WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST
To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the
engine in a well-ventilated area. Engine exhaust is toxic.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the
vehicle is parked on a level surface, parking brake is set, and the
wheels are blocked.
NOTICE:
If no oil pressure is shown after approximately 10 seconds, stop
the engine and determine the cause. Running the engine with no oil
pressure could result in engine damage.
6. Start the engine with the accelerator pedal in the idle position. Monitor the
oil pressure gauge or indicator lamp.
Keep the engine running at idling
speed
until the oil pressure reading is 14 psi (97 kPa) or more.
7. Allow engine to reach operating temperature 60ºC (140ºF).
NOTICE:
Increasing engine speed above idle before oil pressure has
stabilized may cause severe engine damage.
8. Increase engine speed to 1800 rpm for three minutes.
9. Return the engine to idle and allow to idle for approximately one minute,
then shut down the engine.
10. Check for leaks. Repair if necessary.
Checking Other Engine Parts
Check the engine compartment as follows:
• Make sure the transmission is filled to the proper level with the fluid
recommended by the gear manufacturer. Do not overfill.
• Make sure cable connections to the storage batteries are clean and tight.
• Check for cracks in the battery cases (1), for tightness of the cable clamps (2) at
the terminals, and for corrosion of the terminals (3). Service or replace as
needed.
• To provide corrosion protection, apply dielectric grease liberally to the terminal
pads.
DD Platform EuroIV Operators Manual
All information subject to change without notice.
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