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LPW / LPWS / LPWX ENGINE OPERATORS' HANDBOOK
1. INTRODUCTION
This handbook explains the operation and routine maintenance of Lister Petter
water cooled diesel engines in the Alpha (LPW,LPWS and LPWX) series.
Please note that If your engine is part of a generating set, there is a separate
operators' handbook for the genset, to explain such features as the control
module.
1.1 USING THIS HANDBOOK
Operating or servicing a diesel engine is potentially dangerous. You must not
attempt it unless you have the necessary knowledge and experience.
Read each section thoroughly and carefully, taking note of all the information and
instructions given. This is for your safety and to ensure the correct maintenance
of your engine. For specific aspects of operation and maintenance, use the table
of contents (page 3, 4 and 5) to find the section you need. Where instructions
are numbered in sequence, they must be followed in that order. This applies in
particular to maintenance and repair procedures (sections 6 and 7).
In cases of difficulty, or to obtain spare parts, please consult your local Lister
Petter distributor or dealer.
1.2 ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
To identify which model of Lister Petter LPWX/LPW(S) diesel engine you are
using refer to the engine serial number, which is stamped on a plate attached
to the engine. It identifies the type and build of the engine (see table below) to
enable the correct maintenance procedures to be carried out. Here is a sample
serial number:
06 001234 LPWS3 A 402
06.....................................Year code (06 = 2006)
001234.............................Unique engine number
LPWS3.............................Engine model
A. ....................................Anti clockwise rotation
402...................................Build number
The illustrations on page 6 show features of the different engine models. When
following the instructions in this handbook you will need to be familiar with the
parts labelled.
