Service Manual Manual

Section 8A Perkins Engine
Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
8A-1
8A.9 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Every 2,500 Hours or 2 Years .... 8A-11
8A.10 ENGINE OIL
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 8A-12
8A.11 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM .... 8A-12
8A.11.1 Coolant Requirements ....................... 8A-12
8A.11.2 Radiator Pressure Cap ...................... 8A-13
8A.11.3 How to Replace Thermostat .............. 8A-13
8A.11.4 Integral Oil Cooler in Oil Filter ............ 8A-13
8A.12 ENGINE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM .................................... 8A-15
8A.13 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM ............ 8A-15
8A.13.1 Type of Diesel Fuel to Use ................. 8A-15
8A.13.2 Fuel Tank ........................................... 8A-15
8A.13.3 Fuel Level Sender and Gauge ........... 8A-16
8A.13.4 Fuel Pre-Filter .................................... 8A-17
8A.13.5 Fuel Lift Pump .................................... 8A-17
8A.13.6 Fuel Filter ........................................... 8A-18
8A.13.7 Fuel Injection Pump ........................... 8A-19
8A.13.8 Fuel Injectors ..................................... 8A-19
8A.14 ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM .... 8A-20
8A.15 HOW TO REMOVE
ENGINE FROM FORKLIFT ........ 8A-21
8A.16 HOW TO OVERHAUL
THE ENGINE ............................. 8A-23
8A.17 HOW TO INSTALL THE
ENGINE IN FORKLIFT ............... 8A-23
8A.18 HOW TO TORQUE CYLINDER
HEAD SCREWS AND NUTS ..... 8A-25
8A.19 ENGINE STORAGE ................... 8A-26
8A.20 TROUBLESHOOTING ............... 8A-27
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ...... 8A-2
8A.1 DISCLAIMER AND SCOPE ......... 8A-3
8A.2 STANDARD PRACTICES ............ 8A-3
8A.3 UNIFIED THREADS ..................... 8A-3
8A.4 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ............ 8A-3
8A.4.1 Left and Right Sides of Engine ............ 8A-3
8A.4.2 Maintenance Intervals .......................... 8A-3
8A.5 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Daily Before Operating Engine ..... 8A-3
8A.5.1 Inspect the Engine ............................... 8A-3
8A.5.2 Check Engine Coolant Level ................ 8A-4
8A.5.3 Check Engine Oil Level ........................ 8A-4
8A.5.4 Fill Fuel Tank ....................................... 8A-4
8A.5.5 Check Air Cleaner
Restriction Indicator ............................. 8A-4
8A.5.6 Check Air Cleaner Vacuator Valve ...... 8A-5
8A.5.7 Clean or Replace Primary Element as
Required by Restriction Indicator ......... 8A-5
8A.5.8 Install a New Safety Element with
Every Third Primary Element ............... 8A-5
8A.6 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Every 250 Hours or 3 Months ....... 8A-6
8A.6.1 Inspect Air Intake System .................... 8A-6
8A.6.2 Change Engine Oil and Filter ............... 8A-6
8A.6.3 Drain Fuel Pre-Filter ............................. 8A-7
8A.6.4 Inspect Fan Belt and
Check Fan Belt Tension ....................... 8A-7
8A.7 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Every 500 Hours or 6 Months ....... 8A-7
8A.7.1 Replace Fuel Filter Elements ............... 8A-8
8A.7.2 Clean Sediment Chamber
of Fuel Lift Pump .................................. 8A-8
8A.7.3 How to Bleed the Fuel System ............. 8A-8
8A.8 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Every 1,000 Hours or Annually ..... 8A-9
8A.8.1 Drain System, Flush with
Sodium Carbonate Mixture
and Refill with Coolant ......................... 8A-9
8A.8.2 Replace Air Filter Primary Element .... 8A-10
8A.8.3 Check Valve Stem
to Rocker Arm Gap ............................ 8A-11
8A.8.4 Check Fan Belt Tension ..................... 8A-11
8A.8.5 Inspect Fan Hub ................................. 8A-11
SECTION 8A
ENGINE, PERKINS SERIES 4.236 AND T4.236
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