Perkins 1204F-E44TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 40

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Operation Section
Engine and Aftertreatment
3. The engine oil will not need to be drained in order
to store the engine. Provided the correct
specification of engine oil is used the engine can
be stored for up to 6 months. For the correct
specification of engine oil refer to this Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "Fluid
recommendations".
4. Remove the drive belt from the engine.
Sealed Coolant System
Ensure that the cooling system is filled with Perkins
ELC, or an antifreeze that meets "ASTM D6210"
specification.
Open Cooling System
Ensure that all cooling drain plugs have been
opened. Allow the coolant to drain. Install the drain
plugs. Place a vapor phase inhibitor into the system.
The coolant system must be sealed once the vapor
phase inhibitor has been introduced. The effect of the
vapor phase inhibitor will be lost if the cooling system
is open to the atmosphere.
For maintenance procedures ref to this Operation
and Maintenance Manual.
Monthly Checks
The crankshaft must be rotated in order to change
the spring loading on the valve train. Rotate the
crankshaft more than 180 degrees. Visibly check for
damage or corrosion to the engine and
aftertreatment.
Ensure that the engine and aftertreatment are
covered completely before storage. Log the
procedure in the record for the engine.
Aftertreatment
The engine must be allowed to perform a Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF) purge before the battery
disconnect switch is turned off. Disconnecting the
battery power too soon may prevent purging of the
DEF fluid system. Refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Battery Disconnect Switch" for
more information.
The exhaust outlet of the aftertreatment must be
capped. In order to prevent damage to the exhaust
outlet connection during storage, the weight of the
CEM must not act on the exhaust outlet.
DEF in Tank Storage
• DEF should be drained and replenished if the
application is left idle for 2 months or longer at
40° C (104° F).
• DEF should be drained and replenished if the
application is left idle for 4 months or more at
25° C (77° F)
1. Ensure normal engine shutdown, allow the DEF to
be purged. Disconnecting the battery power too
soon may prevent purging of the DEF fluid system.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Battery Disconnect Switch" for more information.
2. Fill the tank with DEF that meet all the requirement
defined in ISO 22241-1.
3. Ensure that all DEF lines and electrical connection
are connected prior to prevent crystal from
forming.
4. Ensure that the DEF filler cap is correctly installed.
Removal from Storage
DEF has a limited life, refer to table 2 for the time and
temperature range. DEF that is outside this range
MUST be replaced.
On removal from storage the DEF quality in the tank
must be tested with a refractometer. The DEF in the
tank must meet the requirements defined in ISO
22241-1 and comply with table 2 .
1. If necessary, drain the tank and fill with DEF that
meet ISO 22241-1.
2. Replace the DEF filter, refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Diesel Exhaust Fluid Filter-
Clean/Replace".
3. Ensure that the drive belt is correctly installed.
Ensure that all engine coolant and engine oil has
the correct specification and grade. Ensure that
the coolant and the engine oil are at the correct
level. Start the engine.
4. If a fault becomes active turn off the engine. If the
application as a battery disconnect lamp installed,
the DEF system will be purged after the battery
disconnect lamp is extinguished. If no battery
disconnect lamp is installed, allow 10 minutes or
15 minutes if the system has a DPF for the DEF
system to purge. Then restart the engine.
5. If the fault continues to stay active, refer to
Troubleshooting for more information.
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