7.
Gradually remove all the engine load over a 60
second time period.
8.
Operate the engine off load for a time period of 4
minutes to reduce the operating temperature of
the engine.
9.
Stop the engine. Inspect the engine for leaks from
the fuel, coolant, and lubricating oil systems.
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Cold Weather Starting
Do not use aerosol types of starting aids such as
ether. Such use could result in an explosion and
personal injury.
Note:
Perkins does not recommend that the engine
is installed in an application where the ambient
temperature is below 0° C (32° F), unless the
engines are installed in a heated environment.
Follow the recommendations that are detailed below
will improve cold starting and reduce white smoke
emissions.
Startability will be improved at temperatures below
10 °C (50 °F) from the use of a jacket water heater.
The use of space heaters.
No load operation and or multiple start/stop events in
colder ambient conditions can cause the emission of
white smoke from the exhaust. The emission of white
smoke from the exhaust is a result of partly unburnt
fuel due to the low cylinder temperatures. No load
operation should be avoided and multiple start/stop
events kept to a minimum.
Air filters to pull in air from inside the canopy or
enclosure, not outside the canopy or enclosure.
Fully charged batteries of the correct capacity.
Electrical cables that meet the recommended
specification.
Contact your Perkins distributor or Perkins dealer for
more information.
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