Operating Instructions; Preparation For Initial Start; Batteries - Perkins 4006 User Handbook Manual

PREPARATION FOR INITIAL START

BATTERIES (PERKINS BATTERIES ARE
SUPPLIED DRY CHARGED.
INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING
WHEN CHECKING ELECTROLYTE
LEVEL IN THE BATTERY.
INFLAMMABLE GAS IS GIVEN OFF BY
THE BATTERY. DO NOT CHECK WITH A
NAKED FLAME.
Check the level of electrolyte in each of the
battery cells; it should be 8-16 mm above the
plates. Using a hydrometer, check that the
batteries are fully charged. A fully charged
battery will have a specific gravity of 1.27 to
1.285, assuming the air temperature is
below 32°C. For higher temperatures the
specific gravity will be 1.24 to 1.255. When
topping up the batteries always use pure
distilled water and always replace the plugs
after filling.
WARNING
SYSTEM WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
THE POLARITY AND VOLTAGE.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
WHILST THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
NEVER FLASH CONNECTIONS TO
CHECK FOR CURRENT FLOW.
FILLING THE ENGINE WITH OIL
Remove the drain plug to ensure sump is
clean and empty, refit and tighten the plug.
Remove the oil filler plug situated on the left
hand side of the gearcase by rotating T-bar
anti-clockwise and pulling see Fig. 2. Fill the
sump to maximum mark on the dipstick see
Fig. 3 with the appropriate grade and quality
of oil specified, see Pages 15 - 16
replace the plug, rotating the T-bar to tighten
and seal it.
4006/8 Diesel, May 1998
SEE
TL4068)
HAND PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
NEVER CONNECT A
BATTERY INTO THE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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