Perkins 403J-E17T Operation And Maintenance Manual page 117

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• Inspect the piping for the air intake system and the
elbows for cracks and for loose clamps. Ensure
that hoses and tubes are not contacting other
hoses, tubes, or the wiring harnesses.
• Ensure that the areas around the rotating parts are
clear.
• Inspect the alternator belts and any accessory
drive belts for cracks, breaks, or other damage.
Note: Belts for multiple groove pulleys must be
replaced as matched sets. If only one belt is
replaced, the belt will carry more load than the belts
that are not replaced. The older belts are stretched.
The additional load on the new belt could cause the
belt to break.
• Inspect the wiring harness for damage.
High-Pressure Fuel Lines
Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid
penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel
spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow
these inspection, maintenance and service in-
structions may cause personal injury or death.
NOTICE
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are
carried out to the fuel system are performed by
authorized personnel that have the correct
training.
Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system,
refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"General Hazard Information and High-Pressure
Fuel Lines" for safety information.
Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjust-
ing, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components"
for detailed information on the standards of
cleanliness that must be observed during ALL
work on the fuel system.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product.
Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
bling any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
After the engine has stopped, wait 10 minutes to
allow the fuel pressure to be purged from the high-
pressure fuel lines before any service or repair is
performed. The 10 minute wait will also allow static
charge to dissipate from the low-pressure fuel
system. If necessary, perform minor adjustments.
Repair any leaks from the low-pressure fuel system
and from the cooling, lubrication, or air systems.
Replace any high-pressure fuel line that has leaked.
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Fuel
Injection Lines - remove" and Disassembly and
Assembly Manual, "Fuel Injection Lines - Install" for
the correct procedures.
If you inspect the engine in operation, always use the
proper inspection procedure to avoid a fluid
penetration hazard. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "General hazard Information".
Visually inspect the high-pressure fuel lines for
damage or signs of fuel leakage. Replace any
damaged high-pressure fuel lines or high-pressure
fuel lines that have leaked.
Ensure that all clips on the high-pressure fuel lines
are in place and that the clips are not loose.
• Inspect the rest of the fuel system for leaks. Look
for loose fuel line clamps.
• Drain the water and the sediment from the fuel
tank daily.
• Inspect the wiring and the wiring harnesses for
loose connections and for worn wires or frayed
wires. Check for any loose cable straps or missing
cable straps.
• Inspect the ground strap for a good connection
and for good condition.
• Disconnect any battery chargers that are not
protected against the current drain of the starting
motor. Check the condition and the electrolyte
level of the batteries, unless the engine is
equipped with a maintenance free battery.
• Check the condition of the gauges. Replace any
gauges that are cracked. Replace any gauge that
cannot be calibrated.
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Walk-Around Inspection