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Maintenance Section
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Note: Some engi
nes may have a horizontally
mounted oil filter. This oil filter has a drain plug that is
located in the oil filter head.
Fill th e Engine Crankcase
1. Remove the oil filler cap. Refer to the Operation
and Maintenance Manual for more information on
lubricant sp
ecifications. Fill the crankcase with the
proper amount of oil. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for more information on refill
capacities.
NOTICE
If equipped with an auxiliary oil filter system or a re-
mote oil filter system, follow the OEM or filter manu-
facturer’s recommendations. Under filling or overfilling
the crankcase with oil can cause engine damage.
NOTICE
To prevent crankshaft bearing damage, crank the en-
gine with th
efuelOFF.Thiswillfilltheoilfiltersbefore
starting the engine. Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds.
2. Start the en
gine and run the engine at “LOW
IDLE” for two minutes. Perform this procedure in
order to ensure that the lubrication system has
oil and that
the oil filters are filled. Inspect the oil
filter for oil leaks.
3. Stop the eng
ine and allow the oil to drain back to
thesumpforaminimumoftenminutes.
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(Y) “ADD” mark. (X) “FUL L ” mark.
4. Remove the oil level gauge in order to check the
oil level. Maintain the oil level between the “ADD”
and “FULL” marks on the engine oil dipstick.
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Engine Protective Devices -
Check
Alarms and shutoffs (if equipped) must function
properly. Alarms provide timely warning to the
operator. Shu
toffs help to prevent damage to the
engine. It is impossible to determine if the engine
protective devices are in good working order during
normal opera
tion. Malfunctions must be simulated in
order to test the engine protective devices.
Acalibratio
n check of the engine protective devices
will ensure that the alarms and shutoffs activate at the
setpoints. Ensure that the engine protective devices
are functio
ning properly. Refer to OEM information
for more information.
NOTICE
During testing, abnormal operating conditions must be
simulated.
The tests must be performed correctly in order to pre-
vent possib
le damage to the engine.
To prevent damage to the engine, your authorized
Perkins dea
ler or your Perkins distributor should
perform the tests.
Visual Inspection
Visually c
heck the condition of all gauges, sensors
and wiring. Look for wiring and components that
are loose, broken, or damaged. Damaged wiring
or compone
nts should be repaired or replaced
immediately.
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Engine Valve Lash -
Inspect/Adjust
This maintenance is recommended by Perkins as
part of a lubrication and preventive maintenance
schedule in order to help provide maximum engine
life.
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