Generator maintenance
I have a Damon 36’ A. It has an Oman diesel generator. Could someone tell me what the sequence is for generator start up and run time and how often I should run it just for general maintenance. Should...
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Generators should be run under load at least once a month. I run mine about 20 minutes, which should be enough to get the oil temp up to the point where the moisture in the crackcase gets boiled away. Running under load will also remove moisture from the windings and burnish in the brushes.
Yes, in order to run under load you'll need to disconnect. I would get the genny running for a minute then trip the breaker on the pedestal to test the transfer switch. Then turn on an air conditioner. I have an electric heater I use for a load in the winter.
Yes, in order to run under load you'll need to disconnect. I would get the genny running for a minute then trip the breaker on the pedestal to test the transfer switch. Then turn on an air conditioner. I have an electric heater I use for a load in the winter.
