Do not store ether cylinders in living areas or in the
engine compartment. Do not store ether cylinders in
direct sunlight or in temperatures above 49° C
(120° F). Keep ether cylinders away from open
flames or sparks.
Lines, Tubes, and Hoses
Do not bend high-pressure lines. Do not strike high-
pressure lines. Do not install any lines that are
damaged.
Leaks can cause fires. Consult your Perkins dealer or
your Perkins distributor for replacement parts.
Replace the parts if any of the following conditions
are present:
• End fittings are damaged or leaking.
• Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
• Wires are exposed.
• Outer coverings are ballooning.
• Flexible parts of the hoses are kinked.
• Outer covers have embedded armoring.
• End fittings are displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installed correctly. During engine operation,
correct installation will help to prevent vibration,
rubbing against other parts, and excessive heat.
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Crushing
Prevention
and
Cutting
Prevention
Support
the
component
correctly
when
work
beneath
the
component
is
performed.
Unless
other
maintenance
instructions
are
provided,
never
attempt
adjustments
while
the
engine
is
running.
Stay
clear
of
all
rotating
parts
and
of
all
moving
parts.
Leave
the
guards
in
place
until
maintenance
is
performed.
After
the
maintenance
is
performed,
reinstall
the
guards.
Keep
objects
away
from
moving
fan
blades.
The
fan
blades
will
throw
objects
or
cut
objects.
When
objects
are
struck,
wear
protective
glasses
in
order
to
avoid
injury
to
the
eyes.
Chips
or
other
debris
may
fly
off
objects
when
objects
are
struck.
Before
objects
are
struck,
ensure
that
no
one
will
be
injured
by
flying
debris.
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Mounting
and
Dismounting
Do
not
climb
on
the
engine
or
the
engine
aftertreatment
system.
The
engine
and
aftertreatment
system
have
not
been
designed
with
mounting
or
dismounting
locations.
Refer
to
the
OEM
for
the
location
of
foot
and
hand
holds
for
your
specific
application.
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Before
Starting
Engine
NOTICE
For initial start-up of a new or rebuilt engine, and for
start-up of an engine that has been serviced, make
provision to shut the engine off should an overspeed
occur. This may be accomplished by shutting off the
air and/or fuel supply to the engine.
Engine exhaust contains products of combustion
which may be harmful to your health. Always
start and operate the engine in a well ventilated
area and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust
to the outside.
Inspect the engine for potential hazards.
Do not start the engine or move any of the controls if
there is a
“
DO NOT OPERATE
”
warning tag or similar
warning tag attached to the start switch or to the
controls.
Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on,
underneath, or close to the engine. Ensure that the
area is free of personnel.
If equipped, ensure that the lighting system for the
engine is suitable for the conditions. Ensure that all
lights work properly, if equipped.
All protective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started in order to
perform service procedures. To help prevent an
accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.
Do not start an engine when the governor linkage is
disconnected.
Do not bypass the automatic shutoff circuits. Do not
disable the automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits are
provided in order to help prevent personal injury. The
circuits are also provided in order to help prevent
engine damage.
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