Engine Stopping; Maintenance Interval Schedule - Perkins 4006-23 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation Section

Engine Stopping

Engine Stopping
Stopping the Engine
Note: Individual applications will have different
control systems. Ensure that the shutoff procedures
are understood. Use the following general guidelines
in order to stop the engine.
1. Remove the load from the engine. Allow the
engine to run off load for five minutes in order to
cool the engine.
2. Stop the engine after the cool down period
according to the shutoff system on the engine and
turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position. If
necessary, refer to the instructions that are
provided by the OEM.
Emergency Stopping
NOTICE
Emergency shutoff controls are for EMERGENCY
use ONLY. DO NOT use emergency shutoff devices
or controls for normal stopping procedure.
The engine should be equipped with an emergency
stop button. For more information about the
emergency stop button, refer to the OEM information.
Ensure that any components for the external system
that support the engine operation are secured after
the engine is stopped.
In the event of an overspeed condition, the air shutoff
valves will operate. After operation, the air shutoff
valves must be manually reset.
After Stopping Engine
Note: Before you check the engine oil, do not
operate the engine for at least 10 minutes in order to
allow the engine oil to return to the oil pan.
• If the engine is equipped with a service hour
meter, note the reading. Perform the maintenance
that is in the Operation and Maintenance Manual,

"Maintenance Interval Schedule".

• Check the crankcase oil level. Maintain the oil
level between the "MIN" mark and the "MAX" mark
on the engine oil level gauge.
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• If necessary, perform minor adjustments. Repair
any leaks from the low pressure fuel system and
from the cooling, lubrication or air systems.
• Fill the fuel tank in order to help prevent
accumulation of moisture in the fuel. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
Only use antifreeze/coolant mixtures recommended
in the Coolant Specifications that are in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual. Failure to do so can cause
engine damage.
Pressurized System: Hot coolant can cause seri-
ous burns. To open the cooling system filler cap,
stop the engine and wait until the cooling system
components are cool. Loosen the cooling system
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pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the
pressure.
• Allow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level.
• Check the coolant for correct antifreeze protection
and the correct corrosion protection. Add the
correct coolant/water mixture, if necessary.
• Perform all required periodic maintenance on all
driven equipment. This maintenance is outlined in
the instructions from the OEM.
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