How To Maintain A Generator? - Kaplan Power

Maintenance of generators is important both in terms of safety and long life of the generator. Generators are maintained periodically. In cases where periodic controls are not carried out, financial losses will be experienced and the life of the generator will be shortened. After the maintenance of the generator, the necessary official records are made and these records are checked in future maintenance. Before proceeding with generator maintenance, the following steps should be performed;

• The oil level of the generator engine should be checked.
• The charge of the generator battery should be checked.
• The amount of cooling water in it must be controlled.
• Any leakage should be checked. (In case of leakage, the service should be informed)
• The generator must be operated for 10 minutes within a week without any action.

Required Procedures for Generator Maintenance:

• The engine oil and oil filter are changed.
• The fuel filter is changed.
• If necessary, the air filter can be changed.
• Turbo sound is controlled.
• Battery and starter system are checked.
• Connections are checked whether they are loose or not.
• The charge alternator is controlled.
• OTP and indicators are checked.
• Control connection and power control are performed.
• Winding areas, cable connections, and starter motor are controlled.
• Emergency alarm and warning system are checked.
• Water used for cooling and antifreeze water is controlled.
• Moving parts with excessive friction are controlled.
• Mounting deviations and wedges are checked.
• Tension or tightness of V-belts is checked.
• It should be tried to operate when loaded or unloaded.
• General cleaning is done.
• Small areas of radiators are controlled, and if necessary they are cleaned.
• Antifreeze and radiator water are changed once a year.