Engine Preservation - Perkins WK 1300 Series EDi User Handbook Manual

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1300 Series EDi Models WK to WS

Engine preservation

Introduction
The recommendations indicated below are designed to prevent damage to the engine when it is withdrawn
from service for a prolonged period. Use these procedures after the engine is withdrawn from service.
Procedure
Caution: The procedure for this engine is different to the procedure for other Perkins engines, because of the
design of the fuel injection units.
1 Completely clean the outside of the engine.
2 Operate the engine until it is warm. Stop the engine and drain the lubricating oil from the sump. Ensure that
the oil gallery of the high-pressure lubrication system is drained.
Caution: If the gallery is not drained, the engine cylinders will be filled with engine lubricating oil when the fuel
injector units are removed.
3 Drain the fuel supply gallery, fitted to the cylinder head.
Caution: If the gallery is not drained, the engine cylinders will be filled with fuel when the fuel injector units are
removed.
4 Renew the canister of the lubricating oil filter, see "How to renew the canister of the lubricating oil filter" on
page 26.
5 Fill the sump to the full mark on the dipstick with new and clean lubricating oil. Use a correct preservative
fluid instead of the lubricating oil. If a preservative fluid is used, this must be drained and the lubricating oil
sump must be filled to the correct level with normal lubricating oil at the end of the storage period.
6 Drain the coolant circuit, see "How to drain the cooling system" on page 19. In order to protect the cooling
system against corrosion, fill it with an approved antifreeze mixture because this gives protection against
corrosion.
Caution: If protection against frost is not necessary and a corrosion inhibitor is to be used, it is recommended
that you consult the Technical Service Department, Perkins Engines Company Limited, Peterborough.
7 Connect the battery, eliminate air from the fuel system. Operate the engine for a short period in order to
circulate the lubricating oil and the coolant in the engine. Then correct leakages of fuel, lubricating oil or air.
8 Disconnect the battery. Then put the battery into safe storage in a fully charged condition. Before the battery
is put into storage, protect its terminals against corrosion.
9 Remove the air filter. Then, if necessary, remove the pipe(s) installed between the air filter and the
turbocharger. Seal the air inlet to the turbocharger with waterproof tape.
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