Pressurized Air And Water - Perkins XGA 1600 Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

8
Safety Section
General Hazard Information
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Disconnect the batteries when maintenance
is performed or when the electrical system is
serviced. Disconnect the battery ground leads.
Tape the leads in order to help prevent sparks.
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Disconnect the connector for the unit injector that
is located on the valve cover base. This will help
prevent personal injury from the high voltage to the
unit injectors. Do not come in contact with the unit
injector terminals while the engine is operating.
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Do not attempt any repairs or any adjustments to
the engine while the engine is operating.
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Do not attempt any repairs that are not understood.
Use the proper tools. Replace any equipment that
is damaged or repair the equipment.
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For initial start-up of a new engine or for starting an
engine that has been serviced, make provisions to
stop the engine if an overspeed occurs. This may
be accomplished by shutting off the fuel supply
and/or the air supply to the engine.
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Start the engine from the operators station (cab).
Never short across the starting motor terminals or
the batteries. This could bypass the engine neutral
start system and/or the electrical system could be
damaged.
Engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which may be harmful to your health. Always start the
engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area. If the engine is in an enclosed area, vent the
engine exhaust to the outside.
Cautiously remove the following parts. To help
prevent spraying or splashing of pressurized fluids,
hold a rag over the part that is being removed.
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Filler caps
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Grease fittings
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Pressure taps
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Breathers
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Drain plugs
Use caution when cover plates are removed.
Gradually loosen, but do not remove the last two
bolts or nuts that are located at opposite ends of
the cover plate or the device. Before removing the
last two bolts or nuts, pry the cover loose in order to
relieve any spring pressure or other pressure.
Illustration 5
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Wear a hard hat, protective glasses, and other
protective equipment, as required.
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When work is performed around an engine that is
operating, wear protective devices for ears in order
to help prevent damage to hearing.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can snag
on controls or on other parts of the engine.
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Ensure that all protective guards and all covers are
secured in place on the engine.
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Never put maintenance fluids into glass containers.
Glass containers can break.
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Use all cleaning solutions with care.
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Report all necessary repairs.
Unless other instructions are provided, perform
the maintenance under the following conditions:
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The engine is stopped. Ensure that the engine
cannot be started.
•
Disconnect the batteries when maintenance
is performed or when the electrical system is
serviced. Disconnect the battery ground leads.
Tape the leads in order to help prevent sparks.
•
Do not attempt any repairs that are not understood.
Use the proper tools. Replace any equipment that
is damaged or repair the equipment.

Pressurized Air and Water

Pressurized air and/or water can cause debris
and/or hot water to be blown out. This could result in
personal injury.
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