Lister Petter Ac-Ad Operators Manual
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ISSUE 11: MAY 2000 THE 'A' SERIES OPERATORS HANDBOOK HANDBOOK CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION .............................. SECTION 1 STARTING AND STOPPING ........................... SECTION 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................. SECTION 3 OIL AND FUEL SPECIFICATIONS.................... SECTION 4 PARTS AND SERVICE ................................. SECTION 5 INDEX ..................................................... SECTION 6 Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook i ii Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION CONTENTS page page 1.1 Introduction ................................................... 1.2 1.11 Rotation ....................................................... 1.8 1.2 How to use this Users Handbook .................. 1.2 1.12 Idling Speed ................................................ 1.8 1.3 Engine Features ............................................ 1.3 1.13 Air Cleaner .................................................. 1.8 1.4 Safety Precautions ........................................ 1.4 1.14 Battery Charging System ............................ 1.8 1.5 Safety Symbols ............................................. 1.6 1.15 Lifting the Engine ........................................ 1.8 1.6 Caring for Your new Engine .......................... 1.7 1.16 Guards ........................................................ 1.8 1.7 Running-in ..................................................... 1.7 1.17 Lubricating Oil Pressure .............................. 1.9 1.8 Engine Serial Number ................................... 1.8 1.18 Exhaust ....................................................... 1.9 1.9 Nomenclature ................................................ 1.8 1.19 Engine Controls .......................................... 1.9 1.10 Builds .......................................................... 1.8 1.20 Ambient Temperature.................................. 1.9 Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook 1.1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Introduction The information given is subject to the WARNING The purpose of this handbook is to lay Company’s current Conditions of Tender down operating guidelines for the current and Sale, and is for the assistance of users This warning symbol draws attention to special instructions or procedures which, AC1 and AD1 industrial engine ranges. and is based upon results obtained from tests carried out at the place of if not strictly observed, may result in The specification details given apply to manufacture. This Company does not personal injury. a range of engines and not to any one guarantee that the same results will be particular engine, in cases of difficulty the obtained elsewhere under different user should consult the local Lister-Petter conditions. WARNING Distributor or Dealer for further advice and A WARNING SYMBOL WITH THIS TYPE technical assistance. 1.2 How to use this Operators OF TEXT DRAWS ATTENTION TO The information, specifications, SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS OR illustrations, instructions and statements Handbook PROCEDURES WHICH, IF NOT contained within this publication are given It is recommended the individual steps STRICTLY OBSERVED, MAY RESULT IN with our best intentions and are believed contained in the various maintenance or SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, OR LOSS to be correct at the time of going to press. repair operations are followed in the OF LIFE. Our policy is one of continued sequence in which they appear. development and we reserve the right to When a diesel engine is operating or Note: amend any technical information with or being overhauled there are a number of A note is used to draw your attention to without prior notice. associated practices which may lead to additional or important information. Whilst every effort is made to ensure personal injury or product damage. the accuracy of the particulars contained Your attention is drawn to the symbols within this publication neither the shown and described below which are Manufacturer, Distributor or Dealer shall applied throughout this publication. in any circumstances be held liable for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof. CAUTION This caution symbol draws attention to special instructions or procedures which, if not correctly followed, may result in damage to or destruction of equipment. 1.2 Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1.3 Engine Features Fuel Tank Filler Air Cleaner Fuel Tank AC1 Fuel Pump Lifting Eye Fuel Injector Starting Handle Housing Flywheel Oil Filter AC1 'Q' Build AD1 Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook 1.3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Safety Precautions 1.4.2 Alternator Precautions from the battery will cause irreparable The following safety precautions are of The following points must be strictly damage unless the stator leads from the a general nature more specific precautions observed when charge windings are fitted rectifier/regulator have been removed. appear where they are relevant. otherwise serious damage can be done. • Never remove any electrical cable 1.4.3 Starter Battery Precautions WARNING while the battery is connected in the • Do not smoke near the batteries. circuit. Starting any diesel engine can be • Keep sparks and flames away from dangerous in the hands of inexperienced • Only disconnect the battery with the the batteries. people. Engine operators must be engine stopped and all switches in the Batteries contain sulphuric acid - if the instructed in the correct procedures before OFF position. • attempting to start any engine. acid has been splashed on the skin, • Always ensure that cables are fitted eyes or clothes flush it away with to their correct terminals. copious amounts of fresh water and 1.4.1 Before Starting Precautions A short circuit or reversal of polarity seek medical aid. Ensure the engine is free to turn • will ruin diodes and transistors. Keep the top of the battery well without obstruction. • • Never connect a battery into the ventilated during charging. Check that the lubricating oil level is • system without checking that the Disconnect the battery negative correct. • voltage and polarity are correct. (earth) lead first and reconnect last. The oil sump must be filled to the ‘full’ • Never flash any connection to check • Switch off the battery charger before or ‘max’ mark on the dipstick; do not the current flow. overfill. disconnecting the charger leads. • Never experiment with any • Never 'flash' connections to check • Check that the fuel supply is adequate adjustments or repairs to the system. and the system is primed. current flow. • The battery and charge windings must • Ensure that the battery is connected, • Never experiment with adjustments or be disconnected before commencing repairs to the system. fully charged and serviceable. any electric welding when a pole strap • Where possible, disengage the driven is directly or indirectly connected to the • A damaged or unserviceable battery equipment while starting. engine. must never be used. WARNING Starting engines that are fitted with charge windings which have been disconnected 1.4 Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1.4.4 General Precautions 1.4..5 Lifting Precautions • Ensure the engine is securely The following points must be mounted. considered before attempting to lift the engine. • Ensure that there is a generous supply of cooling and combustion air • Ensure the lifting equipment to be available. used has the correct capacity to lift the engine. • Keep the engine and surrounding area clean. • Single lifting equipment must only be used when a single lifting eye is fitted. • Keep all safety guards in position. When two engine lifting eyes are fitted Keep the body and clothing clear of • • suitable lifting equipment designed to all moving or hot parts. give two vertical lifts from directly • Never allow any part of the body to above the engine lifting eyes must be come into contact with high pressure used. fuel oil, for example when testing fuel • Check that the engine lifting eyes are injection equipment. not damaged and that they are secure. Thoroughly clean any lubricating or • • To prevent damage to the cylinder fuel oil from the skin as soon as head cover ensure that there is practicable after contact. clearance between the lifting • Rectify all fuel and oil leaks as soon equipment hooks and the cover. as practicable and clean any spillages when they occur. • Engine lifting eyes must not be used WARNING to lift the complete plant. Engine lifting eyes must not be used to lift the complete plant. Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook 1.5 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.5 Safety Symbols This section identifies the ISO 8999 symbols currently used by Lister-Petter. 1.6 Lister-Petter AC1 and AD1 Operators Handbook GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1.6 Caring for Your new Engine 1.7 Running-in This handbook has been supplied with A gradual running-in of a new engine your new engine to help assist you in the is not necessary. Extended light load correct operation and maintenance of your running early in the life of the engine may engine. cause detrimental damage to the cylinder To obtain the best performance from bore allowing lubricating oil to enter the your engine you must ensure that all the exhaust system. instructions given in "3.16 Maintenance Maximum load can be applied to the Schedule" are correctly carried out at the engine as soon as it enters service. prescribed intervals. To help assist engine running-in, all Some maintenance work can only be engines are