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TP-6905 6/14 53Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
2. Replace the oil filter.
a. Remove the oil filter by rotating it
counterclockwise with an oil filter wrench.
Note: On model 30RCLH only, ensure that the oil
cooler adapter nut is tightened to
specification [Torque = 40 Nm (29.5 ft.lbs.)]
and that oil cooler adapter and gasket are
seated properly.
1. Oil Filter
2. Oil Cooler Adapter
Nut
3. Oil Cooler Adapter
4. Adapter Gasket
1
2
3
Note: Model 24RCL
does not have
an oil cooler.
4
Figure 4-2 Oil cooler and adapter nut (model
30RCLH only)
b. Clean any surfaces that the oil filter contacts.
c. Apply alight coat ofclean oil tothe gasket ofthe
new oil filter.
d. Lightly thread the newoil filter byhand untilyou
feel resistance. Then, tighten the filter an
additional 3/4 turn with an oil filter wrench
[Torque = 25 Nm (18.4 ft.lbs.)].
3. Fill with oil. Use 5W-30 for oil selection and
Figure 4-3 for oil capacity.
Model Oil Capacity, L (qt.)
24RCL and 30RCLH
4.2 (4.4)
Figure 4-3 Oil Capacity
4. Check for leaks.
a. Press the OFF button on the RDC2 generator
set controller.
b. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
c. Reconnect the power for the battery charger.
d. Start the generator set and check for leaks
around the oil filter.
e. Stopthegenerator setandtightentheo il filterto
stop any leaks.
f. Reinstall the housing side panel.
5. Stop the generator set. Check the oil level. Add
oil, as necessary, to bring the level up to the Full
mark.
Note: Too high an oil level causes high oil
consumption and engine carbonizing. Too
low a level damages the engine.
6. Reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2.
a. In the Overview menu, step down to the Next
Maintenance screen.
b. Press the Select button.
c. Press the Up arrow button so that Reset Maint
Timer? Yes is displayed.
d. Press the Select button. Thenext maintenance
interval and date will be displayed.