear.
types of Preventive Maintenance or PM agreements. As • Record fuel pressure (if equipped) while engine is running.
with all Milton CAT Preventive Maintenance, PM1 and PM2
services are scheduled and performed by Milton CAT factory- Air Intake and Exhaust System
trained technicians.
• Check air filter restriction gauge (if equipped with gauge)
for amount of filter restriction.
PM1 SERVICE (INSPECTION/MINOR)
• Inspect filter element visually.
Cooling System
• Inspect air intake system for any loose components or
• Inspect radiator/heat exchanger for leaks, exterior signs of wear/rubbing.
cleanliness and/or deterioration.
• Inspect turbocharger(s) (if equipped) for loose intake or
• Check and record coolant level. exhaust components.
• Check and record coolant freeze protection.
• Obtain coolant sample and send out for laboratory Lube Oil System
analysis. • Verify oil level is between “add” and “full” marks on dipstick.
• Inspect hoses and connections for signs of leaks • Inspect crankcase breather and related tubing for signs of
and/or deterioration. leaks or excessive pressure.
• Inspect fan drive pulley and fan for signs of wear or • Crankcase fumes disposal tube/piping should be
cracks. extended beyond radiator to prevent oil mist contamination
• Inspect fan drive belts for signs of cracking or of radiator core.
deterioration. • Note and record oil pressure on gauge with engine
• Confirm jacket water heater is working and record coolant running.
temperature (engine not running). • Obtain oil sample (via sample port with engine running) and
• Inspect water pump for any indication of leaks. send out for laboratory analysis.*
• Check for any signs of oil leaks.
Fuel System * If engine is not currently equipped with a sample valve,
Milton CAT will install one at no cost during first scheduled
• Inspect fuel water separator (if equipped), drain any
service.
water from water/sediment bowl (if equipped).
• Check and record fuel tank level (if equipped with gauge).
• Visually inspect fuel tank and fuel piping for any
indication of leaks.
• Inspect fuel lines and connections for leaks.
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Starting System Conclusion of visit / Recommendations
• Check and record specific gravity reading of each cell • Control panel: confirm control switch is in “auto” position.
(if maintainable). • Circuit breaker: confirm breaker is in “ON” position.
• Check for proper level of electrolyte in each cell. • Provide written recommendation(s) for any suggested
• Check battery charger for proper operation and record repairs.
amperage reading. • Make electronic copy of inspection report available to
• Check and record the last date that batteries were customer.
replaced. Recommend that batteries be replaced every • Provide written estimate of additional work to customer
three years, regardless of condition. within one week of service visit.
• Technician will clean up and dispose of any waste
Control Panel
generated during service visit.
• Verify gauges are operating and record readings.
• Check for presence of any warning lights/alarms.
• Perform lamp/bulb test.
Safety Controls – check for proper operation of safety

devices below: PM2 SERVICE (INSPECTION PLUS OIL CHANGE/ MAJOR)
• Overcrank Perform all work required under PM1 Inspection plus;
• Overspeed • Replace lubricating oil and lubricating oil filters and
• High Coolant Temperature fuel filters (including fuel/water separators).
• Low Oil Pressure
• Not-in-Auto
• Emergency Stop
Natural Gas or Propane Generator Sets

• Inspect engine gas lines, regulator and carburetor for
signs of leaks/corrosion.
• Inspect carburetor and linkage (if equipped) for proper
operation.
• Inspect ignition system (magneto/distributor/spark
plugs/wires).
Operational Checks with Engine Running

• Check for any leaks or unusual noises.
• Verify proper voltage and frequency via control panel
gauges.
• Check for proper air inlet and outlet louver operation
(if equipped).
• Operate for no more than five (5) minutes without load.
Longer periods not recommended without a minimum of
30% of nameplate capacity load applied.
• Perform five (5) minute confidence test/available building
load test if permitted by customer. Customer representa-
tive must be present to operate necessary circuit
breaker to allow transfer to emergency source.
Walk-around inspection
• Visual inspection of generator and environment.
• Check for signs of rodent/insect activity.
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Safety Controls – check for proper operation of safety

Natural Gas or Propane Generator Sets

Operational Checks with Engine Running

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