Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
The engine instructions that accompany your
unit detail specific procedures for maintenanceof
the engine. Following the engine manufacturer’s
recommendationswill extend engine work life.
Daily
• Cooling System Coolant Level— Check
• Engine Air CleanerService Indicator — Inspect
• Engine Oil Level — Check
Every 500 Service Hours or 1 Year
• Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element)—
Clean/Replace
• Engine Oil and Filter— Change
• Fuel System Filter — Replace
• Battery Voltage — Check. See
Appendix A: Engine ControlModule, page 93.
Contact an Authorized Perkins Dealer orDistributor
for replacement filter elements. Refer to Perkins
engine part numberGN66141N for compatible parts.
Fuel Tank
Fuel quality is criticalto the performance and to the
service life of the engine. Water in the fuel tank
can cause excessive wear to the fuel system. See
the supplied Perkins engine manualfor fuel tank
maintenance recommendations.
Flush Inlet Strainer Screen
The inlet strainersfilter out particles that can plug the
pump inletcheck valves. Inspectthe screens daily as
part of the startuproutine, and clean as required.
Isocyanate can crystallize from moisture
contaminationor from freezing. Ifthe chemicals used
are clean and properstorage, transfer, and operating
procedures are followed, there should be minimal
contamination of the A-side screen.
Note
Clean the A-side screen only during
daily startup. This minimizes moisture
contamination by immediately flushing
out any isocyanate residue at the start of
dispensing operations.
1. Closethe fluid inlet valve at the pump inlet and
shutoff the appropriate feed pump. Thisprevents
material from being pumpedwhile cleaning the
screen.
2. Placea containerunder the strainer base to catch
drain off when removing the strainerplug (C).
3. Removethe screen (A) from the strainer
manifold. Thorou ghly flush the screen with
compatible solvent andshake it dry. Inspect the
screen. No more than 25% of the mesh should
be restricted. If more than 25% of the mesh is
blocked, replace the screen. Inspect the gasket
(B) and replace as required.
4. Ensurethepipeplug(D)isscrewedintothe
strainer plug (C). Install the strainer plug with the
screen (A) and gasket (B) in place and tighten.
Do notovertighten. Letthe gasket make the seal.
5. Openthe fluid inlet valve, ensure that there are
noleaks, and wipe the equipment clean. Proceed
with operation.
A
B
C
D
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