Perkins L4 Workshop Manual - L-36 Fleet

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DO KEEP THE ENGINE CLEAN.
AND
DO keep this hook where it is conveniently
accessible.
DO pay particular attention to lubrication.
DO use only approved grades of lubricating oilo
DO use only GENUINE PERKINS PARTS.
DO keep all bolts and Duts tight.
DO eliminate all air from the fuel system and
keep all fuel oil uni ons AIR- TIGHT.
DO examine engine oil level in sump daily and
replenish if necessary.
DO completely change engine oil in accordance
with periodical attentions, Section F.
DO renew element in lubricating oil filter in
accordance with periodical attentions,
Section F.
DO check oil flow to rocker shaft and examine
the valve springs in accordance with periodical
attentions, Section F.
DO use only filtered fuel oil. Never tip into
the tank a half-empty barrel of fuel oil, the
bung of which may have been out fOT weeks.
DO keep a check on the temperature of the
cooling water. lt should not be allowed to
boil. The best temperature is 170°F. or
77°C. but where a pressurised radiator cap
is fitted then the coolant temperature may
be slightly higher.
DO attend immediately to fuel and lubricating
oil leaks.
DO grind in valves when necessary.
DO check valve clearance from time to time
(.010 in./ .25 mm.) with warm engine.
DO tighten cylinder head DutS in correct order
(See Fig. H3).
DO quote engine number when ordering parts.
DO keep essential parts in store.
DO drain radiator if engine is being left idle in
frosty weather.
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DO drain cylinder block if engine is being left
idle in frosty weather (drain tap on fuel pump
side of block).
DO remove pressurised radiator filler cap before
draining the cooling system.
DO close these drain cocks and refill with water
before attemp.ting to re-start next morning.
DO when in doubt, read this Manual.
DO Nor guess. For additional information contact
suppliers of the Industrial Plant.
Tractor or Engine.
DO NOT neglect the routine attentions specified
in Section F.
DO NOT store fuel oil in a galvanised container.
DO NOT race the engine in neutral.
DO NOT run the engine unless the gauge
SHOWS OIL PRESSURE.
DO NOT unnecessarily interfere with any adjustments.
DO NOT break the fuel pump or venturi sealsremember
if broken Jour Guarantee
may be void.
DO NOT continue to run the engine if the
cooling water boils.
DO NOT forget to keep the fan belt adjusted.
DO NOT continue to run the engine if black
smoke is coming from the exhaust.
DO NOT if the engine stops without apparent
reason, rail to make sure first of all
that fuel is reaching the fuel pump.
DO NOT omit to wipe the engine over occasionally
with a clean rag.
DO NOT take the fuel pump to pieces.
DO NOT use cotton waste or any fluffy cloth
when cleaning.
DO NOT use any but approved brands of lubricating
oil.
DO NOT subject the engine to continuous over.
loading.