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Preventive Maintenance


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Cat® standby generator sets are built to last. One way to ensure a long, reliable operating life is to implement a preventive maintenance program to keep them in tip-top condition.

Many factors affect the maintenance cycle for a genset. Its environment and hours of operation are both factors. At a minimum, a monthly inspection is recommended.  

You can download our free monthly preventive maintenance checklist for standby generator sets here.

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preventive maintenance

planned maintenance kits

Find out how our convenient options make it easy to do business with planned maintenance kits (available for select engine models and regions) that offer the genuine Cat parts you need, all backed by the one-year Caterpillar Parts Warranty.

 

 

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planned maintenance kits

Videos

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Learn how to safely drain engine oil by removing, inspecting, and replacing the oil filter and properly disposing of the used element.

Safe Self-Service Oil Changes for Your Generator Set
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Find out how to successfully change your primary and secondary fuel filters, and safely dispose of fluids and used filters.

Change Your Own Generator Set Fuel Filter
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Discover how to properly change a generator set air filter to ensure safety as well as equipment performance and longevity.

Change a Generator Set Air Filter in 4 Easy Steps

Standby power relies on preventive maintenance

For the staff of Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, continuous improvement isn’t a goal, it’s a way of life. A rigorous preventive maintenance program ensures that the generator sets do not fail. 

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Standby power relies on preventive maintenance
Standby power relies on preventive maintenance

Electric Power CVA

Learn how a Customer Value Agreement (CVA) can provide protection and help minimize downtime with genuine Cat parts.

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RELIABLE POWER FOR YOUR INDUSTRY
RELIABLE POWER FOR YOUR INDUSTRY

YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER

Ready to learn more about PM options? Use this dealer locator to find your Cat dealer. They’re ready when you are to discuss the right solution for your operation. 

 

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Product Support

From maintenance and parts to financing and training, we’re committed to help you control and manage costs, manage risk, and safeguard your operation. 

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electric power

Caterpillar offers the industry’s widest range of electric power products. The Caterpillar Electric Power team will work directly with you for the life of your power system – from configuration to installation to operation.

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Electric Power Products

Any size or shape. In any regulatory environment. When you need power, Caterpillar is equal to the challenge. Our generators are used in a variety of applications.

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Electric Power Products

CAT CONNECT – MORE VALUE, LESS STRESS.

Cat Connect helps you monitor, manage, and enhance your operations, giving you the customized data you need to identify and resolve problems quickly – often before they result in costly repairs and unscheduled downtime.

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