Check And Adjust The Engine Rpm - Perkins Models - Genie S-40 Service Manual

January 2005
REV A
Do not completely drain the filter.
a fuel filter/water separator
b drain valve
4 Clean up any fuel that may have spilled.
5 Start the engine from the ground controls and
check the fuel filter/water separator for leaks.
Explosion and fire hazard. If a fuel
leak is discovered, keep any
additional personnel from entering
the area and do not operate the
machine. Repair the leak
immediately.
6 Swing the engine back to its original position
and install the engine pivot plate retaining
fasteners.
Crushing hazard. Failure to install
the fasteners into the engine tray
to secure it from moving could
result in death or serious injury.
Part No. 102521
Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
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Check and Adjust the
Engine RPM - Perkins Models
a
b
Maintaining the engine rpm at the proper setting for
both low and high idle is essential to good engine
performance and service life. The machine will not
operate properly if the rpm is incorrect and
continued use may cause component damage.
1 Connect a tachometer to the engine. Start the
engine from the ground controls.
Result: Low idle should be 1600 rpm.
(before serial no. 7472)
Result: Low idle should be 1300 rpm.
(after serial no. 7471)
Skip to step 3 if the low idle rpm is correct.
Genie S-40 and Genie S-45
CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
Engine specifications require that
this procedure be performed every
100 hours.
This procedure will require two
people.
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