SERIES 60 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE
FLAMES, EXPLOSION AND
TOXICITY
To avoid injury from flames,
explosion, and toxicants when
using ether, the following
precautions must be taken:
Do not smoke when servicing
ether system.
Work in well ventilated area.
Do not work near open
flames, pilot flames (gas or
oil heaters), or sparks.
Do not weld or carry an open
flame near the ether system if
you smell ether or otherwise
suspect a leak.
Initial Engine Start
To start a Series 60 engine, make sure
the transmission is in neutral and turn
the ignition key on.
You will notice that both the Amber
Warning Lamp and the Red Stop Lamp
will come on. This is the result of
the Detroit Diesel Electronic Control
(DDEC
®
) computer diagnosing
the system to ensure everything is
functional, including the light bulbs
for the warning lights. If everything
is OK, both lights will go out in
approximately five seconds.
Start the engine after the lights go
out. If starting a vehicle, start the
engine with foot off the foot pedal.
NOTICE:
If the warning lights stay on, or
do not come on momentarily after
turning on the ignition, contact DDC
Technical Service. Operating the
engine under these circumstances
may result in engine damage.
Electric Starter —
Start an engine
equipped with an electric starting
motor as follows:
1. With foot OFF the foot pedal,
press the starter switch firmly.
NOTICE:
To prevent serious starting motor
damage, do not press the starter
switch again after the engine has
started.
2. If the engine fails to start within
15 seconds, release the starter
switch and allow the starter to
cool for 15 seconds before trying
again. If the engine fails to start
after four attempts, an inspection
should be made to determine the
cause.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)
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