Perkins 4.10SM User manual

handbook
. for marine diesel engines _

Every endeavour has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book
is correct at the date of publication, but due to continuous developments, Perkins
Engines Ltd., reserve the right to alter the contents without notice.
handbookfor
4.10SM
diesel engines
©
1979
U.S.A.
Perkins Engines, Inc.
P.O. Box 697
32500 Van
Born Road
Wayne, Michigan 48184
Phone: (313) 595·9600
Publication No. 201 SER 1079 1108
CANADA
Perkins Engines Canada Limited
425 Horner Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M8W 4W3
Phone: [phone]

PERKINS COMPANIES
AUSTRALIA
Perkins Engines Australia Pry. lid .
P.O . SO)( 156. Oandenong, Victoria 3175. Australia .
Telephone : [phone]. Telex; AA30816. Cables: 'Perkoii' Melbourne.
BRAZIL
Motorss Perkins S.A
Caixa
Postal 30.028, 01000 Sao Paulo , SP- B,az iL
Telephone: [phone]. Telex; 0114013 and 01142S4. Cables: 'Perkoir Sao Paulo
CANADA
P.RJn. ~In .. Can.d. Usltad
425 Horn., .... "' •.
Toronto. Ont.,10 M8W 4""'3
Phon,: ( 4161593 ·3934
FRANCE
Mateurs Perkins S.A.
9711 Ave. Michelet BP 69, 93403 Saint Quen Cede..:, France.
Telephone: 2S7
14 19 Telex: 642924F Cables: 'Perkail' Paris.
GERMANV
Perkins Motoren G.rn.b.H.
8752
Kleinostheim. Posriach 1180. Germany .
Telephone: [phone]. Telex: 4188869.
GREAT BRITAIN
Perkins Engines Limited
Peterborough, England, PE 1SNA.
Telephone: 67474. Telex: 32501. Cables: 'Perkoil' Peterborough_
ITALV
Motori Perkins S.p .A .
Via
Gorizia 11 , P.O. Box 12,22070 Portichel1o /Luisago (Como). Italy.
Telephone: [phone]. Telex: 38()658 . Cables: 'Perkoii' Camerlata.
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6th Floor , Reinanzaka Building , 14-2 Akasska . 1 chome, Minatu-Ku, Tokyo 107, Japan.
Telephone : 1031 58&-7ID. Telex: 24292 Tokyo.
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Telephone : Johannesburg 39 28 21. Telex: 8-0037SA . Cables: .Perkoi!,
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P.,k, ... ~ Inc.
P.O 80.697
32500 V.n Born Ro.d
W.\ln,. MIchl;,,"
48t84
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2600 Douglas Aoad, Suite 600. Coral Gables. Florida 33134, U.S.A .
Telephone : [phone]. Telex: 515680. Cables: 'Perklac'
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Hyundai Building, 178 Sejong · Ro , Jongro-Ku , Seoul , Korea
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Telephone : 406882 _ Telex: 21076.
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n addltlun to the above, Ihere are Perkins Distributo rs In the majority of cou nlries throughout Ihe world Fo( further detaIls . apply
a Perkill s f-n91nes Limited. Pelerb o rough . or 10 one !II rhe above c ompanies

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engine guarantee
The guarantee applies to new engines and spare parts only. It does not cover second
hand engines
or parts, spurious parts, accessories and proprietary fittings.
Perkins
do not accept guarantee claims direct from Boat Owners. If a claim under
guarantee becomes necessary, the Boat Owner should
contact the nearest Perkins
Marine Distributor, his approved Dealer
or the Company from whom he purchased his
craft .
The full terms
of Perkins guarantee are set out in the Engine Guarantee Certificate
which is issued with each engine and should be found with the ship's papers, having
been passed
by the Perkins Distributor to the Boatbuilder concerned.
It would assist if the Guarantee Certificate could be produced on any occasion that a
claim
is made.

examples of service facilities
Service Instruction
Perkins Engines, Inc.
P.O. Box 697
32500 Van Born Road
Wayne. Michigan
48184
Phone: [phone]
Service Publications
The following Service Literature may be purchased through
your local Perkins Distributor.
Workshop Manuals
Fault Finding Guide
Crankshaft Regrinding
Installation and Maintenance Guide for Static Standby Engines
etc.
USE ONLY
GENUINE
PERKI,NS PARTS
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On Board Tools
Engine Photographs
Engine Identification
Data
Opening Instructions
Instruments ...
Preventive Maintenance
Post Delivery Checkover
Preservation
of Laid Up Engine
Frost Precautions
Fuel System .
Cooling System
Lubricating System
Checking Valve Clearances
Gearboxes
Electrics
Approved Lubricating Oils
Fault Finding.. .
Emergency Measures
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This handbook has been issued to guide operators in the correct use and mainten-
ance
of Perkins Marine Diesel engines. Providing an engine is correctly installed,
correct maintenance and certain precautions are observed, then
no operating diffi-
culties or failures should
be experienced. All matters relating to marine propulsion are
covered, also fault diagnosis and remedy, and minor repairs which the average
marine operator can undertake, whilst his
craft is afloat.

ON BOARD TOOLS
An "on board" tool kit for engine work is available but the following tools and general
spares are suggested to supplement the kit: -
Hose clips, assorted.
Hose, assorted (convoluted type useful).
Fresh water
pump driving belt.
Sea water pump impeller.
Wire (20 SWG).
Insulating tape.
Jointing compound.
Magnet (keep away from compass).
Mechanical fingers.
Self-gripping wrench.
Asbestos lagging.
Low pressure fuel pipe olives.
Small hacksaw
with spare blade.
Assorted files.
For some engines an on board spares kit can be purchased from
your Perkins Marine
Distributor.
Perkins Engines are built to individual requirements
to suit the applications for which
they are intended and the following engine views do not necessarily typify any
particular specification.
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6 5 4 3
"NEW" 4. 108M ENGINE
1. Oil Filler
2. Generator (Alternator)
3. Relay (C.A.V.)
4. Lubricating Oil Sump Drain Pump
5. Fuel Oil Lift Pump
6. Fuel Oil Filter
7. Ahead and Astern Engagement Lever
8. Gearbox Output Flange
9. Gearbox (Hurth Mechanical)
10. Gearbox Filler Plug and Dipstick
11. Exhaust Outlet
12. Seawater Cooled Exhaust Outlet Pipe
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"NEW" 4.1DBM ENGINE
13. Fresh Water Filler Cap
14. Heat Exchanger, Fresh Water Header Tank and Exhaust Manifold (Fresh Water
Cooled)
15. Lubricating Sump Oil Level Dipstick
16. Seawater Pipe from Heat Exchanger Tube Stack to Exhaust Outlet Seawater
Ejection Point
17. Gearbox Oil Drain Plug
18 . Starter Motor
19. Lubricating Oil Filter Canister
20. Fuel Injection Pump
21. Seawater Pump Inlet (from
sea cock)
22. Seawater Pump
23. Fresh Water Pump
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LOWLINE 4.108M ENGINE
1. Fresh Water Header Tank
2. Fresh
Water Filler Cap
3. Fuel Injection Pump
4. Fuel Oil Leak-off Pipe
5. Atomiser (injector)
6. Sea Water Pipe from Heat Exchanger to Manifold
7. Engine Lubricating Oil Dipstick
8. Exhaust Manifold
9. Engine Lubricating Oil Cooler
10. Gearbox Lubricating Oil Filter
11. Reduction Gearbox Lubricating Oil Filler
12. Starter
Motor
13. Engine Lubricating Oil Sump
14 . Sea Water Pipe from Sea Water Pump to Lubricating Oil Cooler
15. Engine Lubricating Oil Filter
16.
Sea Water Pump Inlet (from Sea Water Cock)
17. Sea
Water Pump
18. Fresh
Water Pump
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