The Necessity of Autumn Maintenance for Diesel Generator Sets

Have you ever heard the saying: "The body in summer is made in winter?" In a sense, winter diesel generators are "built" in autumn. So how to maintain diesel generators in autumn? Today, let's discuss with everyone about Dingbo Power!

In other words, whether your diesel generator is used in the north or south, a mild temperature in autumn is the ideal time for your generator to be ready in winter. This autumn, you can do your own generator maintenance work, so that it can provide you with unobstructed power supply in winter. Maintaining your generator this autumn will lay the foundation for normal operation in winter. Although it is already early September, autumn is approaching.

Autumn, outdoor backup generator maintenance plan.

Ensure that the ventilation holes are unobstructed.

Although autumn is famous for its beautiful leaves, if it blocks the exhaust of the generator, it will not become a beautiful scene.

Therefore, special attention should be paid to the area around the wind direction and additional preventive measures should be taken to remove leaves, grass, and other debris blown by the wind.

Blocked exhaust ports can cause the generator to overheat and shut down. In winter, ventilation openings blocked by snow in northern regions can cause greater harm, leading to poor air circulation and the entry of deadly carbon monoxide into the system, forcing it into the interior.

Ensure that your ventilation holes remain unobstructed throughout all seasons, so they can provide the necessary air for your generator to operate and ensure your safety.

Don't delay changing the oil.

Although you may delay changing the generator oil until it is completely necessary, do not do so. Since there is still some time to do before the next oil change, it is best for you to take the initiative and handle it immediately.

I don't know how to change the oil of the backup generator? Dingbo Power Company can meet with you to assess the situation on site.

Perform maintenance inspections.

Before the arrival of winter weather, you need to conduct routine maintenance and inspection to ensure that your diesel generator operates normally and is ready for any winter situation. In the previous articles, we discussed the importance of maintaining the generator and protecting your safety, as well as how regular maintenance checks can actually help extend the lifespan of the generator.

So, it is necessary to conduct maintenance and inspection before the arrival of cold weather to avoid encountering more difficult to correct problems in the later seasons.

Get ready to welcome winter.

As we have discussed before, there is currently no time for your generator to reach its optimal state in the upcoming winter, and your preparation largely depends on your location.

If you are in a particularly remote rural area in the north and rely on diesel to run your appliances, please pay attention to your diesel content and ensure that your diesel fuel is sufficient to allow the generator to pass through a long winter. If there is not enough electricity, please fill it up in advance.

If the climate gets colder and people know that the temperature is usually below 40 degrees, they can consider using cold weather. This set of equipment is used for heating the batteries of the generator and can include components such as battery heaters, oil heaters, block heaters, and AC generator dryers.

If you are using diesel for power generation and can quickly transport diesel to distant places, then you should consider installing a larger fuel tank to make winter easier for you.

It may seem difficult to ensure that diesel generators are well maintained and prepared for the most challenging season of the year, but this is not necessarily the case. You can contact our professional technicians for appraisal.

Sign an annual service contract to ensure that your generator operates normally throughout the year. The benefits of emergency power systems for residential, commercial, and municipal use are countless.

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