Perkins 4012TESI Series, User Handbook Manual, Page: 30 / 57

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
26 4012/16 Gas, February 1998
4. Stopping
4.1)
Remove load, run for 3 to 5
minutes to reduce combustion
system
temperatures and
localised boiling of coolant and
to prevent oil carburizing in the
turbocharger bearing housing.
4.2) Stop engine by de-energising
gas
solenoid valves and
governor. DO NOT press the
red stop button for normal
stopping procedure. If the
ignition is switched off the
system will be left full of gas, and
must be purged.
Excessive running of the engine at rated
speed no load results in a high depression in
the cylinders, leading to high oil consumption
and a build up of deposits on spark plugs,
valves and pistons.
DO NOT RUN THE
ENGINE
EXCESSIVELY AT RATED SPEED ON
NO LOAD. IF THE ENGINE IS NOT
BEING USED, SHUT IT DOWN.
WARNING