This handbook has been written and produced by the Service Pubtica- tions Department of Perkins Engines Ltd., of Peterborough, England. Every endeavour has beea made to ensure that the information contained in this book is correct at the date of publication, but due to continuous developments, Perkins Engines Ltd., reserve the right to alter the contents without notice, handbook for 4.212 4.236 4.248 diesel engines Publication No. 201 SER 1075 Published by:— Perkins Engines Ltd., Peterborough Telephone Peterborough 67474 Telex 32132 Cables ‘Perkoil’ Peterborough Date June 1972PERKINS PARTS for PERKINS PRODUCTS ‘To ensure you obtain the best results from your engine and to safeguard your guarantee, fit only genuine Perkins Parts. These are readily obtainable throughout the world. teAir Air Cleaner Air Restriction Indicator Altitude Anti-Freeze Approved Fuel Oil Spec ications Approved Lubricating Oils Atomiser Faulty Atomiser Replacement Cold Weather Starting Aids Data o ce we : De-aerating (bleeding) the Fuel System Dynamo Rear Bush ... Engine Identification Engine Number Engine Views Fan Belt Fault Finding . Fuel Filter Element Change Fuel Oil and Storage .. Hints Introduction Leaks Lubricating Oils Oil Filter Element Change Overseas Companies . Parts Illustrations Post Delivery Checkover Precautions against Frost Preparing the Engine for Return to Servive Preventive Maintenance Runaing Adjustment Running-in Starting Starting Difficulty Stopping, Valve Tip Clearance Withdrawing an Engine from Servive 38 16 34 48 18 18 15 VS 28 4)