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Storage procedure 3
Engines Installed in Parked Equipment
At the end of each and every three month storage period:
Carefully check all drive belts, paying particular attention to the point where the straight run of the belt starts
to bend around the pulley. Check the vee groove in the pulley for corrosion
Check the level of coolant (must be anti-freeze inhibited)
Check the level of oil in the sump on the dipstick
Note: The lubricating oil and fully primed filter must be replaced with oil to the listed specification every twelve
months, even though the oil has not been used. Oil left standing in an engine will oxidise and can be
contaminated by condensation within the crankcase.
With the stop control in the ‘stop’ position, turn the engine on the starter motor until oil pressure is built up.
(Where practicable, this should initially be done by hand to prevent ‘tearing’ the seals). Then run the engine
at a fast idling speed (suggest 1000/1500 rev/min) until normal operating temperature is registered.
Check the oil pressure
Check for oil, fuel and water leaks.
Floor Stock Engines
All floor stock engines should be stored under cover in dry factory conditions and not subjected to extreme
variations in temperature and humidity (failure to do so may render warranty void).
They require re-inhibiting every six months, using either Method 1 or Method 2 as applicable (note for 2000
Series and 3000 Series only Method 2 applies).
For 4000 Series, contact the Service Department, Perkins Engines (Stafford) Limited.
Method 1 - Where test bed is available
Follow the start-up instructions for engines in parked equipment .
Run the engine, ensuring that the lubricating oil used meets Perkins approved specification and that an
approved inhibiting fuel as specified in Perkins Operators Handbook/Perkins Workshop Manual is used
Before returning the engine to stock, ensure that the lubricating oil is drained
Engines despatched from the factory following the test using raw water will have vulnerable items (eg
cooler), protected by the addition of an anti-freeze mixture. It follows that in the subsequent running using
raw water only, it will require a repeat addition of anti-freeze to prevent the possibility of future frost damage.
Method 2 - Where a test bed facility does not exist
Examine all drive belts and check the pulley vee grooves for damage/corrosion
Remove the rocker cover and examine valve caps, rocker shaft, etc, for signs of corrosion. Spray with
preservative oil (see below) before replacing cover. (not applicable to 2000 Series or 3000 Series)
Remove atomisers and with the pistons at BDC, spray up to 20 cc of preservative oil (see below) around
each cylinder. For 100/400 Series engines, only spray up to 3 cc of preservative oil around each cylinder.
DO NOT allow oil to collect in the swirl chambers of DI engine pistons. (not applicable to 2000 Series or
3000 Series)
Note: We recommend rust preventative oils to the specification PX-4, Defence Standard 80-34/1. Crodafluid
P11 or Larnal (lanolin based oils) are applicable
Rotate the crankshaft by hand in order to circulate deposits over cylinder bore surfaces (not applicable to
2000 Series or 3000 Series)
Gently rotate the water pump by hand to ensure that the seal is free.
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Check that existing preservation of all external surfaces is sound and complete, paying particular attention
to crankshaft lip seal surfaces. Re-preserve as necessary
Ensure that all open aperture protective covers (air intake, exhaust manifolds, etc) are securely positioned
For 2000 Series and 3000 Series:
Remove aperture protective covers from air intake and exhaust outlet connections and insert vapour phase
inhibitor (VPI) tablets. Refit aperture protective covers to air inlet and exhaust outlet connections ensuring a
perfect seal against air and moisture by additional sealing as required.
Note: For advice on specification and fitment of VPI tablets please consult the Perkins Service Department.
Distributors are reminded of their responsibility to make their customers aware of this policy, to ensure that any
engine subsequently subjected to long storage is protected in accordance with Perkins recommendations.
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