Lister Petter ALPHA series Operator's Handbook Manual

Lister Petter ALPHA series Operator's Handbook Manual

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ALPHA seRIes / neW ALPHA seRIes
LPW/LPWS/LPWX ENGINE
OPERATORS' HANDBOOK
OrIGINAL INStrUCtIONS
P027-08270

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  • Page 1 ALPHA seRIes / neW ALPHA seRIes LPW/LPWS/LPWX ENGINE OPERATORS' HANDBOOK OrIGINAL INStrUCtIONS P027-08270...
  • Page 2 Our policy is one of continued development Parts that have not been approved by the and we reserve the right to amend any Lister Petter organisation cannot be relied tech nical information with or without prior upon for correct material, dimensions or notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction .................. 5 1. Safety Information ..............7 2. Technical Data ............... 13 3. Starting and Stopping ............14 4. Engine Fluids ................. 17 5. Routine Maintenance............. 19 6. Troubleshooting ..............27 7. Maintenance Record ............. 29 8. Warranty ................37 9.
  • Page 4 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Glow Plugs Inlet Manifold Exhaust Manifold Radiator Fan (may have 6 blades) Fuel Filter Flywheel Housing Filter LPWs2 Sump Drain Plug Exhaust Manifold Inlet Manifold Alternator 2.1 Features of the LPW Starter series diesel engines Motor Flywheel...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    UsInG tHIs HAnDBooK enGIne IDentIFICAtIon Operating or servicing a diesel engine To identify which model of Lister Petter is potentially dangerous. You must not LPWX/LPW(S) diesel engine you are attempt it unless you have the necessary using refer to the engine serial number, knowledge and experience.
  • Page 6 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK that order. This applies in particular to RUnnInG-In maintenance and repair procedures To assist running-in all engines are (sections 5 and 6). despatched with an initial fi ll lubricating In cases of diffi culty, or to obtain spare oil which must be changed after 100 parts, please consult your local Lister hours.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 1. sAFetY InFoRMAtIon Read the information in this section Carefully read and follow all safety carefully and follow all the advice information and instructions in this given. Pay especial attention to the manual.
  • Page 8 Prolonged exposure to loud noise will provide specific details of the can cause impairment, or loss, of physical and health hazards, safety hearing. and emergency procedures and 1. Safety Symbols This fi gure identifi es the ISO 8999 symbols currently used by Lister Petter...
  • Page 9 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 1.4 FUeL sYsteM any necessary personal protection equipment required while working with PReCAUtIons hazardous materials. WARnInG • Handle fluids with care at all times. NEVEr ALLOW ANY UNPrOtECtEd SkIN tO COME INtO CONtACt WItH •...
  • Page 10 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 1.6 PReCAUtIons WItH oIL that any sediment stirred up has time to settle before the engine is used seALs again, and the risk of condensation Some engines may be fi tted with seals contaminating the fuel is minimised.
  • Page 11: Electrical Systems

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK • Never connect a battery into the WARnInG system without checking that the take especial care with batteries, voltage and polarity are correct. which contain highly corrosive • Never remove any electrical cable sulphuric acid which is poisonous, while the battery is connected in the will burn skin and clothing, and will...
  • Page 12: Lifting Precautions

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 1.10 PReCAUtIons BeFoRe • Ensure that the lifting equipment is designed to give a vertical lift from stARtInG directly above the engine lifting eye. WARnInG • Check that the engine lifting eyes Starting any diesel engine can are not damaged and that they are be dangerous in the hands of...
  • Page 13: Technical Data

    2. Technical data for Lister Petter LPW(X) and LPWS engines. tECHNICAL dAtA LPW series model LPW(X)2, LPW(X)3, LPW(X)4...
  • Page 14: Starting And Stopping

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 3. stARtInG AnD stoPPInG The following information is of a Engines not fi tted with a fuel control general nature and should be read in sole noid have a spring clip to hold the conjunction with the manufacturers' engine control in the stop position.
  • Page 15 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK clockwise and hold it in the PReHeAt position for 5 to 10 seconds before turning it to the stARt position. For ambient starting temperatures below -10°C (14°F) turn the key clockwise to the PReHeAt position for 15 to 20 seconds before turning the key to the stARt position.
  • Page 16 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK parts to stop, attempt to restart. CAUtIon 3.4 stoPPInG (ALL enGInes) turning the key to the off position alone will not stop the engine unless CAUtIon a fuel control solenoid is fi tted. It is recommended that LPWt4 engines run on 'no load' for 30 seconds before stopping to allow...
  • Page 17: Engine Fluids

    • For engines in long-running o n f u e l s o u t s i d e t h e a b o v e installations Lister Petter should be specifi cations, such operation may consulted. result in excessive wear and damage.
  • Page 18 Lister Petter radiators, and can cause a more recommendations (see 5.
  • Page 19: Routine Maintenance

    • Do you have, or have access to, the performed by qualifi ed personnel necessary Lister Petter spare parts? who are conversant with the hazards of oil, fuel, electricity and 5.2 IMPoRtAnt InstRUCtIons machinery.
  • Page 20 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK How to service your engine Renew the oil fi lter. Instructions are given in the remaining Every 125 hours sections of this chapter. Do all the above, and the following: Clean the air cleaner if the engine is operating After servicing under moderately dusty conditions.
  • Page 21: Cooling System

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK MAINtENANCE SCHEdULE Replace the radiator fan drive belt, irrespective of its condition. Check the lubricating oil pressure. Renew the air cleaner element. Every year Drain, fl ush and refi ll the cooling system, adding new coolant concentrate to a 50% concentration.
  • Page 22: Filling The Cooling System

    fi rst time at 100 hours and then as There are a number of radiator specifi ed in 5.3. Maintenance Schedule options available for LPW, LPWX, (Table 1). LPWT and LPWS engines, including some which may not have been originally fitted by Lister Petter.
  • Page 23: Changing The Oil Filter

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK CAUtIon Continuous operation under heavy loads in ambient temperatures above 35°C (95°F) causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly. Draining the oil sump Before draining the oil read 1.5 Precautions with Filters and Elements 5.6.1.
  • Page 24: Priming The Fuel System

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Changing the Agglomerator 1. Use a band-type gripping tool to remove the fi lter from the engine. Before starting, read 1.5 Precautions 2. Lightly grease or oil the face of the with Filters and Elements and study rubber joint on the new fi...
  • Page 25: Air Cleaner

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Cyclonic Air Cleaner 5. Run the engine and check to see that no fuel is leaking from the fi lter. A cyclonic air cleaner can be remote or engine-mounted over the fl ywheel housing.
  • Page 26: Returning The Engine To Service

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 5. Replace and tighten the fi ller plugs. 4. Stop the engine, drain the cooling 6. Check that the terminal connections system and drain the lubricating oil are tight; petroleum jelly will help to from the sump.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    The list is of a general nature as it the methods of correction is given in covers the basic engine; your particular the Workshop Manual. If you are in application may be different. any doubt, contact your Lister Petter Before starting any maintenance distributor. trOUBLESHOOtING Problem...
  • Page 28 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK trOUBLESHOOtING Problem Cause Solution Poor quality fuel. Drain, fl ush, refi ll and prime the fuel system. Fuel system restriction. Replace fuel fi lter. Engine speed unstable Restriction in induction system. Replace air cleaner element. Fault in fuel lift pump.
  • Page 29: Maintenance Record

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 7. MAIntenAnCe ReCoRD Your Lister Petter engine must of the maintenance work carried out be properly maintained using the on the engine during the fi rst 5000 timings and procedures described hours, except the daily checks, must i n t h i s m a n u a l .
  • Page 30 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 31 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 32 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 33 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 34 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 7.2 non-RoUtIne MAIntenAnCe Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 35 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 36 LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK Hours run Work done by Details of service Distributor/Dealer Stamp Date...
  • Page 37: Warranty

    • When Lister Petter parts are with a Lister Petter dealer within 28 purchased from a dealer, this must days of receipt. A list of dealers is be noted, with the dealer's stamp, in available at www.lister-petter.co.uk.
  • Page 38 Telephone: +44 (0)1453 546732 with inadequate cooling; the use of Website: www.lister-petter.co.uk non-approved or contaminated fuels Engine Serial Number: ..................Purchased from: .............................................. Purchase Date: ...................... Date Registered with Lister Petter: ................ Plant Type: ......................Plant Number:......................
  • Page 39: Index

    LPW / LPWs / LPWX enGIne oPeRAtoRs' HAnDBooK 9. InDeX Agglomerator ......... 24 Oil fi lter .......... 23 Air cleaner - cyclonic ..... 25 Oil pressure switch ......14 Air cleaner - light duty ....25 Oil specifi cation ......17 Oil Sump - fi...
  • Page 40 California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. ALPHA (LPW, LPWX, LPWS & LPWS BIO) ENGINE OPErAtOrS' HANdBOOk, P027-08270, EdItION 4, APrIL 2014 © LISTER PETTER LTD LISTER PETTER LIMITED Long Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4HS, England TEL: +44 (0)1453 544141; FAX: +44 (0)1453 546732 E-mail: sales@lister-petter.co.uk...

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