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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.
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 to
obtain a true level indication.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the crankcase. Engine damage can
result.
Before Operating the Engine
Illustration 43
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Typical example of type 2 oil level gauge (dipstick)
(L) Low
(H) High
(A) Crosshatched area
(B) Warning symbol
Illustration 44
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Typical example of type 1 oil level gauge (dipstick)
(L) Low
(H) High
1.
Maintain the oil level between the mark (L) and the
mark (H) on the engine oil level gauge (dipstick).
Do not fill the crankcase above the (H).
NOTICE
The oil level checked that falls in the crosshatched (
Position
“
A
”
) area between the (H) and below the
warning triangle ( Position
“
B
”
) is safe for engine
operation.
Operating your engine when the oil level is the in
warning triangle area ( Position
“
B
”
) above cross-
hatched section ( Position
“
A
”
) could cause your
crankshaft to dip into the oil. The air bubbles created
from the crankshaft dipping into the oil reduces the
oils lubricating characteristics and could result in the
loss of power.
2.
Remove the oil filler cap and add oil, if necessary.
3.
Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil filler cap.
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