Engine Stopping - Perkins 2506 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Operation Section

Engine Stopping

Engine Stopping
Manual Stop Procedure
Stopping the Engine
NOTICE
Stopping the engine immediately after it has been
working under load, can result in overheating and ac-
celerated wear of the engine components.
Avoid accelerating the engine prior to shutting it
down.
Avoiding hot engine shutdowns will maximize turbo-
charger shaft and bearing life.
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 under no load conditions 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 keyswitch 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 OEM may have equipped the application 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.
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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.
• Check the crankcase oil level. Maintain the oil
level between the "LOW" mark and the "HIGH"
mark on the oil level gauge.
Note: Only use oil that is recommended in this
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fluid
Recommendations". Failure to use the recommended
oil may result in engine damage.
• If necessary, perform minor adjustments. Repair
any leaks and tighten any loose bolts.
• Note the service hour meter reading. Perform the
maintenance that is in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval
Schedule".
• Fill the fuel tank in order to help prevent
accumulation of moisture in the fuel. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
• Allow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level.
Maintain the cooling system at 13 mm (0.5 inch)
from the bottom of the pipe for filling.
Note: Only use coolant that is recommended in this
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fluid
Recommendations". Failure to use the recommended
oil may result in engine damage.
• If freezing temperatures are expected, check the
coolant for proper antifreeze protection. The
cooling system must be protected against freezing
to the lowest expected outside temperature. Add
the proper 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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