Service Schedule (Stand-By Duty Engines); Light Load And Stand-By Generating Sets - Perkins 4012 Manual

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Service schedule (stand-by duty engines)

The procedures indicated in the service schedule require reference to the following publications:
User's Handbook - TSL 4186E (UH)
Workshop Manual - TSL 4165E (WM)
This maintenance procedure is for engines used less than 400 hours in every 12 months.
A - Monthly
B - 3 Months
C - Every 500 hours or 6 months
D - Every 1000 hours or 12 months
A B C D
Note: All bolts, hose clips, terminal connections, pipes and joints must be checked for tightness and leaks
every 3 months.

Light load and stand-by generating sets

Engines operating on a load of less than 25-30% of rated output should be run on no load for 10 minutes
weekly and once a year using a variable 'dummy load', building up gradually from zero to maximum over a four
hour run, to burn off accumulations of carbon in the engine and exhaust system.
Warning! Failure to follow the instructions above can result in engine damage, and will invalidate the engines
warranty.
User's Handbook, TSL 4186E, Issue 2
Check the amount of coolant
Check the lubricating oil level
Check the restriction indicators for the air filters, and when necessary renew the
filter elements
Start and run the engine on load until normal temperature of operation is reached
Drain any water/sediment from the primary fuel filter
Check the condition and the tension of all drive belts
Check the specific gravity and the pH value of the coolant
Renew the lubricating oil and filter
Check radiator air restriction (visual)
Clean centrifugal oil filter
Renew the canister of the main fuel filter
Ensure that the fuel injectors are checked and corrected or renewed, if necessary
Equalise bridge pieces and check valve clearances
Clean and set magnetic pickup in flywheel housing
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