Perkins 4012 - 16 Cylinder Engines

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20 User’s Handbook, TSL 4186E, Issue 2

4012/16 Diesel

16 cylinder engines

‘B’ Bank (gearcase end)

‘A’ Bank (flywheel end)

Main Page

General Information1
Safety Precautions2
Fuel/Oil Pipes2
Shutdown Equipment2
Start-Up3
Electrical Equipment3
Exhaust System3
Stopping the Engine3
Flammable Fluids4
Clothing4
Lifting Heavy Components4
Waste Disposal4
How to Care for Your Engine5
Dangers from Used Engine Oils6
Environmental Protection6
Danger from ‘Fluorosilicone’ (Viton) ‘O’ Ring Seals7
Practical Information for Cleaning Components7
Engine Preservation8
Ex-Works Preservation Treatment8
Parts and Service8
Service Bulletins8
Service Tools9
Description of 4012 Series Engine Models10
Description of 4016 Series Engine Models10
Engine Identification11
Engine Specifications12
General Engine Data12
Engine Weights12
Cooling System13
Cooling System Heaters13
Fuel System13
Induction System13
Lubrication System14
Engine Fixing Bolts14
Air Starter14
Instrument Panel (Engine Mounted)14
Protection Equipment15
Electrical System15
4012/16 Engine Wiring Diagram16
4012 Engine Wiring Diagram (Twin Starters and Electronic Governor)17
4016 Engine Wiring Diagram (Twin Starters and Electronic Governor)18
Engine Views19
12 Cylinder Engines19
‘B’ Bank (Gearcase End)19
‘A’ Bank (Flywheel End)19
16 Cylinder Engines20
Operating Instructions21
Engine Instrumentation22
General Description22
Instrument Operation23
Engine Coolant Temperature23
Engine Oil Temperature23
Ammeter23
Tachometer and Hour Counter24
Three Position Keyswitch24
Fuse Holder24
Two Point Exhaust Temperature Gauge (Optional)24
How to Fill the Engine with Oil25
Quantity of Oil25
How to Prime the Lubrication System26
How to Fill the Engine and Charge Cooler Cooling System (When Fitted)27
How to Prime the Fuel System28
Final Checks and First Engine Start31
Normal Starting and Shutdown Procedure32
Preventive Maintenance33
Maintenance Procedures33
Service Schedule (Prime and Baseload Rated Engines)34
First 100 Hours34
Every 250 Hours34
Every 2500 Hours34
Every 7500 Hours35
Every 15,000 Hours35
Every 30,000 Hours36
Service Schedule (Stand-By Duty Engines)37
Light Load and Stand-By Generating Sets37
How to Check the Lubricating Oil Level38
How to Check the Coolant Level38
How to Check and Clean the Radiator39
Cleaning the Radiator Cooling Fins39
How to Check and Adjust the Radiator Fan Drive Belts40
How to Check and Adjust the Battery Charging Alternator41
How to Change the Engine Oil and Standard Oil Filter42
Draining the Engine Sump42
How to Change the Change-Over Filters (if Fitted)43
With Engine Running43
How to Clean the Centrifugal Oil Filter (if Fitted)44
How to Clean the Crankcase Breather System45
How to Change the Standard Fuel Filter/Water Separator (4012 Engines)46
Draining the Filter/Separator46
Changing the Filter/Separator46
How to Change the Standard Fuel Filters (4016 Engines)47
Cleaning the Fuel Strainer47
Changing the Fuel Filter47
How to Change the Optional Change-Over Fuel Filters48
How to Check the Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator49
How to Change the Air Filter Element50
Cleaning the Cyclone Unit50
Preparation for Equalising Bridge Pieces and Setting Valve Clearances51
Bridge Piece and Valve Clearance Setting Sequence52
How to Equalise Bridge Pieces53
How to Set Valve Clearances54
How to Checking Valve and Seat Recession55
Engine Fluids57
Fuel Specification57
BS2869 Requirements for Engine Fuel57
Lubricating Oil Recommendations58
Viscosity58
Engine Operation58
Approved Industrial Oil A1 Specifications BSEN 59058
Oil Change Periods59
Coolant Specification60
Maintenance of Coolant60
Fault Diagnosis61
Problems and Possible Causes61
List of Possible Causes62

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