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Maintenance Section
Alternator - Inspect
After cleaning, start the engine and accelerate the
engine to high idle rpm. This will help in the removal
of debris and drying of the core. Stop the engine.
Use a light bulb behind the core in order to inspect
the core for cleanliness. Repeat the cleaning, if
necessary.
Inspect the fins for damage. Bent fins may be opened
with a “comb”.
Note:
If parts of the aftercooler system are repaired
or replaced, a leak test is highly recommended.
Inspect these items for good condition: Welds,
mounting brackets, air lines, connections, clamps,
and seals. Make repairs, if necessary.
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Alternator - Inspect
Perkins recommends a scheduled inspection of
the alternator. Inspect the alternator for loose
connections and correct battery charging. Inspect the
ammeter (if equipped) during engine operation in
order to ensure correct battery performance and/or
correct performance of the electrical system. Make
repairs, as required.
Check the alternator and the battery charger for
correct operation. If the batteries are correctly
charged, the ammeter reading should be very near
zero. All batteries should be kept charged. The
batteries should be kept warm because temperature
affects the cranking power. If the battery is too cold,
the battery will not crank the engine. When the
engine is not run for long periods of time or if the
engine is run for short periods, the batteries may not
fully charge. A battery with a low charge will freeze
more easily than a battery with a full charge.
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Alternator Belt -
Inspect/Adjust/Replace
(Poly V-Belt)
Inspection
To maximize the engine performance, inspect the belt
(1) for wear and for cracking. Replace the belt if the
belt is worn or damaged.
•
If the belt (1) has more than four cracks per
25.4000 mm (1 inch) the belt must be replaced.
•
Check the belt of cracks, splits, glazing, grease,
and splitting.
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Illustration 19
Typical example
Adjustment
This type of belt has an automatic belt tensioner.
Replace
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly manual,
“Alternator Belt - Remove and Install”.
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Battery - Replace
Batteries give off combustible gases which can
explode. A spark can cause the combustible gas-
es to ignite. This can result in severe personal in-
jury or death.
Ensure proper ventilation for batteries that are in
an enclosure. Follow the proper procedures in or-
der to help prevent electrical arcs and/or sparks
near batteries. Do not smoke when batteries are
serviced.
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