Perkins 402J 403J 404J Industrial Engine Manual Set PDF

Perkins 402J 403J 404J engine manual set covering operation, maintenance, systems operation, testing, adjusting and technical specifications for a wide range of Perkins 400J Series industrial diesel engines.

This downloadable PDF collection contains three genuine Perkins publications with a combined total of 248 pages. Together, the manuals provide essential information for servicing, maintaining, testing and identifying faults on Perkins 402J, 403J and 404J industrial engines.

The set is particularly useful for owners, engineers, mechanics and workshops working with machinery fitted with the Perkins 403J-17 engine, including certain JCB compact excavators and other industrial equipment.

Manual 1 – Operation and Maintenance Manual

Publication number: M0087369-11
Publication date: June 2025

Models covered:

• Perkins 402J-05
• Perkins 403J-07
• Perkins 403J-11
• Perkins 403J-11T
• Perkins 403J-15
• Perkins 403J-17
• Perkins 403J-17T
• Perkins 404J-22

This manual contains operating instructions, engine identification information, maintenance schedules, fluid recommendations, servicing procedures, filter replacement information and general engine care.

Manual 2 – Systems Operation, Testing and Adjusting

Publication number: M0087365-02
Publication date: October 2022

Models covered:

• Perkins 402J-05
• Perkins 403J-07
• Perkins 403J-11
• Perkins 403J-11T
• Perkins 403J-15
• Perkins 403J-17
• Perkins 403J-17T

This manual explains how the main engine systems operate and includes testing, checking and adjustment procedures. It covers subjects such as the fuel system, lubrication system, cooling system, air inlet, exhaust, valve mechanism, electrical components and engine timing.

It also includes useful diagnostic procedures for checking oil pressure, compression, fuel delivery, valve clearances and other engine operating conditions.

Manual 3 – Specifications Manual

Publication number: M0087375-01
Publication date: October 2020

Models covered:

• Perkins 402J-05
• Perkins 403J-07
• Perkins 403J-11
• Perkins 403J-11T
• Perkins 403J-15
• Perkins 403J-17
• Perkins 403J-17T

The specifications manual provides technical data, dimensions, tolerances, valve tappet clearances and tightening torques for engine components.

Information includes:

• Cylinder head tightening procedures
• Valve and tappet clearances
• Rocker shaft torque settings
• Main bearing specifications
• Connecting rod settings
• Crankshaft and camshaft data
• Fuel injector specifications
• Injection pump information
• Flywheel and housing torques
• Lubrication system specifications
• Cooling system specifications
• Inlet and exhaust manifold settings
• Timing gear information
• General engine tightening torques

Manual Details

Make: Perkins
Engine family: 400J Series
Document type: Operation, maintenance, testing, adjusting and specifications
Number of manuals: 3
Combined length: 248 pages
Language: English
Format: PDF download

This Perkins 402J 403J 404J engine manual set provides a useful combination of routine maintenance information, detailed testing procedures and workshop specifications in one collection.

After purchase, an instruction PDF is available through your order. The complete manual set will be supplied by Filemail download link, normally within one hour during working hours.

Please check the engine model and publication numbers before ordering. Engine identification details are normally shown on the engine identification plate.