Check And Adjust The Engine Rpm - Perkins Models - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

December 2013
5 Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the filter. Allow the water to drain into a suitable
container until fuel starts to come out.
Immediately tighten the drain plug.
Note: Do not completely drain the filter.
a fuel filter/water separator
b drain valve
6 Clean up any fuel that may have spilled.
7 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.
8 Swing the engine back to its original position
and install the engine pivot plate retaining
fastener.
Part No. 147753
A-12
Check and Adjust the
Engine RPM - Perkins Models
Engine specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 100 hours.
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
a
operate properly if the rpm is incorrect and
continued use may cause component damage.
b
Note: This procedure will require two people.
1 Connect a tachometer to the engine. Start the
Skip to step 3 if the low idle rpm is correct.
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
engine from the ground controls and check the
rpm. Refer to Section 2, Specifications .
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