Perkins 900 Series — To renew the lubricating oil filter canister
Maintenance · Lubrication system
For the Perkins 900 Series, from the Perkins service manual.
Applies to: Perkins 900 Series CP/CR engine
Procedure
- Put tray under filter. Clean outside surfaces.
- Use strap wrench to loosen canister; remove and discard canister.
- Ensure adaptor is secure in filter head; clean inside filter head.
- Add clean engine lubricating oil to new canister.
- Lubricate seal on top of canister with clean engine oil.
- Fit new canister and tighten by hand until seal contacts head, then further 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
- Ensure sump has oil. Operate starter until oil pressure obtained.
- Start engine, check for leakage, stop, after 15 minutes check oil level.
Tools required
- Strap wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Tighten canister further 1/2 to 3/4 turn by hand only
Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.