CATERPILLAR GENERATOR WEEKLY MONITORING CHECKLIST
Month Covered: ___________________ Date Conducted: ______________________
Equipment's name: ________________ Time Started: ________________________
Location: ________________________ Time Completed: _____________________
Capacity: ________________________ Equipment's code: ____________________
STATUS
ITEM DESCRIPTION REMARKS/READING
Done Undone
BEFORE ENGINE STARTS
1 Check fuel level - refill as necessary
2 Drain water from fuel tank. Wait until wate
3 Check for oil & fuel leaks - rectify if possib
4 Check oil level - refill as necessary
5 Clean air filters.
6 Check belt tension. It should be of min. of 1
7 Check battery voltage. It should be at 26V
8 Re-tighten battery terminal connections.
9 Check battery electrolyte specific gravity
10 Check cooling system water level - refill a
11 Check radiator blades for possible cracks o
12 Check radiator exhaust ducts for any bloc
13 Check and tighten all holding down bolts.
14 Dust off dusts and dirts from generator ex
15 Check for exhaust duct leak. Rectify if poss
16 Check equipment's rubber footing/pad. Rep
17 Check and clean equipment's foundation if
DURING ENGINE OPERATION
18 Test run unit. Should be for at least 10 mi
19 Check for unusual noise and vibrations
Log all parameters:
INITIAL READING FINAL READING
Voltage (V) Voltage (V)
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
Oil pressure (bar) Oil pressure (bar)
Engine temp (˚C) Engine temp (˚C)
20 Battery charge (V) Battery charge (V)
Line voltages (V) Line voltages (V)
L1-L2 L1-L2
L1-L3 L1-L3
L2-L3 L2-L3
Running Time(HR) Running Time(HR)
AFTER ENGINE OPERATION
21 Check selector power switch. It should be
22 Visual inspection of the unit for possible l
23 Clean generator room before leaving. Main
NOTE: √ = Done/Undone ; if undone -need corrective action, note down your comments/action taken
Performed by: Checked by:
Technician/s Building Engineer/Facilities Manager