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Generator Maintenance

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Trained Operators

Maurice (Maintenance), Cittadhammo Bhikkhu, Anagarika Ben

Procedure

Generator A for Bhikkhu Vihara (unleaded petrol)

  • Stays in South West Entrance
  • Use unleaded petrol only
    • Run out the petrol after usage
    • Need to be tilted for that

Generator B for Kitchen (diesel)

  • Stays in the Workshop
  • Use Diesel Only, keep level low, but not run out.
  • Keys are kept in Maintenance Office

Common Procedure

  • Bring generators outside workshop next to fuel station
  • Tilt Generator A and empty Carburetor valve
    • 10 mm hex soft screw! Don’t overtight!
    • Turn on Choke at start for 10 sec.
  • Make sure all electric switches are turned off
  • Check oil levels (when hot on a flat surface)
  • Cover only when cool down and back to its place
  • Run for one hour.
  • Fill out the Log
  • Do every 6 weeks

There is a log sheet attached to each generator