4000 Series Perkins Engine User Manual

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1. Before Start Up Diesel Engine

Note

when starting a new engine or an overhauled engine and a repaired engine for the first time, be prepared for overspeed shutdown. This can be achieved by cutting off the air and / or fuel supply to the engine.

Warning

Engine exhaust contains combustibles harmful to human body. The Perkins engine generator must be started and operated in a well ventilated place. If it is in a closed place, the exhaust gas shall be discharged outside.

The engine exhaust has combustion products harmful to human body. The engine must be started and operated in a well ventilated place. If it is in a closed place, the exhaust gas shall be discharged outside.

Check the engine for potential hazards.

If there is a "do not operate" warning label or similar warning label attached to the start switch or control device, do not start the engine or move any control device.

Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no one on, under or near the engine. Make sure there are no people nearby.

If equipped, ensure that the lighting system for the engine is suitable for operating conditions. Ensure that all lights are working properly.

If the engine must be started for maintenance work, all protective covers and covers must be installed. In order to prevent accidents caused by rotating parts, be careful when working around rotating parts.

Do not start the engine when the governor lever is disconnected.

Do not bypass the automatic shutdown circuit. Do not disable the automatic shutdown circuit. This circuit is set to prevent personal injury and prevent.

2. Diesel Engine Start-Up

Do not use an ether like spray to assist in starting. Otherwise, explosion and personal injury may be caused.

3. Engine shutdown

Do not start the engine or move the control if a warning label is affixed to the engine start switch or control. Consult the person on the warning label before starting the engine.

If it is necessary to start the engine for maintenance procedures, all protective covers and covers must be installed.

Start the engine from the cab or with the engine start switch.

Always start the engine as described in the operation and maintenance manual, engine starting (operation section). Understanding the correct starting procedures can help prevent significant damage to engine components. Knowing the correct start-up procedure can help prevent personal injury.

Ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped) is working properly and check the water temperature reading on the control panel manufactured by the original engine.

Note

The engine may be equipped with cold start equipment. If the engine will operate in cold weather, a cold starting aid may be required. Generally, the engine will be equipped with a starting aid suitable for the work area.

Do not start the engine or move the control if a warning label is affixed to the engine start switch or control. Consult the person on the warning label before starting the engine.

If it is necessary to start the engine for maintenance procedures, all protective covers and covers must be installed.

Always start the engine as described in the operation and maintenance manual, engine starting (operation section). Understanding the correct starting procedures can help prevent significant damage to engine components. Knowing the correct start-up procedure can help prevent personal

Follow the operation and maintenance manual, engine shutdown (operation section) to stop the engine in order to avoid engine overheating and accelerated wear of engine components.

The emergency stop button can only be used in an emergency (if equipped, do not use the emergency stop button when the engine is normally stopped. Do not start the engine until the problem causing the emergency stop is solved.

The engine is shut down due to the braking speed during the initial start of the new engine or the overhauled engine. This can be achieved by cutting off the oil and / or air supply to the engine.

Above information is some parts of user manual of Perkins engine, if you still have any question, welcome to contact us by email dingbo@dieselgeneratortech.com, we will work with you.