Lister Petter LT and LV Operators Handbook
page 13
4.1 Preliminary Instructions
These recommendations and
instructions cover LT and LV engines
therefore they are of a general nature and
may include optional equipment not
specifically covered in this book.
More detailed information can be found
in the Workshop Manual or any Lister
Petter Diesel distributor can be consulted.
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The engine should receive regular
attention during the first 50 hours of its
life from new and after a major overhaul.
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Long periods of light or ‘no load’
running early in the engine’s life may
lead to cylinder bore glazing and high
oil consumption.
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The instructions given in "4.13
Maintenance - schedule hours" are
based on average operating conditions
and cover the minimum requirements
to keep an engine running at peak
performance with trouble free operation.
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Under very dusty conditions, air
cleaners, lubricating oil and fuel filters
will require more frequent attention.
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Decarbonising may be required more
often if the engine has been running
on light loads for long periods.
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Before carrying out any maintenance
work on an engine it is advisable to
remove the battery.
The battery and charge windings must
be disconnected before commencing
any electric welding when a pole strap
is directly or indirectly connected to the
engine.
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It is essential to ensure that nuts and
bolts are tightened to the torques
specified in the Workshop Manual.
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When re-assembling an engine
lubricate all moving parts with engine
oil.
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Renew nuts and bolts that have been
taken from high stress locations.
In particular nuts and/or bolts from the
connecting rods should be renewed.
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The fuel injector can only be checked
and set off the engine using suitable
specialist test equipment.
WARNING
ON NO ACCOUNT ALLOW ANY
UNPROTECTED SKIN TO COME INTO
CONTACT WITH THE INJECTOR SPRAY
AS THE FUEL MAY ENTER THE BLOOD
STREAM WITH FATAL RESULTS.
WARNING
SOME ENGINES MAY BE FITTED WITH
SEALS OR ‘O’ RINGS MANUFACTURED
FROM ‘VITON’ OR A SIMILAR MATERIAL.
WHEN EXPOSED TO ABNORMALLY
HIGH TEMPERATURES, IN EXCESS OF
400°C (752°F), AN EXTREMELY
CORROSIVE ACID IS PRODUCED
WHICH CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM
THE SKIN.
IF SIGNS OF DECOMPOSITION ARE
EVIDENT, OR IF IN DOUBT, ALWAYS
WEAR DISPOSABLE HEAVY DUTY
GLOVES.
4.1.1 Before Starting Work
Before starting any dismantling
procedure the following should be
considered:
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Do you know and understand the
engine and all the related systems?
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Do you have sufficient electrical and
mechanical knowledge and skills to
understand the symptoms?
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Do you have suitable electrical
diagnostic equipment available?
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Do you have, or access to, the
necessary Lister Petter spare parts
before you commence dismantling.
4. Engine Servicing
- preliminary instructions
4. Engine Servicing
