Replace the Oil Filter
NOTICE
Perkins oil filters are built to Perkins specifications.
Use of an oil filter not recommended by Perkins
could result in severe engine damage to the engine
bearings, crankshaft, etc., as a result of the larger
waste particles from unfiltered oil entering the engine
lubricating system. Only use oil filters recommended
by Perkins .
1.
Remove the oil filter with a suitable tool.
Note:
The following actions can be carried out as part
of the preventive maintenance program.
2.
Cut the oil filter open with a suitable tool. Break
apart the pleats and inspect the oil filter for metal
debris. An excessive amount of metal debris in the
oil filter may indicate early wear or a pending
failure.
Use a magnet to differentiate between the ferrous
metals and the nonferrous metals that are found in
the oil filter element. Ferrous metals may indicate
wear on the steel and cast iron parts of the engine.
Nonferrous metals may indicate wear on the
aluminum parts, brass parts, or bronze parts of the
engine. Parts that may be affected include the
following items: main bearings, rod bearings,
turbocharger bearings and cylinder heads.
Due to normal wear and friction, it is not
uncommon to find small amounts of debris in the
oil filter. Consult your Perkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor in order to arrange for a further
analysis if an excessive amount of debris is found
in the oil filter.
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(1) Oil cooler
(2) Adapter
(3) Oil filter
Note:
The oil cooler (1) and the adapter (2) are
installed on engines that have a turbocharger.
3.
Clean the sealing surface of the cylinder block or
the oil cooler (1).
4.
Apply clean engine oil to the new oil filter seal (3).
NOTICE
Do not fill the oil filters with oil before installing them.
This oil would not be filtered and could be contami-
nated. Contaminated oil can cause accelerated wear
to engine components.
5.
Install the oil filter. Tighten the oil filter by hand. Do
not overtighten the oil filter.
Fill the Engine Crankcase
1.
Remove the oil filler cap. Refer to the Operation
and Maintenance Manual for more information on
lubricant specifications. Fill the crankcase with the
correct amount of oil. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual for more information on refill
capacities.
NOTICE
If equipped with an auxiliary oil filter system or a re-
mote oil filter system, follow the OEM or filter manu-
facturer's recommendations. Under filling or overfilling
the crankcase with oil can cause engine damage.
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Maintenance Recommendations
Engine Oil and Filter - Change