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Quarterly Generator Inspection Checklist

by Glenn Thompson, from the Community

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This quarterly generator inspection checklist helps facility and utilities teams assess standby and portable generators. Verify mounting and frame condition, throttle and choke operation, fuel level and filtration, oil and air filters, muffler, starter and electrical system, battery voltage and age, and power output. Capture notes and photos, record corrective actions, and schedule maintenance to keep emergency power dependable across sites such as hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings.

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