Thermo King 002008, Manual

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Specifications
Engine
Model TK 486
Number of Cylinders 4
Cylinder Arrangement In-line vertical, number 1 on flywheel end
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Direction of Rotation Counterclockwise viewed from flywheel end
Fuel Type No. 2 diesel fuel under normal conditions
No. 1 diesel fuel is acceptable cold weather fuel
Oil Capacity: Crankcase 13 qt. (12.3 liters) crankcase
Fill to full mark on dipstick
Oil Type API Classification CI-4 or better
(ACEA Rating E3 or better for Europe)
Oil Viscosity 5 to 122 F (-150 to 50 C): SAE 15W-40
-13 to 104 F (-25 to 50 C): SAE 10W-40
-13 to 86 F (-25 to 30 C): SAE 10W-30
-22 to 32 F (-30 to 0 C): SAE 5W-30
Engine rpm: Low Speed Operation 1450 ± 25 rpm
High Speed Operation 2200 ± 25 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure 18 psi (127 kPa) minimum in low speed
45 to 57 psi (310 to 390 kPa) in high speed
Intake Valve Clearance 0.006 to 0.010 in. (0.15 to 0.25 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance 0.006 to 0.010 in. (0.15 to 0.25 mm)
Valve Setting Temperature 70 F (21 C)
Fuel Injection Timing 10 Degrees BTDC (timed on No. 1 cylinder)
Low Oil Pressure Switch (Normally Closed) 17 ± 3 psi (117 ± 21 kPa)
Engine Coolant Thermostat 180 F (82 C)
Coolant System Capacity 7.5 qt (7.1 liters)
Radiator Cap Pressure 7 psi (48 kPa)
Engine Coolant Type ELC (Extended Life Coolant), which is “RED”. Use a 50/50
concentration of any of the following equivalents:
Chevron Dex-Cool
Texaco ELC
Havoline Dex-Cool®
Havoline XLC for Europe
Shell Dexcool®
Shell Rotella
Saturn/General Motors Dex-Cool®
Caterpillar ELC
Detroit Diesel POWERCOOL® Plus
CAUTION: Do not add “GREEN” or “BLUE-GREEN”
conventional coolant to cooling systems using “RED”
Extended Life Coolant, except in an emergency. If
conventional coolant is added to Extended Life Coolant,
the coolant must be changed after 2 years instead of
5 years.
Drive: Model 30 Direct to compressor; belts to fans, alternator, and water
pump
Model 50 Centrifugal clutch to compressor; belts to electric standby
motor, fans, alternator, and water pump