Maintenance Schedule And Checklists; Daily Inspection/Lubricating Oil Level; Coolant Level; Air Filter Maintenance - Perkins 400 Series User Handbook Manual

Towards the rear of this section are two
check sheets, one for continuous duty sets
and one for standby duty sets, which are to
be used as a guide for operators and
maintenance personnel.
schedule details some of the maintenance to
be carried out as in the maintenance check
lists. However, not all are detailed. In these
cases please refer to the
Manual. The Schedule within this section
will be perfectly suitable for an engine
working under average conditions. If your
engine is working under particularly arduous,
dirty or dusty conditions, it will be necessary
to undertake more frequent servicing,
particularly in respect of the lubricating oil,
fuel systems and air cleaners. Correct and
regular maintenance will help prolong the life
of your engine.
WARNING
ENGINE CANNOT BE STARTED
BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY
MAINTENANCE, PARTICULARLY IN THE
CASE OF AUTOMATICALLY STARTING
GENERATING SETS.
The periods referred to throughout this
maintenance section are true engine running
hours as indicated on the hour recorder fitted
in the instrument panel.
DAILY INSPECTION
LUBRICATING OIL LEVEL
With the engine stopped for at least 5
minutes withdraw the dipstick, wipe clean
and re-insert into the sump. After waiting 5 -
10 seconds for the oil level to stabilise,
withdraw and check the oil level in relation to
the two marks on the dipstick. If the level is
below the top mark, remove the oil filler cap
and add the correct grade of oil to bring the
level up to the top mark. Always replace the
filler cap immediately replenishment is
completed.
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The following
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & CHECKLISTS
Fig. 26.1

COOLANT LEVEL

WARNING
PRESSURISED - DO NOT REMOVE THE
FILLER CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT.
HAND PROTECTION MUST BE WORN.
With the engine stopped, remove radiator
cap; the coolant should be 25 mm (1") below
the top of the filler neck. If the level is low top
up with a solution of water and inhibitor or
water and anti-freeze similar to that already
in the engine. Refer to
LEAKS
Visually check the engine for fuel, oil, coolant
and exhaust
necessary.

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

(See Section A4 Maintenance Manual)
The middle section of the restriction indicator
'A' will remain clear while the air cleaner is in
a serviceable condition.
reaches its contamination limit the restriction
indicator will sense the change in manifold
pressure and middle section 'A' will change
to red. At this point the air filter must be
changed. When the air filters have been
changed reset the indicator by pressing
button 'B'. (See Fig. 26.1). Check this signal
daily.
A
THE COOLING
SYSTEM IS
page 21.
leaks, repairing
When the filter
B
where
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