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General| Engine Model | 4.2482 |
|---|---|
| Stroke | 127 mm |
| Fuel System | Direct injection |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Bore | 101 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid-cooled |
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder, 4-stroke, diesel |
Details about the Perkins 4.236 Series engines, their power output, and manufacturing experience.
Important safety guidelines and warnings for operating and maintaining the engine.
Guidance on maintaining and operating the engine correctly for optimal performance and longevity.
Recommendations for preventing engine damage when withdrawn from service for a prolonged period.
Information on obtaining necessary repairs, correct parts, and available service from Perkins distributors.
List of Perkins-available products for engine operation, service, and maintenance with their uses.
Explains how to identify the engine number and its importance for parts, service, and information.
Provides technical specifications and data for the 4.236 Series engines, including bore, stroke, and capacity.
Notes that engine views may not match specific engine specifications due to application variations.
Identifies and labels various components on the front and left side of the 4.236 engine.
Identifies and labels various components on the rear and right side of the T4.236 engine.
Discusses factors affecting engine start and introduces cold starting aids like Fuelled starting aid, Start Pilot, and KBi.
Describes the electrically operated device that ignites diesel fuel in the induction manifold to heat air.
Explains the use of a hand pump to inject cold start fluid into the induction manifold via an atomiser.
Details the system using an aerosol container and solenoid to spray cold start fluid into the induction manifold.
Step-by-step instructions for starting a warm engine using the start key and speed control.
Procedures for starting a cold engine without any specific cold start systems.
Instructions for starting a cold engine using a fuelled starting aid system.
Guidance on starting a cold engine using a manually operated start pilot system.
Procedures for starting a cold engine using KBi or an electrically operated start pilot.
Instructions on safely stopping the engine using the start key or manual stop control.
Warns against changing engine speed settings and potential warranty implications.
Information regarding the running-in procedure for new or overhauled engines.
Advice on maintaining engine speed and gear selection for turbocharged engines when climbing gradients.
Discusses fuel delivery adjustments for naturally aspirated engines operating at high altitudes.
Outlines preventive maintenance periods for average operating conditions and considerations for adaptation.
Details maintenance schedules based on intervals (kilometers, miles, hours, months) and operations.
Step-by-step instructions for safely draining the engine's cooling system.
Guidance on checking drive belt condition, deflection, and tension.
Instructions for cleaning the gauze strainer of the fuel lift pump to ensure proper fuel flow.
Describes the function of the fuel pre-filter and checking for water.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the fuel filter element.
Discusses common atomiser faults, warnings, and how to identify a defective atomiser.
Detailed instructions for removing and replacing an engine atomiser, including torque specifications.
Explains methods for removing air from the fuel system, including standard and self-vent methods.
Detailed steps for bleeding air from the fuel system using the standard method.
Detailed steps for bleeding air from the fuel system using the self-vent method.
Step-by-step instructions for changing the engine's lubricating oil.
Guidance on replacing the lubricating oil filter canister.
Describes a typical wet type air cleaner, its maintenance, and filling with oil.
Discusses environmental effects on air filter service, dust bowls, and automatic dust valves.
Explains the function and reset procedure for the air filter restriction indicator.
Instructions for cleaning the breather valve, specifically for 4.2482 engines.
Procedures for checking and adjusting valve tip clearances for engine valves.
Details recommended fuel specifications for Perkins engines, including cetane, viscosity, and sulphur content.
Information on special winter fuels, their benefits, and potential issues like wax formation.
Discusses the use of aviation kerosene fuels, their impact on performance, and recommended consultation.
Specifies the correct grades of lubricating oil for different engine types and ambient temperatures.
Provides recommendations for coolant quality, antifreeze mixtures, and corrosion inhibitors.
Lists common engine problems and their potential causes, with user and workshop checks.
A detailed list of numbered causes corresponding to engine problems for diagnostic reference.
