Any engine mount that shows deterioration should be
replaced. Refer to the OEM information for the
recommended torques.
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Engine Oil Level - Check
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
Illustration 48
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“
L
”
Low
“
H
”
High
NOTICE
Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped.
Note:
Ensure that the engine is either level or that the
engine is in the normal operating position in order to
obtain a true level indication.
Note:
After the engine has been switched OFF, wait
for 10 minutes in order to allow the engine oil to drain
to the oil pan before checking the oil level.
1.
Maintain the oil level between the mark (L) and the
mark (H) on the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill the
crankcase above the
“
H
”
.
NOTICE
Operating your engine when the oil level is above the
“
H
”
mark could cause your crankshaft to dip into the
oil. The air bubbles created from the crankshaft dip-
ping into the oil reduces the oils lubricating character-
istics and could result in the loss of power.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap and add oil, if necessary.
Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil filler cap.
If an increase in the oil level is noticed, refer to
Troubleshooting, “Oil Contains Fuel”.
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Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
The condition of the engine lubricating oil may be
checked at regular intervals as part of a preventive
maintenance program. Perkins include an oil
sampling valve as an option. The oil sampling valve
(if equipped) is included in order to regularly sample
the engine lubricating oil. The oil sampling valve is
positioned on the oil filter head or the oil sampling
valve is positioned on the cylinder block.
Perkins recommends using a sampling valve in order
to obtain oil samples. The quality and the consistency
of the samples are better when a sampling valve is
used. The location of the sampling valve allows oil
that is flowing under pressure to be obtained during
normal engine operation.
Obtain the Sample and the Analysis
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
In order to help obtain the most accurate analysis,
record the following information before an oil sample
is taken:
• The date of the sample
• Engine model
• Engine number
• Service hours on the engine
• The number of hours that have accumulated since
the last oil change
• The amount of oil that has been added since the
last oil change
Ensure that the container for the sample is clean and
dry. Also ensure that the container for the sample is
clearly labelled.
To ensure that the sample is representative of the oil
in the crankcase, obtain a warm, well mixed oil
sample.
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Maintenance Recommendations
Engine Oil Level - Check
