Engine Stopping - Perkins 2806A-E18TA Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Engine Stopping

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 cool for 5 minutes.
2. Stop the engine after the cool down period
according to the shutoff system on the engine.
Turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position. If
necessary, refer to the instructions that are
provided by the OEM.
Manual Stop Procedure
NOTICE
Stopping the engine immediately after it has been
working under load can result in overheating and ac-
celerated wear of the engine components.
If the engine has been operating at high rpm and/or
high loads, run at low idle for at least three minutes to
reduce and stabilize internal engine temperature be-
fore stopping the engine.
Avoiding hot engine shutdowns will maximize turbo-
charger shaft and bearing life.
Note: Individual applications 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 so that the
engine has no more than 30% power.
2. Run the engine for at least 3 minutes.
3. After the cool down period, turn the start switch to
the OFF position.
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After Stopping Engine
Note: Before checking the engine oil, do not operate
the engine for at least 10 minutes. The delay is
needed in order to allow the engine oil to return to the
oil pan.
• Check the crankcase oil level. Maintain the oil
level between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL"
mark on the oil level gauge.
• 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".
• Replenish the fuel tank in order to help prevent
accumulation of moisture in the fuel. Do not overfill
the fuel tank.
Only use antifreeze/coolant mixtures recommended
in the Coolant Specifications that are in the Operation
and Maintenance Manual. Failure to do so can cause
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engine damage.
• Allow the engine to cool. Check the coolant level.
• 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.
Operation Section
Engine Stopping
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