Kohler standby generator annual maintenance request
Annual maintenance is ONLY done in the fall. Any requests received will be placed on our list and will be completed as time allows. We DO NOT make appointments for this service, a Justin Electric technician will stop in at our discretion September through January and perform the work, you do not need to be home. You will know that we have done the annual preventative maintenance when you receive a bill via email. By submitting this form you agree to payment terms Net 30 from billing date. If you have a generator that is water cooled, diesel fueled or considered Commercial, parts and labor charges will apply on an as needed time and materials basis. Please be aware we DO NOT work on any generators other than Kohler.
Annual preventative maintenance does not guarantee against breakdowns, malfunctions or other damage. Preventative annual maintenance service does not include or extend to emergency or other repairs at a future date. All generators will be tested upon completion of annual preventative maintenance and will be in good working order at that time.
Our generator annual preventative maintenance package includes:
- change the oil and oil filter
- change spark plug(s)
- clean the slip rings
- check and test the battery and battery charger operation, remove any corrosion and check for loose connections
- visually inspect engine and mounting components for visible wear and damage
- check exhaust system to confirm it is not leaking
- clean accumulated debris/leaves from housing and generator, check intake and exhaust for blockages and remove
-check for and remove rodent nests, attempt to identify where rodents are getting in. Place glue traps inside generator housing; owner will be responsible for removing/replacing traps as needed. Alert the customer to be vigilant of rodent problems. (If rodents continue to nest in generator the hot exhaust could cause nests to catch fire)****
- visually inspect parts and wiring for damage/corrosion/degradation and make minor repairs. For more major repairs, alert the customer and give an estimate to proceed**
- apply marine grade corrosion inhibitor as needed
- generator test
- reset the maintenance timer/reminder for next year
**Submitting this form gives Justin Electric your permission to preform basic/minor repairs including but not limited to: battery replacement, rodent discouragement (stopping up holes and placing glue traps), replacing missing bolts/springs etc. These measures will add to the base cost of service. If major repairs are needed we will make every effort to contact you with an estimate before proceeding.
****Severe rodent infestation clean up may be at additional cost.