Clean Heat Sink Fins
Keep heat sink fins clean at all times. Clean them
using a dry cloth or compressed air.
Note
Do not use conductive cleaning solvents on
the module.
Figure 31 MCM Heat Fins
Figure 32 TCM Fins
Engine Maintenance
The engine instructions that accompany your
unit detail specific procedures for maintenance of
the engine. Following the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations will extend engine work life.
Daily
• Cooling System Coolant Level — Check
• Engine Air Cleaner Service 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 Control Module, page 81
Contact an Authorized Perkins Dealer or Distributor
for replacement filter elements. Refer to Perkins
engine part number GN66141N for compatible parts.
Air Compressor Oil Level
• Daily check air compressor oil level through sight
glass.
• Change oil every after 2000 hours and 6000 hours
of run time.
Air Dryer Water Separator
• Clean ambient air filter monthly or more often if air flow across the condenser is blocked.
• Clean inlet strainer monthly or more often if rapid clogging occurs.
• Replace separator/filter element yearly or more often if pressure drop across the dryer is excessive.
• Check automatic condensate drain daily.
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