Before Starting Engine - Perkins XGA 1600 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Safety Section

Before Starting Engine

Illustration 12
(1) High-pressure oil line
The high-pressure oil line is the line that is between
the high-pressure oil pump and the high-pressure oil
manifold within the cylinder head. This high-pressure
line is different from fuel lines on other fuel systems.
These differences are because of the following items:
•
The high-pressure oil line is constantly charged
with high pressure.
•
The internal pressure of the high-pressure oil line
is higher than other types of fuel systems.
Do not step on the high-pressure oil line. Do not
deflect the high-pressure oil line. Do not bend or
strike the high-pressure oil line. Deformation or
damage of the high-pressure oil line may cause a
point of weakness and potential failure.
Do not check the high-pressure oil line with the
engine or the starting motor in operation. After the
engine has stopped, wait 10 minutes in order to allow
the pressure to be purged from the high-pressure oil
line, before any service or repair is performed.
Visually inspect the high-pressure oil line before the
engine is started. This inspection should be each day.
If you inspect the engine in operation, always use
the proper inspection procedure in order to avoid
a fluid penetration hazard. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "General hazard Information".
•
Inspect the high-pressure oil line for damage,
deformation, a nick, a cut, a crease, or a dent.
(2) High-pressure oil pump
•
Do not operate the engine with a leak. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "High-Pressure Oil
Line- Remove and Install".
•
If the high-pressure oil line is torqued correctly,
and the high-pressure oil line is leaking the
high-pressure oil line must be replaced.
•
Do not attach any other item to the high-pressure
oil line.
Before Starting Engine
Before the initial start-up of an engine that is new,
serviced or repaired, make provision to shut the
engine off, in order to stop an overspeed. This may
be accomplished by shutting off the air and/or fuel
supply to the engine.
Overspeed shutdown should occur automatically for
engines that are controlled electronically. If automatic
shutdown does not occur, press the emergency stop
button in order to cut the fuel and/or air to the engine.
Inspect the engine for potential hazards.
Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on,
underneath, or close to the engine. Ensure that the
area is free of personnel.
If equipped, ensure that the lighting system for the
engine is suitable for the conditions. Ensure that all
lights work correctly, if equipped.
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