PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
8LV Series Operation Manual
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EPA MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
To maintain optimum engine performance and
compliance with the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Regulations for Engines, it is
essential that you follow the Periodic Maintenance
Schedule on page 40 and the Periodic
Maintenance Procedures on page 42.
EPA Requirements for USA and
Other Applicable Countries
The following are the requirements for the EPA.
Unless these requirements are met, the exhaust
gas emissions will not be within the limits specified
by the EPA.
See Conditions to Ensure Compliance with EPA
Emission Standards on page 39. Clean or replace
the air cleaner element if the air intake restriction
exceeds the referenced specifications.
EPA Requirements
The EPA emission regulation is applicable only in
the USA and other countries that have adapted the
EPA requirements in part or in whole. Determine
and follow the emission regulations in the country
where your engine will be operating to assist you in
specified compliance.
Conditions to Ensure Compliance
with EPA Emission Standards
The 8LV series is an EPA-certified engine.
The following are the conditions that must be met in
order to ensure that the emissions during operation
meet the EPA standards.
The operating conditions should be as follows:
• Ambient temperature: -20 °C to +40 °C
(-4 °F to +104 °F)
• Relative humidity: 80 % or lower
The diesel fuel should be:
• ASTM D975 No. 1-D or No. 2-D, or equivalent
(minimum cetane No. 45)
The lubricating oil should be:
• Type API, Class CD, CF, CF-4, CI, CI-4
Be sure to perform inspections as outlined in
Periodic Maintenance Procedures on page 42 and
keep a record of the results.
Pay particular attention to these important points:
• Replacing the engine oil
• Replacing the engine oil filter
• Replacing the fuel filter
• Cleaning the intake silencer (air cleaner)
Note: Inspections are divided into two sections in
accordance with who is responsible for
performing the inspection: the user or the
manufacturer.
Inspection and Maintenance
See Inspection and Maintenance of EPA
Emission-Related Parts on page 41 for the EPA
emission-related parts. Inspection and
maintenance procedures not shown in the
Inspection and Maintenance of EPA
Emission-Related Parts section are covered in
Periodic Maintenance Schedule on page 40.
This maintenance must be performed to keep the
emission values of your engine in the standard
values during the warranty period. The warranty
period is determined by the age of the engine or the
number of hours of operation.
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