Lines, Tubes And Hoses; Crushing Prevention And Cutting Prevention; Mounting And Dismounting; Before Starting Engine - Perkins 1103 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Lines, Tubes and Hoses
Do not bend high pressure lines. Do not strike high
pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are bent
or damaged.
Repair any lines that are loose or damaged. Leaks
can cause fires . Consu lt your Perkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor for repair or for replacement parts.
Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use
your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or
cardboard to check for leaks. Tighten all connections
to the recommended torque.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions
are present:
• End fittings are damaged or leaking.
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
Wires are exposed .
• Outer coverings are ballooning .
• Flexible part of the hoses are kinked .
• Outer covers have embedded armoring .
• End fittings are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installed correctly. During engine operation , this
will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other
parts, and excessive heat.
Crushing Prevention and
Cutting Prevention
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Support the component correctly when work beneath
the component is performed .
Unless other maintenance instructions are provided ,
never attempt adjustments while the engine is
running .
Stay clear of all rotating parts and of all moving
parts. Leave the guards in place until maintenance
is performed . After the maintenance is performed ,
reinstall the guards.
Keep objects away from moving fan blades. The fan
blades will throw objects or cut objects.
When objects are struck, wear protective glasses in
order to avoid injury to the eyes.
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Safety Section
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Chips or other debris may fly off objects when objects
are struck. Before objects are struck, ensure that no
one will be injured by flying debris.
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Mounting and Dismounting
Inspect the steps, the hand holds, and the work area
before mounting the engine. Keep these items clean
and keep these items in good repair.
Mount the engine and dismount the engine only at
locations that have steps and/or handholds. Do not
climb on the engine, and do not jump off the engine.
Face the engine in order to mount the engine or
dismount the engine. Maintain a three-point contact
with the steps and handholds . Use two feet and one
hand or use one foot and two hands . Do not use any
controls as handholds.
Do not stand on components which cannot support
your weight. Use an adequate ladder or use a work
platform . Secure the climbing equipment so that the
equipment will not move .
Do not carry tools or supplies when you mount the
engine or when you dismount the engine. Use a hand
line to raise and lower tools or supplies.
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Before Starting Engine
NOTICE
For initial start-up of a new or rebuilt engine , and for
start-up of an engine that has been serviced , make
provision to shut the engine off should an overs peed
occur. This may be accomplished by shutting off the
air and/or fuel supply to the engine .
Overspeed shutdown should occur automatically.
If automatic shutdown does not occur, press the
emergency stop button in order to cut the fuel and/or
air to the engine .
I nspect 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.