Perkins 2806A-E18TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 96

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Maintenance Section
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Do not drain the engine lubricating oil when the
engine is cold. As the engine lubricating oil cools,
suspended waste particles settle on the bottom of the
oil pan. The waste particles are not removed with
draining cold oil. Drain the oil pan with the engine
stopped. Drain the oil pan with the oil warm. This
draining method allows the waste particles that are
suspended in the oil to be drained properly.
Failure to follow this recommended procedure will
cause the waste particles to be recirculated through
the engine lubrication system with the new oil.
Drain the Engine Lubricating Oil
Note: Ensure that the vessel that will be used is large
enough to collect the waste oil.
After the engine has been run at the normal
operating temperature, stop the engine. Use one of
the following methods to drain the engine oil pan:
• If the engine is equipped with a drain valve, turn
the drain valve knob counterclockwise to drain the
oil. After the oil has drained, turn the drain valve
knob clockwise to close the drain valve.
• If the engine is not equipped with a drain valve,
remove the oil drain plug to allow the oil to drain.
After the oil has drained, the oil drain plug should be
cleaned. If necessary, replace the O ring seal and
install the plug. Tighten the drain plug to 70 N·m
(51 lb ft).
NOTICE
Perkins oil filters are manufactured to Perkins specifi-
cations. Use of oil filters that are not recommended
by Perkins could result in severe damage to the en-
gine bearings, and crankshaft. Only use oil filters rec-
ommended by Perkins. Replace both oil filters during
this procedure.
2806A and 2806C Replace the Oil Filter
Illustration 60
Typical example
1. Ensure that the oil filter assembly is clean and free
from dirt before replacing the oil filter element.
2. Place a container below the engine oil filter
assembly. Remove drain plug (5) and allow the oil
to drain. Check the condition of the O ring seal on
the drain plug (5) and replace, if necessary. Install
drain plug (5). Tighten drain plug (5) to a torque of
30 N·m (265 lb in). Remove container and depose
of the waste oil in accordance with local
regulations.
3. Remove oil filter housing (4) from filter base (1).
Remove filter element (2) from oil filter housing (4).
Discard the old element.
4. Remove O ring seal (3) from oil filter housing (4)
and discard old O ring seal.
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