Chapter 2 N40469 How to care for your engine Warning! Read the “Safety precautions” and remember them. They are given for your protection and must be applied at all times. Caution: Do not clean an engine whilst it is running. If cold cleaning fluids are applied to a hot engine, certain components on the engine may be damaged. This handbook has been written to assist you to maintain and operate your engine correctly. To obtain the best performance and the longest life from your engine, you must ensure that the maintenance operations are done at the correct intervals.
If the engine works in a very dusty environment or other adverse conditions, certain maintenance intervals will have to be reduced. Renew the filter canisters and lubricating oil regularly in order to ensure that the inside of your engine remains clean. Ensure that all adjustments and repairs are done by personnel who have had the correct training. Personnel with this training are available at your Perkins distributor. You can also obtain parts and service from your Perkins distributor. If you do not know the address of your nearest distributor, enquire at Wimborne Marine Power Centre.
When reference is made to the “left” or “right” side of the engine, this is as seen from the crankshaft damper end of the engine. Page 6