Bulletin Reference Number: A1/54/09 4th November 2009

Product 4006 and 4012 Change of Starter Motor

Bulletin

Market Electric Power

Application 4006 and 4012 Engine Models

As part of the continuous improvement programme, Perkins is

Description announcing the introduction of a new and improved starter motor
on all 4006 and 4012 models.
Improved component reliability
Features/Benefits
Smaller / Lighter product

Modern/Proven technology with a gear reduced starter

Availability Production introduction is due to commence March 2010.

The existing MS1 Starter motor will remain in production to
support the Aftermarket requirements.

Pricing Information
The change will not affect the engine pricing.
Extended operating temperature: -40.Deg C to +105.Deg C
General Comments (increased from the previous -30.Deg C to + 105.Deg C)

Longer life brushes

Soft engagement system that improves the ability for the starter
pinion to engage with the ring gear.

Mounted control relay.

Where twin starters are featured and a single starter requires
replacement, it is essential that it is replaced with the same type
starter.
Old & new type starters should not be mixed on the same
engine.

Information contained in this publication is Perkins Confidential: Green.

Discretion is recommended when distributing.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Issued by: IPS&M Marketing, Peterborough, PE1 5NA, England.
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 Bulletin Reference Number: A1/54/09 4th November 2009

Product Bulletin 4006 and 4012 Change of Starter Motor

Following diagram shows the change to the connection positions on the starter
motor:-
SWITCH TERMINAL 
M6x1P TORQUE TO 
5 – 7 Nm 

NEW
BATTERY TERMINAL
M12x1.75P TORQUE 
TO 24.7‐27.5Nm 

GROUND TERMINAL
M12x1.75P TORQUE 
TO 24.7‐27.5Nm 

SWITCH TERMINAL 
M6x1P 

BATTERY TERMINAL 
M12x1.75P 

OLD  GROUND TERMINAL
M12x1.75P  
 

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Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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OLD
OLD

NEW
NEW

OLD

NEW

OLD
NEW

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Information contained in this publication is Perkins Confidential: Green.
Discretion is recommended when distributing.
Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Issued by: IPS&M Marketing, Peterborough, PE1 5NA, England.
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Information is correct at time of going to print.