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Generator Servicing
Keep your power running as it should. Comprehensive servicing for fuel-driven generators, no matter the make or model.
- Services on any generator model
- All spares in stock at Pleavin Power HQ
- Detailed level of service
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What’s Involved In A Generator Service?
A generator service involves a thorough inspection and maintenance of all critical components to maximise performance and longevity. Steps include:
- The control panel is tested to ensure all operations are running smoothly.
- Fluid levels are checked and sampled.
- Fluids are replaced every 500 hours of operation or every three years, whichever occurs first.
- Engine valve lash adjustment occurs at the initial 250 hours of operation and every 500 hours.
- Replacement Fuel, oil, air, and auxiliary system filters at least every six months.
- Adjustment or replacement of drive, Auxiliary and fan belts every three years.
- Replacement of engine thermostats and seals every three years.
- Testing of battery CCA, charge rate and capacity.
- Integrity check of the auxiliary fuel system, fuel storage, and operation.
- Control system inspection, connection check and functional operation.
- Mechanical guards, fixings and systems are checked.
- Load-bank test to achieve at least 80% of the rated load for four hours.
How Often Should A Generator Be Serviced?
Minor (Standby) Generator Service
Generally recommended every 6 months or 250 operating hours, a minor service focuses on essential checks such as:
- Exhaust systems
- Fuel systems
- Lubricating systems
- Cooling systems and air intake
- Control panels
- Measuring instruments
- Electrical systems in the engine
- Other general engine maintenance
These services, offered every six months, also includes checking components such as spark plugs across the generator.
Major Generator Service
Major Service: Typically carried out annually or after 1,000 operating hours, a major service involves:
- Electrical systems in the engine
- Fuel systems
- Lubricating systems
- Cooling systems and air intake
- Exhaust systems
- Control panels
- Measuring instruments
- Alternator
- Other general engine maintenance
These are ideal for infrastructure using prime power generator services on-site, as well as for those with more intensive power needs to help maintain long-term service.
What Is Generator Maintenance?
Generator maintenance goes beyond servicing; it’s a proactive approach to preserving your equipment’s performance over time. This includes routine inspections, preventive care and addressing needed generator repairs before they lead to downtime.
Maintenance tasks typically involve:
- Regular oil and filter changes to keep the engine running smoothly.
- Cleaning and replacing air filters for optimal combustion.
- Inspecting belts, hoses, and seals for wear and damage.
- Ensuring the control system is calibrated and functioning correctly.
- Monitoring and managing fuel quality to prevent contamination.
Proper generator maintenance extends your system’s lifespan, reduces unexpected breakdowns, and ensures peak performance in critical moments.
