
NOTICE
To prevent crankshaft bearing damage, crank the en-
gine with the fuel OFF. This will fill the oil filters before
starting the engine. Do not crank the engine for more
than 30 seconds.
2.
Start the engine and run the engine at
“
LOW IDLE
”
for 2 minutes. Perform this procedure in order to
ensure that the lubrication system has oil and that
the oil filters are filled. Inspect the oil filter for oil
leaks.
3.
Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back to
the sump for a minimum of 10 minutes.
Illustration 58
g03306420
(Y)
“
ADD
”
mark.
(X)
“
FULL
”
mark.
(A) Original oil level gauge
(B) Alternative oil level gauge
4.
Remove the oil level gauge in order to check the oil
level. Maintain the oil level between the
“
MIN
”
and
“
MAX
”
marks on the oil level gauge.
i05153520
Engine Valve Lash - Check
This maintenance is recommended by Perkins as
part of a lubrication and preventive maintenance
schedule in order to help provide maximum engine
life. The maintenance for the valve lash is important in
order to keep the engine compliant.
NOTICE
Only qualified service personnel should perform this
maintenance. Refer to the Service Manual or your au-
thorized Perkins
dealer or your Perkins
distributor
for the complete valve lash adjustment procedure.
Operation of Perkins
engines with incorrect valve
lash can reduce engine efficiency, and also reduce
engine component life.
Ensure that the engine can not be started while
this maintenance is being performed. To help pre-
vent possible injury, do not use the starting motor
to turn the flywheel.
Hot engine components can cause burns. Allow
additional time for the engine to cool before meas-
uring/adjusting valve lash clearance.
Ensure that the engine is stopped before measuring
the valve lash. The engine valve lash can be
inspected and adjusted when the temperature of the
engine is hot or cold.
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting,
“Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust” for more
information.
SEBU8609
89
Maintenance Recommendations
Engine Valve Lash - Check