Operation and maintenance manual

10 SEBU7833-03
Safety Section
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Repair any line
s that are loose or damaged. Leaks
can cause fires. Consult your P erkins dealer or your
Perkins distributor for repair or for replacement parts.
Check lines, tubes and hoses carefully. Do not use
your bare hand to check for leaks. Use a board or
cardboard to
check for leaks. Tighten all connections
to the recommended torque.
Replace the p
arts if any of the following conditions
are present:
•
End fittings a
re damaged or leaking.
•
Outer coverings are chafed or cut.
•
Wires are exposed.
•
Outer coveri
ngs are ballooning.
•
Flexible part of the hoses are kinked.
•
Outer covers have embedded armoring.
•
End fittings a
re displaced.
Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields
are installe
d correctly. During engine operation, this
will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other
parts, and excessive heat.
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Crush ing Prevention and
Cutting Prevention
Support th
e component correctly when work beneath
the component is performed.
Unless oth
er 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 perfor
med. After the maintenance is performed,
reinstall the guards.
Keep obje
cts away from moving fan blades. The fan
blades will throw objects or cut objects.
When obje
cts are struck, wear protective glasses in
order to avoid injury to the eyes.
Chips or o
ther 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
Inspect the ste
ps, the handholds, and the work area
before mounting the engine. Keep these items clean
and keep these items in good repair.
Mount the engine and dismount the engine only at
locations that have steps and/or handholds. Do not
climb on the en
gine, and do not jump off the engine.
Face the engine in order to mount the engine or
dismount the
engine. Maintain a three-point contact
with the steps and handholds. Use two feet and one
hand or use one foot and two hands. Do not use any
controls as h
andholds.
Do not stand on components which cannot support
your weight
. Use an adequate ladder or use a work
platform. Secure the climbing equipment so that the
equipment will not move.
Do not carry tools or supplies when you mount the
engine or when you dismount the engine. Use a hand
line to rais
e and lower tools or supplies.
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Before Starting Engine
Before the
initial start-up of an engine that is new,
serviced or repaired, make provision to shut the
engine off, in order to stop an overspeed. This may
be accomp
lished by shutting off the air and/or fuel
supply to the engine.
Overspee
d shutdown should occur automatically for
engines that are controlled electronically. If automatic
shutdown does not occur, press the emergency stop
button in
order to cut the fuel and/or air to the engine.
Inspect the engine for potential hazards.
Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on,
underneath, or close to the engine. Ensure that the
area is f
ree of personnel.
If equipped, ensure that the lighting system for the
engine i
s suitable for the conditions. Ensure that all
lights work correctly, if equipped.
All prot
ective guards and all protective covers must
be installed if the engine must be started in order
to perform service procedures. To help prevent an
accide
nt that is caused by parts in rotation, work
around the parts carefully.