BA series pumps
Pump unit with diesel drive 1401
8.34
Walk-Around Inspection
A walk-around inspection should only take a few minutes. When the time is taken to perform these
checks, costly repairs and accidents can be avoided.
For maximum engine service life, make a thorough inspection of the engine compartment before
starting the engine. Look for items such as oil leaks or coolant leaks, loose bolts, worn belts, loose
connections and trash buildup. Make repairs, as needed:
• The guards must be in the correct place. Repair damaged guards or replace missing guards.
• Wipe all caps and plugs before the engine is serviced in order to reduce the chance of system
contamination.
NOTICE
For any type of leak (coolant, lube, or fuel) clean up the fluid. If leaking is observed, find the source and
correct the leak. If leaking is suspected, check the fluid levels more often than recommended until the
leak is found or fixed, or until the suspicion of a leak is proved to be unwarranted.
NOTICE
Accumulated grease and/or oil on an engine is a fire hazard. Remove the accumulated grease and oil.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine - Clean” for more information.
– Ensure that the cooling system hoses are correctly clamped and that the cooling system hoses are
tight. Check for leaks. Check the condition of all pipes.
– Inspect the water pump for coolant leaks.
NOTICE
The water pump seal is lubricated by the coolant in the cooling system. It is normal for a small amount
of leakage to occur as the engine cools down and the parts contract.
Excessive coolant leakage may indicate the need to replace the water pump seal. For the removal of
the water pump and the installation of water pump and/or seal, refer to the Disassembly and Assembly
Manual, “Water Pump - Remove and Install” for more information or consult your Perkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor.
– Inspect the lubrication system for leaks at the front crankshaft seal, the rear crankshaft seal, the oil
pan, the oil filters and the rocker cover.
– Inspect the fuel system for leaks. Look for loose fuel line clamps and/or tie-wraps.
– Inspect the piping for the air intake system and the elbows for cracks and for loose clamps. Ensure
that hoses and tubes are not contacting other hoses, tubes, wiring harnesses, etc.
– Inspect the alternator belts and any accessory drive belts for cracks, breaks or other damage.
Belts for multiple groove pulleys must be replaced as matched sets. If only one belt is replaced, the belt
will carry more load than the belts that are not replaced. The older belts are stretched. The additional
load on the new belt could cause the belt to break.
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