Perkins 4.236 Series User Manual

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Perkins 4.236 Series
Models 4.236, T4.236, 4.248, 4.2482
USER’S HANDBOOK
4 cylinder diesel engines for automotive, agricultural and
industrial use
Publication TPD 1291E, Issue 2.
© Proprietary information of Perkins Engines Company Limited, all rights reserved.
The information is correct at the time of print.
Published in 1998 by Technical Publications,
Perkins Engines Company Limited, Peterborough PE1 5NA England
This document has been printed from SPI². Not for Resale

Perkins 4.236 Series Specifications

General

Configuration	Inline 4-cylinder
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated
Fuel System	Direct injection
Stroke	127 mm (5.0 inches)
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled
Displacement	3.86 liters (236 cubic inches)
Bore	98.43 mm

Summary

General Information

Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures for operating and maintaining the engine.

Engine Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for routine engine care, maintenance, and operation.

Operation Instructions

How to Start a Warm Engine

Steps for starting the engine when it is already warm.

Start Cold Engine (No Aids)

Procedure for starting a cold engine without specialized starting aids.

Start Cold Engine (Fuelled Aid)

Method for starting a cold engine using a fuelled starting aid system.

Start Cold Engine (Manual Pilot)

Procedure for starting a cold engine using a manually operated start pilot.

Start Cold Engine (KBi Pilot)

Method for starting a cold engine using the KBi start pilot system.

How to Stop the Engine

Instructions on how to safely stop the engine after operation.

Preventive Maintenance

Maintenance Schedules

Fuel Filter System Service

Atomiser Service and Faults

Fuel System Air Elimination (Standard)

Fuel System Air Elimination (Self-Vent)

Lubricating Oil and Filter Service

Air Intake System Maintenance

Engine Fluids

Fuel Specification Requirements

Lubricating Oil Specification

Coolant Specification and Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Common Problems and Possible Causes

Table listing engine problems and potential causes with user/workshop checks.

Code List of Possible Causes

A coded list of various possible causes for engine faults and malfunctions.