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Generator Daily Inspection

This generator maintenance checklist will help you prioritize which parts to check and when to check them, so you can keep the generator running properly when you need it most.
MaintainX
10/24/2021

Generator Daily Inspection

This generator maintenance checklist will help you prioritize which parts to check and when to check them, so you can keep the generator running properly when you need it most.

    Generator ID #:

    Date:

    Staff doing inspection should initial each box as he/she finds that item is functioning OK.

    Running Hours (check the hourly gauge and enter amount)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Generator is clean and in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Shed is clean and in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fuel tank at least 50% full.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No fuel leaks.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fuel cap is on.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Motor oil level is okay.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Motor oil condition is okay.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Radiator has no leaks.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Radiator coolant level is okay.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Battery connections are good.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Battery water level is okay.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Battery Charger is charging.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No leaks. (look under the generator)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exhaust system is functioning normally.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Auto-start is working.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    All tools and equipment are present and in good condition.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguisher is present.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire extinguisher is working.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    List other equipment.

    First Aid Kit is present.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    First Aid is complete.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Water decanter is okay. (does it need to be drained)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Documents

    Is Generator Log present?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the Daily Forms present?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the manuals present?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Start Engine

    Pre-heating works.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Motor start easily.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Oil pressure is okay.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Batteries are charging.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No unusual smells, lights and sounds.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

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