Retired after 40 years in business  

Home
About
Used Equipment
Articles Written
Speeches Given
Tech Tips
Web Links
Radio History
 

 

Terms of Use & Disclaimer

 

 


Technical Tips from Mark W. Persons
Backup Power Generator Maintenance List


For generator at _____________________________________________________ site.

Engine Hours at start:___________________ At end of work:___________________

Monthly Maintenance:

Check generator for mice and other environmental problems ______________
Feel the engine block to see if water heater is working __________ (if liquid cooled)

Look for any fluid leaks _______________

Run for 15 minutes under load _________________

Battery Voltage _______________________ Volts

Oil Pressure ___________________________ Lbs

Engine Temperature __________________ Degrees F

Fuel Tank level ________________________ %

Annual Maintenance:

Check/replace carburetor air filter _________________

Check/add engine coolant ________________(if liquid cooled) Quarts _________

Check/add water in battery ________________

Run engine for 10 minutes then replace engine oil and filter ______Quarts _________

3-Year Maintenance:

Replace battery

5-Year Maintenance:

Run engine for 10 minutes, then:

Replace coolant _______________(if liquid cooled) Quarts _____________ 

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _______________

Comments:


Click here for a one-page printable .pdf version of this document.


The stories go on and on.  Stop in again sometime.  I'll leave the soldering iron on for you. 
Mark W. Persons   ham W0MH      

Questions?  Email Mark Persons:  teki@mwpersons.com       

   Return to the Home Page    Return to Tech Tips