Perkins Engine operation procedure
Warning: Never connect a system
without first checking the polarity and voltage. Never disconnect the battery
whilst the engine is running. Never flash connections to check for current
flow.
Filling the Engine With Oil
Remove the drain plug to ensure
sump is clean and empty, refit and tighten the plug. Remove the oil filter plug
situated on the left hand side of the gearcase by rotating T-bar anti-clockwise
and pulling.
Fill the sump to maximum mark on
the dipstick see Fig.3 with the appropriate grade and quality of oi! specified,
and replace the plug, rotating the T-bar to tighten and seal it.
Priming the Lubrication System
Before starting the engine for
the first time, or if it has stood idle for more than three months the
crankshaft and turbocharger bearings should be primed.
To prime the lubrication system
the engine needs to be motored over on the starter. In order that the engine
does not run up to speed when operating the key switch (i.e. energizing the
stop solenoids) it will be necessary to hold the governor lever in the stop
position (see Fig. 4).
Prime the lubricating system
through the oil filters until approximately 0.3 bar (5lb/in) is indicated on
the oi! pressure gauge. Continue pumping for a further 10 seconds to ensure
that oil has reached the turbocharged.
Filling the Cooling System
The cooling system is pressurized
- Do not remove the filler cap from the radiator whilst the engine is hot. Hand
protection must be worn.
The use of plain drinking water
is not recommended owing to chemical reactions which can result in corrosion
and furring- up of the cooling system. A solution of either water and universal
anti-freeze or water and corrosion preventative} must be used.
After installation and before the
first start remove the radiator cap Fig. 5 by rotating it anti-clockwise. Fill
the cooling system with the required coolant. Should the engine be fitted with
water cooled exhaust manifolds then these may need bleeding. Run the engine
off-load for one minute to ensure that the system is completely filled, then
stop the engine and top up the system to 25 mm (1") below the top of the
filter neck then replace the cap.
Preparation for Initial Start
Priming the Fuel System
Turn on the fuel feed from the
day tank, loosen the union on the
tee-piece (1) Fig. 6 then operate the priming pump by repeatedly pressing the
rubber button (2) until air free fuel flows from the union , re-tighten the union .
A. Combined fuel filter/water separator
Loosen the union on the fuel feed pipe (3) at the
flywheel end of the fuel rail, Operate the priming pump until air free fuel
flows and re-tighten the union ,
continue this operation at the fuel feed union
(4) and the fuel return union
(5) at this point one cylinder will be primed and a considerable amount
of fuel will have reached other cylinders the engine will run in this condition
if a little unevenly until air is fully vented from the system.
Optional Change Over Filter
On engine fitted with a change
over filter system prime the system as described above but prime the filter on
the engine feed side union before priming the fuel rail.
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