MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ANNUALLY ON YOUR GENERATOR
1. Replace lubrication oil
2. Replace lubrication oil filter
3. Replace spark plugs except diesel
4. Replace ignition points and condenser
5. Check radiator, hoses, etc. for leakage and pliability
6. Check anti-freeze and add if low (up to 1 gallon)
7. Clean sediment bowl or replace fuel filters
8. Check unit for fuel or oil leakage
9. Check and adjust fan and governor belts
10. Service battery, add water, clean post, check specific gravity
11. Service air filter
12. Check all brushes for setting and wear
13. Clean slip rings and commutator
14.Wipe down outside of generator and motor
15. Conduct safety shut down checks, oil pressure over-speed
high temperature, etc.
16. Inspect transfer switch for proper operation, check
connections and settings
17. Simulate power failure (with permission of owner or
representative), check operation
18. Check charging rate of battery charger
19. Submit report of inspection with any recommended repairs
Note: Some items do not apply on air cooled generators
Why should I have my generator serviced?
The importance of generator maintenance cannot be stressed enough. Inclement weather, poor reliability of utility power, and often
safety, require your generator to be in top shape. Through use and over time, batteries, oils, fluids and belts deteriorate; regular
maintenance is the only way to ensure that your generator will perform when you need it. Preventative maintenance also saves you
money. Early detection of small problems can help to keep you from incurring major repair costs. Proper maintenance protects your
investment, as well as the property it serves.
NO POWER.... NO PROBLEM!!!
The power has been out for hours
But dinner’s still at 6PM when you have a Home
Standby Generator!
Whether they’re caused by storms, accidents or a failure in the
increasingly overburdened electrical grid, burnouts and power
outages are occurring more regularly. But with a Home Standby
generator, you won’t have to worry when the electricity is out - your house will still have power.
With models from 7kW to 2MW, we have a generator to meet the needs of any size home and
budget. They are quiet, reliable, efficient and easy to use, featuring automatic start-up and
shut-down, natural gas, propane or diesel fuel supply and self diagnosis.
We install and service all makes and models!
45 kW Generator installed in Lake Forest, IL
Transfer Panel for 45kW generator
