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DoctorGenerator:
How do you maintain a Perkins engine?


Maintaining your Perkins engine is the key to its optimum performance. Slight changes in performance can easily go un-noticed, often a drop of 20% in performance can happen before the operator notices. Missing service intervals can lead to reduction in performance, let alone the worst case of a vital part failing.

Each engine supplied comes with a detailed list of checks for you to carry out at set intervals.The performance checks required will vary buy engine type and operating conditions, so it is wise to ensure the checks and frequency are right for your engine.

The regular checks that you need to carry out fall into daily and weekly categories, along with regular servicing and others at various specified intervals. They all have the same aim of ensuring that your engine runs as long as possible at the maximum efficiency. No two schedules are exactly the same, so you should always check the schedule for your particular engine.

Every Perkins engine has its own maintenance schedule.
It’s also worth noting that the checks either relate to the calendar time or the hours your engine has been running. Checks should take place far more often on an engine in almost constant use than for one used occasionally. So, for example, changing the cooling system engine coolant is recommended every two years – but it will need attention sooner if your engine runs for 3,000 hours, which is the equivalent of running 24/7 for just over four months.

Remember, the daily checks are just as important as the regular servicing

Daily checks include:

Cooling system coolant level
Driven equipment
The engine air cleaner service
Engine air pre-cleaner, cleaning it if necessary
Engine oil level
Fuel system primary filter/water separator
V-belts
Walk-around inspection
Every 50 service hours or weekly checks include:

Fuel tank water and sediment, draining if necessary

confluence:
DoctorGenerator, I need a basic maikano Perkins generator with low running hours 20-27kva range possibly imported not nigerian used. With three cylinder
That one up there is like basic

babaokey:
Hello,
Good morning, please where can i find a 20KVA Perkins {silent} to buy, brand new in Port Harcourt.
Kindly reach me @ 08034945378.
Regards

DoctorGenerator:
NORMAL MAINTENANCE CHECKS
Fuel System
Drive Belts
Battery
Oil Pressure
Coolant Temperature & Level
Crankcase
Running Inspection

Fuel System
Periodically check fuel tank to assure it is full. Keep the fuel tank filled to reduce condensation to a minimum and to assure full running time during emergency operation. Per NFPA 25 specifications the fuel level should never be below 67% of tank capacity. Engine fuel filter should be changed annually or when fouled with contaminations. If contaminated, locate the source and correct. Check the gauze strain-
er of the fuel pump and clean if necessary

Drive Belts
All drive belts should be checked every six months. Belts can be inspected by pressing down the belt with the thumb at the center of the longest free length and check the deflection. With moderate thumb pressure (10 lbs./70kPa) the deflection of the belt should be 3/8"(10mm)

Battery
Check the batteries to insure they are clean and dry, the terminals tight and protected, and the electrolyte must be at the proper level. They should be tested weekly to determine the condition of cells, and the state of charge.

Oil Pressure
Normal engine operating oil pressure is 40-60 psi (276-414kPa). If operating pressure falls below 40 psi (276 kPa), stop engine and investigate cause

Coolant Temperature & Level
When the engine is not running, the jacket water heater maintains the coolant between 120 -140 degrees F (49-60 C). When running, engine coolant temperature should register between 160-200 degrees F (71-93 ̊ C)Coolant levels should be checked weekly by assuring that the level is filled to the bottom of the heat exchanger fill neck. If the level is not there, check for the reason then refill
system.

Crankcase
The oil level should be maintained between the Full mark and Low mark. Check the oil level weekly prior to normal exercise. Do not check oil level when the engine is running.If the engine crankcase was refilled, stop the engine after normal operating temperature has been reached, allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase (approximately 10 minutes) and check the oil level. Add oil, if necessary, to bring
it to the proper level on the dipstick.
NOTE:DO NOT OVER-FILL CRANKCASE.
Use only the recommended lubricating oil.

Running Inspection
While the engine is running at operating temperature, check for coolant, fuel or lubricating oil leaks. If any leaks are observed shut the engine . Correct problem as necessary and re-run engine.