Lister Petter LT and LV Operators Handbook
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4. Engine Servicing
- schedule hours and troubleshooting
Every 500 Hours
The above and the following items.
Replace the air cleaner element.
E xa mi ne the e xha us t a nd i nd uc ti o n
s y s t e m s f o r l e a k s , d a m a g e o r
restrictions.
Renew the fuel filter element.
C he c k the b a t te ry c ha r g e wi nd i ng
system; refer to the Workshop Manual.
Every 1000 Hours
The above and the following items.
Check the valve clearances.
Decarbonise if the engine performance
has deteriorated.
Clean the cylinder barrel and head fins.
Clean the banjo union at the cylinder head
end of the oil feed pipe.
Every 2000 Hours
The above and drain, flush and refill the
fuel tank.
4.13 Maintenance - schedule hours
To help assist engine running-in, all
engines are despatched with an initial fill
lubricating oil which must be changed
after 100 hours.
All subsequent oil changes must be
as specified below.
Daily
Check the fuel and lubricating oil levels.
Check for oil and fuel leaks.
Clean, or replace, the air cleaner element
under very dusty conditions.
Every 125 Hours
The above and the following items.
Check the condition of the battery, if fitted.
Clean or replace the air cleaner element
under moderately dusty conditions.
Every 250 Hours
The above and the following items.
Drain the sump and refill with new oil of
the correct type and specification as
given in "3.1 Oil Specification".
C lea n o r rep la ce the i nje ctors i f the
exhaust is dirty.
Renew the fuel filter element if the fuel
being used is not perfectly clean.
4.14 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting mechanical engine
problems can be difficult. This section lists
possible engine problems that could be
encountered with possible causes. The
information given is of a general nature
as it covers the basic engine and your
particular application may be different.
If you are in any doubt, contact your
local Lister Petter distributor.
Before starting any dismantling
procedure the following should be
considered:
a. Do you know and understand the
engine and all the related systems?
b. Do you have sufficient electrical and
mechanical skills and knowledge to
understand the symptoms?
c. Do you have suitable electrical
diagnostic equipment available?
d. Do you have, or access to, the
necessary Lister Petter spare parts
before you commence dismantling.
