Engine Oil Sample - Obtain - Perkins 2206-E13 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Illustration 33
Typical example
NOTICE
Operating your engine when the oil level is above the
"High" mark could cause your crankshaft to dip into
the oil. The air bubbles created from the crankshaft
dipping into the oil reduces the oil's lubricating char-
acteristics and could result in the loss of power.
2. Remove the oil filler cap (1) and add oil, if
necessary. Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil
filler cap.

Engine Oil Sample - Obtain

The condition of the engine lubricating oil may be
checked at regular intervals as part of a preventive
maintenance program. Perkins include an oil
sampling valve (1) as an option. The oil sampling
valve (if equipped) is included in order to regularly
sample the engine lubricating oil.
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Illustration 34
Typical example
Perkins recommends using a sampling valve in order
to obtain oil samples. The quality and the consistency
of the samples are better when a sampling valve is
used. The location of the sampling valve allows oil
that is flowing under pressure to be obtained during
normal engine operation.
Obtain the Sample and the Analysis
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
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injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
In order to help obtain the most accurate analysis,
record the following information before an oil sample
is taken:
•
The date of the sample
•
Engine model
•
Engine number
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Service hours on the engine
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The number of hours that have accumulated since
the last oil change
•
The amount of oil that has been added since the
last oil change
Maintenance Section
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
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