OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparations for Starting
the Engine the First Time
When preparing to start a new or
newly overhauled engine which has
been in storage, perform all of the
operations listed below. Failure to
follow these instructions may result
in serious engine damage. Before a
routine start, see the “Daily” checks
for your engine. Refer to section
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.
Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
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Always start and operate an
engine in a well ventilated
area.
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If operating an engine in
an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
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Do not modify or tamper
with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
To avoid injury when working
near or on an operating engine,
remove loose items of clothing,
jewelry, tie back or contain long
hair that could be caught in any
moving part causing injury.
Cooling System Checks
1. Make sure all drain cocks in
the cooling system are installed
(drain cocks are often removed
for shipping) and are closed
tightly.
2. Remove the radiator pressure
control cap and
fi
ll with genuine
Detroit Diesel
Power Cool
antifreeze or an equivalent quality
ethylene glycol or propylene
glycol-base antifreeze solution
in the required concentration.
In extremely hot environments,
properly inhibited
water may
be used in the summer. Keep
the coolant level at the bottom
of the
fi
ller neck to allow for
expansion of the coolant. For
more detailed recommendations,
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All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. May 2004)
DDC-SVC-MAN-0057 0305
Copyright © 2003 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
