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Basic Diesel Generator Maintenance Checklist - SafetyCulture

This document is a checklist for conducting maintenance on a generator. It includes sections to check the visual inspection of components, operating systems, other services, and provides space to note recommendations and overall assessment. The document encourages converting paper checklists to digital forms for use on mobile devices and provides a QR code and URL to do so.

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60 views4 pages

Basic Diesel Generator Maintenance Checklist - SafetyCulture

This document is a checklist for conducting maintenance on a generator. It includes sections to check the visual inspection of components, operating systems, other services, and provides space to note recommendations and overall assessment. The document encourages converting paper checklists to digital forms for use on mobile devices and provides a QR code and URL to do so.

Uploaded by

Don Luca
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Title Page

Client / Site

Conducted on (Date and Time) 

Job Number

Generator Reference Number

Full Name of Operator/Engineer

Address 

Visual Inspection

Overall condition/appearance of equipment (controls, leaks, loose wires)

OK Needs Action N/A


Fan belt tension and condition

OK Needs Action N/A

Fuel filter or sediment bowl

OK Needs Action N/A

Lubricating oil level and viscosity

OK Needs Action N/A

Coolant level and anti-freeze mixture

OK Needs Action N/A

Air filter

OK Needs Action N/A

Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity and load test

OK Needs Action N/A

Battery charging rate (trickle charger).

OK Needs Action N/A

Operating Inspection

Day tank pump and level switches if so equipped

OK Needs Action N/A


Operation of cooling thermostat or louvers

OK Needs Action N/A

Battery charging

OK Needs Action N/A

Alternator and regulator

OK Needs Action N/A

Other Services

Inspect of cooling system for leaks (pressure test), residue and operation. Check engine
block heater.

OK Needs Action N/A

Inspect and clean generator brush holders and brushes

OK Needs Action N/A

Clean and inspect exciter

OK Needs Action N/A

Inspect safety shutdown devices. This includes simulated faults on low oil pressure cut-
off, high water temperature cut-off, over speed cut-off and failed start.

OK Needs Action N/A

Inspect and clean engine/generator set control

OK Needs Action N/A


Run generator set (under load) to check voltage, check frequency, check instrument
system and make adjustments.

OK Needs Action N/A

Clean and tighten electrical connections, clean crankcase breather, check and tighten
mounting bolts and wipe unit clean

OK Needs Action N/A

Completion

Recommendations and Overall Condition Assessment

Engineer/Operator Full Name and Signature 

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