Perkins use the starter motor in order to ground the
engine. Check the connection on the starter motor at
every oil change. Ground wires and straps should be
combined at engine grounds. All grounds should be
tight and free of corrosion.
• Clean the grounding stud on the starter motor and
the terminals with a clean cloth.
• If the connections are corroded, clean the
connections with a solution of baking soda and
water.
• Keep the grounding stud and the strap clean and
coated with suitable grease or petroleum jelly.
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Engine
Mounts
-
Inspect
Note:
The
engine
mounts
may
not
have
been
supplied
by
Perkins.
Refer
to
the
Original
Equipment
Manufacturer
(OEM)
information
for
further
details
on
the
engine
mounts
and
the
correct
bolt
torque.
Inspect
the
engine
mounts
for
deterioration
and
for
correct
bolt
torque.
Excessive
engine
vibration
can
be
caused
by
the
following
conditions:
• Incorrect mounting of the engine
• Deterioration of the engine mounts
• Loose engine mounts
Any engine mount that shows deterioration should be
replaced. Refer to the OEM information for the
recommended torques.
When the engine mounts are supplied by Perkins the
maintenance procedure will be supplied in the
Disassembly and Assembly manual for your engine.
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Engine
Oil
Level
-
Check
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the skin.
Illustration 32
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(Y)
“
Min
”
mark.
(X)
“
Max
”
mark.
Illustration 33
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(L)
“
Min
”
mark.
(H)
“
Max
”
mark.
NOTICE
Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped.
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.
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