Perkins 904F-E28T Operation And Maintenance Manual page 88

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Maintenance Section
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
3. Tighten oil drain plug (1) to a torque of 24 N·m
(212 lb in). Remove container below oil drain plug
(1) and discard waste oil in accordance with local
regulations.
Note: A drain valve may be installed. Tighten the
drain valve to a torque of 24 N·m (212 lb in).
Replace the Oil Filter Element
Illustration 48
Typical example
1. Remove cap (1) from filter body (4). The filter
element (3) will be attached to cap (1). Remove
filter element (3) from cap (1). Discard old filter
element.
2. Remove O ring seal (2) from cap (1). Discard O
ring seal.
3. Ensure that cap and filter body are clean and free
from dirt or damage. Inspect new filter element for
damage before installing.
4. Install new O ring seal (2) onto cap (1). Install new
filter element (3) into cap (1). Install new filter
element (3) and cap (1) to filter body (4).
5. Tighten cap (1) to a torque of 24 N·m (212 lb in)
Fill the Oil Pan
Illustration 49
Typical example
(1) Top mounted fill cap
(2) Side-mounted filler cap
1. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Fluid Recommendations" for more information on
suitable oils.
2. Fill the oil pan with the correct amount of new
engine lubricating oil. Refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for more
information on refill capacities.
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Note: If the oil is filled through the oil filler cap, allow
the oil to drain down to the oil pan for a minimum of
30 minutes before starting the engine.
3. After installing the oil filler cap, start the engine and
run the engine at "LOW IDLE" for 2 minutes.
Perform this procedure to ensure that the
lubrication system has oil and that the oil filter is
filled. Inspect the oil filter for oil leaks.
4. Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back to
the oil pan for a minimum of 30 minutes.
5. Remove the engine oil level gauge to check the oil
level. Maintain the oil level between "L" and "H"
marks on the engine oil level gauge. Do not fill the
crankcase above the "H" mark.
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