John Deere PowerTech 8.1 L 6081HFN04 Natural Gas Engine Operator Manual OMRG33363

Description

• Model List:
  • PowerTech 8.1 L 6081HFN04 Natural Gas Engine

• 1. Contents
• 1.1. Identification Numbers
• 1.1.1. Record Engine Serial Number
• 1.1.2. Engine Identification Tags
• 1.1.3. Engine Option Codes
• 1.1.4. Handle Compressed Natural Gas Safely
• 1.1.5. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.1.6. Understand Signal Words
• 1.1.7. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.1.8. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.1.9. Illuminate Work Area Safely
• 1.1.10. Work in Clean Area
• 1.1.11. Use Proper Tools
• 1.1.12. Live With Safety
• 1.1.13. Prevent Machine Runaway
• 1.1.14. Handle Fuel SafelyAvoid Fires
• 1.1.15. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.1.16. Handle Starting Fluid Safely
• 1.1.17. In Case of Fire
• 1.1.18. Handle Fluids SafelyAvoid Fires
• 1.1.19. Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
• 1.1.20. Service Machines Safely
• 1.1.21. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.1.22. Protect Against Noise
• 1.1.23. Handling Batteries Safely
• 1.1.24. Prevent Acid Burns
• 1.1.25. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
• 1.1.26. Install All Guards
• 1.1.27. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.1.28. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.1.29. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.1.30. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.1.31. Do Not Open HighPressure Fuel System
• 1.1.32. Protect Against High Pressure Spray
• 1.1.33. Prevent Battery Explosions
• 1.1.34. Avoid Hot Exhaust
• 1.1.35. Work In Ventilated Area
• 1.1.36. Service Cooling System Safely
• 1.1.37. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
• 1.2. Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
• 1.2.1. Natural Gas Fuels
• 1.2.2. Natural Gas Engine BreakIn Oil
• 1.2.3. Natural Gas Engine Oil
• 1.2.4. Oilscan and CoolScan
• 1.2.5. Natural Gas Engine Oil Filter
• 1.2.6. Cold Weather Operation
• 1.2.7. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 1.2.8. Lubricant Storage
• 1.2.9. Mixing of Lubricants
• 1.2.10. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
• 1.2.11. Natural Gas Engine Coolant
• 1.2.12. Engine Coolant Specifications
• 1.2.13. Testing Natural Gas Engine Coolant
• 1.2.14. Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
• 1.2.15. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
• 1.3. Operating the Engine
• 1.3.1. Engine BreakIn
• 1.3.2. Starting the Engine
• 1.3.3. Warming the Engine
• 1.3.4. Changing Engine Speed
• 1.3.5. Idling the Engine
• 1.3.6. Stopping the Engine
• 1.3.7. Using a Booster Battery or Charger
• 1.4. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.4.1. Required EmissionRelated Information
• 1.4.2. Observe Service Intervals
• 1.4.3. Use Correct Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants
• 1.4.4. Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval Chart (for School Bus)
• 1.4.5. Lubrication and Maintenance Service Interval Chart (for Transit Bus/Refuse Truck)
• 1.5. Lubrication and MaintenanceDaily
• 1.5.1. Daily Lubrication and Maintenance
• 1.6. Lubrication Maint./12 Months/25,000 Miles
• 1.6.1. Lubrication and Maintenance12 Months/25,000 Miles
• 1.6.2. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
• 1.6.3. Servicing Battery
• 1.6.4. Checking Belt Tensioner
• 1.6.5. Visually Inspecting Coolant Pump
• 1.6.6. Checking Air Intake System
• 1.6.7. Checking Cooling System
• 1.6.8. Checking Effectiveness of Coolant Solution
• 1.6.9. Replenishing Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCAs) Between Coolant Changes
• 1.6.10. Replacing Spark Plugs
• 1.6.11. Checking Engine Mounts
• 1.6.12. ReTorque Intake And Exhaust Manifold Cap Screws And Nuts
• 1.7. Lubrication Maint./24 Months/50,000 Miles
• 1.7.1. Lubrication and Maintenance24 Months/50,000 Miles
• 1.7.2. Cleaning Crankcase Vent Tube
• 1.7.3. Checking Crankshaft Vibration Damper
• 1.7.4. Inspecting Natural Gas Fuel Lines
• 1.7.5. Pressure Testing Cooling System
• 1.7.6. Flushing and Refilling Cooling System
• 1.7.7. Inspect Thermostat and Test Opening Temperature
• 1.7.8. Inspecting Air Compressor
• 1.7.9. Checking and Adjusting Valve Clearance
• 1.8. Service as Required
• 1.8.1. Additional Service Information
• 1.8.2. Replacing Belts
• 1.8.3. Replacing Air Cleaner Elements
• 1.8.4. Adding Coolant
• 1.8.5. Replacing Natural Gas Filter Element
• 1.8.6. Precautions for Welding on Vehicles Equipped with Electronic Engine Control Unit (ECU)
• 1.8.7. Precautions when Steam Cleaning a Natural Gas Engine
• 1.8.8. Retorque Exhaust Manifold and Intake Manifold
• 1.9. Troubleshooting
• 1.9.1. Diagnostic Overview
• 1.9.2. Using Blink Code Method to Retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
• 1.9.3. Listing of Blink Codes on ECU (For Diagnosing Engine Problems)
• 1.9.4. Natural Gas Engine Component Location Diagram
• 1.10. Storage
• 1.10.1. Engine Storage Guidelines
• 1.10.2. Storing the Engine
• 1.10.3. Removing Engine from Storage
• 1.11. Specifications
• 1.11.1. Engine Specifications
• 1.11.2. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.11.3. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.12. Lubrication and Maintenance Records
• 1.12.1. Using Lubrication and Maintenance Records
• 1.12.2. Daily (Prestarting) Service
• 1.12.3. Months/25,000 Miles Service
• 1.12.4. Months/50,000 Miles Service
• 1.12.5. Service as Required
• 1.13. Emissions System Warranty
• 1.13.1. John Deere Warranty in OEM Applications
• 1.13.2. Emissions System Label
• 1.13.3. Emissions Control Warranty Statement
• 1.13.4. California Emission Control Warranty Statement (California Only)
• 2. Page Number
• 2.1. Section 01
• 2.2. Section 05
• 2.3. Section 10
• 2.4. Section 15
• 2.5. Section 20
• 2.6. Section 25
• 2.7. Section 30
• 2.8. Section 35
• 2.9. Section 40
• 2.10. Section 45
• 2.11. Section 50
• 2.12. Section 55
• 2.13. Section 60
• 2.14. Section 65