SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 96)

Section 8A Perkins Engine
8A-4 Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
8A.5.2 Check Engine Coolant Level
1. Check coolant level in overflow bottle, Fig.
8A.1, only when the engine is stopped.
2. When the coolant is hot, the bottle should be
3/4 full to full. When the coolant is cool, the
bottle should be 1/4 to 1/2 full.
3. Remove cap on overflow bottle and add
coolant as required. Use a 50/50 mixture of
ethylene glycol and water. Protect the engine
to –34 °F (–37 °C) year round.
4. Several weeks before you anticipate freezing
temperatures, check antifreeze concentration
using a hydrometer as described in paragraph
8A.11.1.
5. Continue with next step.
NOTE: Use of a sealing additive to stop leaks in
the coolant system can plug coolant passages and
cause inadequate coolant flow.
FULL
ADD
OA0272
Fig. 8A.3 Fuel Fill Access Door
FUEL FILL
ACCESS DOOR
OA1130
Fig. 8A.4 Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator
1. Check air cleaner restriction indicator, Fig.
8A.4. If red band has appeared, clean or
replace the primary element as described in
paragraph 8A.5.7.
2. Momentarily press reset button on top of
indicator after you service the primary el-
ement.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine without
air cleaner. Intake air must be filtered to prevent
dirt and debris from entering the engine and
causing premature wear.
NOTE: Maximum intake air restriction for a
turbocharged engine is 25" (635 mm) of water and
for a naturally aspirated engine is 20" (508 mm) of
water. You must operate a turbocharged engine
at rated rpm and full load when checking maxi-
mum intake air restriction. Clean or replace air
cleaner element before restriction reaches the
maximum allowable limit.
3. Continue with next step.
8A.5.6 Check Air Cleaner
Vacuator Valve
1. With the carriage lowered to the ground, the
engine shut-off and the park lock engaged,
unlock and open the right rear engine access
door.
2. Remove dust and dirt from the vacuator valve,
Fig. 8A.5. The lips of the automatic dust
ejector must close but not adhere or stick
together.
3. Continue with next step.
TEXT HERE INDICATOR
WINDOW
OA0202
RESTRICTION
INDICATOR
8A.5.5 Check Air Cleaner
Restriction Indicator
8A.5.3 Check Engine Oil Level
1. Wait at least 5 minutes after shutting off the
engine to check the oil. This allows time for
the oil to drain to the oil pan.
2. Remove and check the engine oil level
dipstick, Fig. 8A.2.
3. Oil should be between the full and add mark.
4. Replace dipstick.
5. If required, add 10W30 or 15W40 motor oil
that is equal to API, CD or CE (severe duty
diesel engine) specifications. Refer to para-
graph 8A.12.
6. Continue with next step.
8A.5.4 Fill Fuel Tank
1. Open fuel fill access door with key, Fig. 8A.3.
2. Remove fill cap and fill tank with Diesel Fuel
which meets or exceeds specifications in
paragraph 8A.16.1. Tank capacity is
24 gallons (90 liters).
3. Install fill cap and lock fuel fill access door.
4. Continue with next step when necessary.
Fig. 8A.2 Engine Oil Level Dipstick