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Foreword
Foreword
Literature Information
Th
is
manual contains safety, operation instructions,
lubrication and maintenance information.
Th
is
manual should
be
stored
in
or near the engine area
in
a literature holder or literature storage area. Read,
study and keep
it
with the literature and engine
information.
English is the primary language for all Perkins
publications. The Engl
is
h used facilitates translation
and consistency.
Some photographs or illustrations
in
this manual
show details or attachments that may
be
different
from your engine. Guards and covers may have
been removed for illustrative purposes. Continuing
improvement and advancement of product design
may
ha
ve caused changes
to
your engine which are
not included in this manual. Whenever a question
arises regarding your engine, or this manual, please
consult with your Perkins dealer or your Perkins
distributor for the latest available information.
Safety
This safety section lists basic safety precautions.
In
addition, this section identifies hazardous,
warning situations. Read and understand the basic
precautions listed
in
the safety section before
operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and
repair
on
this product.
Operation
Operating techniques outlined
in
this manual are
basic. They assist with developing
th
e skills and
techniques required
to
operate the engine more
efficiently and economically. Skill and techniques
develop
as
the operator gains knowledge of the
engine and its capabilities.
The operation section is a reference for operators.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator
through procedures
of
inspecting, starting, operating
and stopping the engine. This section also includes a
discussion of electronic diagnostic information.
Maintenance
The maintenance section
is
a guide
to
engine care.
The illustrated, step-by-step instructions are grouped
by service hours andlor calendar time maintenance
intervals. Items
in
the maintenance schedule are
referenced to detailed instructions that follow.
SEBU7833-01
Recommended service should
be
performed at the
appropriate intervals as indicated
in
the Maintenance
Interval Schedule. The actual operating environment
of the engine also governs the Maintenance Interval
Schedule. Therefore, under extremely seve
re
,
dusty, wet or freezing cold operating conditions,
more frequent lubrication and maintenance than
is
specified in the Maintenance Interval Schedule may
be
necessary.
The maintenance schedule items are organized for
a preventive maintenance management program. If
the preventive
ma
intenance program
is
followed, a
periodic tune-up
is
not required. The implementation
of a preventive maintenance management program
should minimize operating costs through cost
avoidances resulting from reductions
in
unscheduled
downtime and failures.
Maintenance Intervals
Perform maintenance on items at multiples of
the original requirement.
We
recommend that the
maintenance schedules
be
reproduced and displayed
near the engine as a convenient reminder. We also
recommend that a maintenance record
be
maintained
as part of the engine's permanent record.
Your authorized Perkins dealer or your Perkins
distributor
can
assist
yo
u in adjusting your
maintenance schedule
to
meet the needs of your
operating environment.
Overhaul
Major engine overhaul details are not covered
in
the Operation and Maintenance Manual except
for the interval and the maintenance items
in
that
interval. Major repairs should only
be
carried out by
Perkins authorized personnel. Your Perkins dealer
or your Perkins distributor offers a variety of options
regarding overhaul programs. If
you
experience
a major engine failure, there are also numerous
after failure overhaul options available. Consult with
your Perkins dealer or your Perkins distributor for
information regarding these options.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known
to
the
State of California
to
cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Battery
posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds. Wash
hands
after
handling
.