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Maintenance · Engine

From a Perkins operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Procedure

1. Clean engine of dirt, rust, grease and oil; paint damaged areas.
2. Remove dirt from air cleaners; check seals, gaskets and filter element for damage.
3. Apply lubricant to all points in the Maintenance Interval Schedule.
4. Drain the crankcase oil; replace the crankcase oil and change the oil filters.
5. Add VCI oil to the crankcase oil at 3 to 4 percent by volume.
6. Turn engine at cranking speed with throttle in FUEL OFF; spray 50/50 VCI oil/engine oil into air inlet.
7. Spray 50/50 VCI oil/crankcase oil into exhaust openings; seal exhaust pipe and muffler drain holes.
8. Drain fuel from secondary fuel filter housing; clean primary fuel filter and fill with calibration fluid or kerosene.
9. Remove fuel injectors; apply 30 mL (1 oz) of 50/50 VCI oil/engine oil into each cylinder.
10. Spray 50/50 VCI oil/engine oil on flywheel, ring gear teeth and starter pinion.
11. Apply heavy amount of Multipurpose Grease to all outside moving parts such as rod threads, ball joints, linkage.
12. Install all covers; seal all openings with waterproof weather resistant tape such as Kendall No. 231.
13. Remove the batteries or place in storage and charge periodically to specific gravity of 1.225.
14. Remove the drive belts from the engine and place a waterproof cover over the engine.
15. Attach a tag with the storage date; remove cover at 2 or 3 month intervals to check for corrosion.

Source: Perkins operator's 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.

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