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Perkins — Starting the Engine

Operation

From a Perkins owner's manual covering: 402D-05, 403D-07, 403D-11, 403D-15, 404D-22, 404D-22T, 404D-22TA. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Perkins 402D-05, Perkins 403D-07, Perkins 403D-11, Perkins 403D-15, Perkins 404D-22, Perkins 404D-22T, Perkins 404D-22TA

Before you start

  • Do not use aerosol starting aids such as ether

Procedure

  1. Move throttle lever to low idle position.
  2. Turn engine start switch to HEAT position for 6 seconds until glow plug indicator illuminates.
  3. While glow plug indicator is illuminated, turn switch to START and crank engine.
  4. When engine starts, release switch.
  5. Slowly move throttle lever to low idle and allow engine to idle.
  6. If engine does not start, release switch and allow starter to cool. Repeat steps 2-5.
  7. Turn start switch to OFF to stop engine.

Specs & values

  • Do not operate glow plugs more than 60 seconds at one time
  • Do not crank engine more than 30 seconds

Full service-parts list: Perkins 402D-05 →, Perkins 403D-07 →, Perkins 403D-11 →, Perkins 403D-15 →, Perkins 404D-22 →, Perkins 404D-22T →, Perkins 404D-22TA →

Source: Perkins owner'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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