Section 7
1600H T4F Perkins User Manual 7: Maintenance
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Maintenance
7.1 General
A good maintenance program is the key to long compres-
sor life. Below is a program that when adhered to, should
keep the compressor in top operating condition. For
engine maintenance requirements, refer to the Engine
Operator's Manual for a detailed description of service
instructions. Refer to Section 7.6: Parts replacement and
adjustment procedures on page 64 for a detailed descrip-
tion of specific compressor system components. Prior to
performing maintenance, read the CIMA Safety Manual,
if applicable.
7.2 Daily operation and maintenance
Prior to starting the compressor, it is necessary to per-
form a daily inspection. Perform the following mainte-
nance operations to prevent unnecessary problems.
• Check the fluid level in the compressor receiver
tank. Should the level be low, simply add the
necessary amount.
• If the addition of fluid becomes too frequent, a
simple problem has developed which is caus-
ing this excessive loss. Refer to Table 7-3:
Troubleshooting guide on page 70 under
“Excessive Compressor Fluid Consumption” for
a probable cause and remedy.
• Drain water from the fuel/water separator.
• Check the fuel level in the fuel tank.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the engine coolant level.
• Check the DEF level.
• Check for proper tire inflation. Refer to tire side-
wall for tire manufacturer’s recommendations.
After a routine start has been made, it is necessary to
perform an inspection to ensure all operations are per-
forming correctly. Perform the following inspections to
prevent unnecessary problems.
• Observe the instrument panel gauges and be
sure they monitor the correct readings for their
particular phase of operation.
• After the compressor has warmed up, it is rec-
ommended that a general check on the overall
compressor and instrument panel be made to
assure that the compressor is running properly.
• If equipped, check aftercooler condensate
drain system functionality.
WARNING
Do not remove caps, plugs, and/or other com-
ponents when compressor is running or pressur-
ized. Stop compressor and relieve all internal
pressure before doing so.
NOTE
True system oil level can only be determined
after the compressor has warmed up to operat-
ing temperature and run for a short period of
time. This releases trapped oil within the oil cool-
ing system. Short running periods may trap addi-
tional oil within the plumbing. Awareness of how
the compressor operated and shutdown will help
keep the system from being over filled.
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