Personal injury can result from air pressure.
Personal injury can result without following prop-
er procedure. When using pressure air, wear a
protective face shield and protective clothing.
Maximum air pressure at the nozzle must be less
than 205 kPa (30 psi) for cleaning purposes.
Pressurized air is the preferred method for removing
loose debris. Direct the air in the opposite direction to
the fan's air flow. Hold the nozzle approximately
6 mm (0.25 inch) away from the radiator fins. Slowly
move the air nozzle in a direction that is parallel with
the radiator tube assembly. This will remove debris
that is between the tubes.
Pressurized water may also be used for cleaning.
The maximum water pressure for cleaning purposes
must be less than 275 kPa (40 psi). Use pressurized
water in order to soften mud. Clean the core from
both sides.
Use a degreaser and steam for removal of oil and
grease. Clean both sides of the core. Wash the core
with detergent and hot water. Thoroughly rinse the
core with clean water.
If the radiator is blocked internally, refer to the OEM
Manual for information regarding flushing the cooling
system.
After cleaning the radiator, start the engine. Allow the
engine to operate at low idle speed for three to five
minutes. Accelerate the engine to high idle. This will
help in the removal of debris and the drying of the
core. Slowly reduce the engine speed to low idle and
then stop the engine. Use a light bulb behind the core
in order to inspect the core for cleanliness. Repeat
the cleaning, if necessary.
Inspect the fins for damage. Bent fins may be opened
with a “comb”. Inspect these items for good condition:
Welds, mounting brackets, air lines, connections,
clamps and seals. Make repairs, if necessary.
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Starting
Motor
-
Inspect
Perkins
recommends
a
scheduled
inspection
of
the
starting
motor.
If
the
starting
motor
fails,
the
engine
may
not
start
in
an
emergency
situation.
Check
the
starting
motor
for
correct
operation.
Check
the
electrical
connections
and
clean
the
electrical
connections.
Refer
to
the
Systems
Operation,
Testing
and
Adjusting
Manual,
“Electric
Starting
System
-
Test”
for
more
information
on
the
checking
procedure
and
for
specifications
consult
your
Perkins
dealer
or
your
Perkins
distributor
for
assistance.
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Turbocharger
-
Inspect
Hot engine components can cause injury from
burns. Before performing maintenance on the en-
gine, allow the engine and the components to
cool.
NOTICE
Turbocharger bearing failures can cause large quan-
tities of oil to enter the air intake and exhaust sys-
tems. Loss of engine lubricant can result in serious
engine damage.
Minor leakage of oil into a turbocharger under ex-
tended low idle operation should not cause problems
as long as a turbocharger bearing failure has not
occurred.
When a turbocharger bearing failure is accompanied
by a significant engine performance loss (exhaust
smoke or engine rpm up at no load), do not continue
engine operation until the turbocharger is renewed.
A visual inspection of the turbocharger can minimize
unscheduled downtime. A visual inspection of the
turbocharger can also reduce the chance for potential
damage to other engine parts. Do not inspect the
engine with the engine in operation.
Illustration 70
g02603804
Typical example
1.
Ensure that the turbocharger is clean and free from
dirt before removing components for inspection.
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