Generator Set Fan Belts And Crankcase Breather Maintenance Any spare parts of engine is important for a diesel generator set. In this article, you will learn the maintenance procedures of Perkins 4000 Series diesel genset. The post mainly introduces the genset belt, fan bearings and crankcase breather related technical knowledge. FAN BEARINGS AND BELTS WARNING!! Disconnect batteries or any other means of starting. Remove the mesh guard around the fan belts , grease the fan and jockey pulley bearings Fig.23 using high melting point lithium based grease (e.g. Shell Alvania R.A.) Check the tension and condition of the fan belts. Using a spring balance and rule, or a belt tension indicator, check that the force compares with the kgf (lbf) values shown below for the correct belt deflection. See Fig.23. Fan belts if worn, should be replaced as a complete, matching set. Individual belts should NOT be replaced. To adjust slacken the jockey pulley pivot and adjus...
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