Perkins 4006 User Handbook Manual page 3

The purpose of this Manual is to enable the operator to carry out routine servicing of the engine.
Before undertaking any work on the engine the appropriate section in the
fully and completely understood prior to starting work.
The information contained within the manual is based on such information as was available at the time of going
to print. In line with Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited policy of continual development and improvement that
information may change at any time without notice. The engine user should therefore ensure that he has the
latest information before starting work.
The instructions contained in this manual will, provided that they are correctly carried out, ensure the safe
operation of the equipment.
Users are respectfully advised that it is their responsibility to employ competent persons to operate, maintain
and service the equipment in the interest of safety.
Certain overhaul operations are impracticable without the use of special tools, and those operators who are
not equipped to undertake major repairs are urged to consult their Perkins distributor.
When not working on the engine, ensure that all covers, blank flanges, doors, etc., are refitted to openings to
prevent the ingress of dirt, etc.
Please quote the engine type and serial number with all your enquiries. This will help us to help you. The type
and serial number are on a plate fitted to the crankcase.
If any doubt exists regarding the installation, use or application of the engine, the Installation Manual should
be consulted for further advice contact Applications Department at Perkins Engines (Stafford) Ltd.
Oil change intervals may be changed according to operating experience by agreement with Perkins Engines
(Stafford) Limited and subject to oil analysis being carried out at regular intervals.
Please note that this 4000 Series manual also covers SE engines dispatched from the factory from 1 March
1996. A table of equivalent engine designations is given
PERKINS COMPANIES
Perkins Group of Companies
Perkins Engines (Peterborough) Ltd.
Frank Perkins Way, Eastfield,
Peterborough, PE1 5NA, England.
Tel.: (01733) 67474
Telex: 32501 PERKEN G
Fax: (01733) 583000
Perkins Engines (Shrewsbury) Ltd.
Lancaster Road, Shrewsbury,
SY1 3NX, England.
Tel.: (01743) 212000
Telex: 35171/2 PESL G
Fax: (01743) 212700
Perkins Engines (Stafford) Ltd.
Tixall Road, Stafford, ST16 3UB, England.
Tel.: (01785) 223141
Telex: 36156 PERKEN G
Fax: (01785) 215110
Perkins Powerpart Distribution Centre
Frank Perkins Way,
Northbank Industrial Park, Irlam,
Manchester, M44 5PP, England.
Tel.: (0161) 776 5000
Specifications Help Desk
Tel.: (0161) 776 5151
Fax: (0161) 776 5200
Specifications Help Desk
Tel.: (0161) 776 5100
Telex: 32501 PERKEN G
In addition to the above companies, there are Perkins Distributors in most countries. Perkins Engies (Peterborough) Limited or
one of the above companies can provide distributor handbooks Publication No. 1407/4/97
Publication TSL4184
Published by the Technical Publications Department, Stafford.
© 1998 Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited.
4006/8 Diesel, May 1998
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Perkins International - North America
12025 Tech Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan 48150,
U.S.A.
Tel.: 313 266 5427
Fax: 313 266 2700
Perkins Engines Latin America Inc
999 Ponce de Leon Boulevard,
Suite 710, Coral Gables,
Florida 33134, U.S.A.
Tel.: (305) 442 7413
Telex: 32501 PERKEN G
Fax: (305) 442 7419
Perkins Engines Australia Pty Ltd
Suite 2, 364 Main Street, Mornington
3931, Victoria, Australie.
Tel.: (059) 75 1877
Telex: 30816
Fax: (059) 75 1305
Motori Perkins SpA
Via Socrate. 8,22070 Casnate
Con Bernate (Como), Italie.
Tel.: 031 56 46 25 / 031 56 46 33
Telex: 380658 PERKIT I
Fax: 031 24 90 92 / 031 56 41 45
Perkins Motoren GmbH
D-63801 Kleinostheim,
Saalackerstrasse 4, Allemagne.
Tel.: (49) (6027) 5010
Fax: (49) (6027) 501130
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Moteurs Perkins SA
Parc de Reflets - Paris Nord II,
165 Avenue du Bois de la Pie, BP 40064,
95913 Roissy CDG Cedex, France
Tel.: 00 33 149 90 71 72
Fax: 00 33 149 90 71 90
Perkins Engines (Far East) Pte Ltd.
39 Tuas Avenue 13,
Singapour 638999.
Tel.: (65) 861 1318
Fax: (65) 861 6252
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