Note:
Ensure that the engine is either level or that
the engine is in the normal operating position in order
to obtain a true level indication.
Note:
After the engine has been switched OFF, wait
for 10 minutes in order to allow the engine oil to drain
to the oil pan. Then, check the oil level.
1.
Maintain the oil level between the
“
ADD
”
mark (Y)
and the
“
FULL
”
mark (X) on the engine oil dipstick.
Or maintain the engine oil level between the H and
L mark. Do not over fill the crankcase.
NOTICE
Operating your engine when the oil level is above the
“
FULL
”
mark could cause your crankshaft to dip into
the oil. The air bubbles created from the crankshaft
dipping into the oil reduces the oil's lubricating char-
acteristics and could result in the loss of power.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap and add oil, if necessary.
Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil filler cap.
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Engine
Oil
Sample
-
Obtain
The
condition
of
the
engine
lubricating
oil
may
be
checked
at
regular
intervals
as
part
of
a
preventive
maintenance
program.
Perkins
include
an
oil
sampling
valve
as
an
option.
The
oil
sampling
valve
(if
equipped)
is
included
in
order
to
regularly
sample
the
engine
lubricating
oil.
The
oil
sampling
valve
is
positioned
on
the
oil
filter
head
or
the
oil
sampling
valve
is
positioned
on
the
cylinder
block.
Perkins
recommends
using
a
sampling
valve
in
order
to
obtain
oil
samples.
The
quality
and
the
consistency
of
the
samples
are
better
when
a
sampling
valve
is
used.
The
location
of
the
sampling
valve
allows
oil
that
is
flowing
under
pressure
to
be
obtained
during
normal
engine
operation.
Obtain
the
Sample
and
the
Analysis
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
In order to help obtain the most accurate analysis,
record the following information before an oil sample
is taken:
• The date of the sample
• Engine model
• Engine number
• Service hours on the engine
• The number of hours that have accumulated since
the last oil change
• The amount of oil that has been added since the
last oil change
Ensure that the container for the sample is clean and
dry. Also ensure that the container for the sample is
clearly labelled.
To ensure that the sample is representative of the oil
in the crankcase, obtain a warm, well mixed oil
sample.
To avoid contamination of the oil samples, the tools
and the supplies that are used for obtaining oil
samples must be clean.
The sample can be checked for the following: the
quality of the oil, the existence of any coolant in the
oil, the existence of any ferrous metal particles in the
oil and the existence of any nonferrous metal
particles in the oil.
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Engine
Oil
and
Filter
-
Change
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product.
Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
bling any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life.
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