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Cummins — Inspection

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Procedure

  1. 1. When an engine has been stored for six months or less it is necessary to make only a routine initial inspection. This inspection includes adjustment of valves and belts and checking head capscrews, oil filter and connections, air filter, screens and traps.
  2. 2. When an engine has been stored for a period of six months or more, the following inspection procedure should be followed: a. Remove plug from oil header and force hot, light mineral oil through the oil passages to flush away all preservative oi! and gummed oil that may have accumulated. Bar over engine crankshaft three or four revolutions during flushing operations. b. Remove all screens and check to make sure they are clean before engine is started. Precautions
  3. 1. When recommissioning a stored engine, care should be taken to see that any foreign matter which may collect On screens and Strainers during initial opera- tion is removed before considering the engine properly prepared for future service.
  4. 2. Pressurize the lubricating system including the turbo- charger prior to starting the engine.
  5. 3. The engine is now ready to start. Starting The Engine After inspecting the engine and parts, make sure all preservative oil and gummed oil has been flushed away. Start the engine as described in Operation and Maintenance Manuals. STANDARD & OPTIONAL COMPONENT SERVICE For all unit rebuilding or parts installation, see the nearest Cummins dealer who is equipped to rebuild Cummins gas engines or engine units. Through the use of the shop manual, factory approved service tools and trained mechanics, a rebuilt engine will perform as well as a new one. Adjustment Removal, Installation and The design of Cummins Gas Engines makes it possible to replace worn units with new or rebuilt units in a short time so the engine may be pla ced back in service with a minimum of downtime. Use only Cummins parts in Cummins Gas Engines. Years have been spent developing and testing these parts - each in relation to its mating part. Cummins Gas Engines deserve only the finest replacement parts - genuine Cummins parts. Use the proper tools for the job. Good work is impossible with poor or improper tools. Protect all machined surface from contact with corners, edges, rough surfaces, dust or dirt or any material that will mar, scratch or damage these surfaces in any way. Protect all parts which are to be stored with an oil or grease film, Always provide a clean place to work and clean the outside of the engine before removing any units. Clean Engine Exterior After removal of electrical equipment, but before removal of other components, steam clean the engine thoroughly. Refer to the Engine Wiring Diagram. In addition to the actual time saved by engine cleaning, the quality of work will be improved. ,

Source: manual:CUMMINS G495 G743 G855 GTA743A GTA743B GTA855 G1710 GTA1710 Operation and Maintenance Manual (2).pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.