SERIES 60 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE
becomes clogged. The filter element
does nor require changing until
the fuel level has risen to the top
of the element, or after one year of
service, whichever comes first.
Engine Out of Fuel — How
to Restart
When an engine has run out of fuel,
there is a definite procedure to follow
when restarting it.
NOTICE:
The starting motor and fuel pump
should never be used to prime the
fuel filters. Prolonged used of the
starting motor and fuel pump to
prime the fuel system can result in
damage to the starter, fuel pump
and injectors and cause erratic
running of the engine due to the
amount of air in the fuel lines and
filters.
Engines with Spin-On Filters
Use the following procedure for an
engine with spin-on filters.
1. Fill the fuel tank with the
recommended grade of fuel. If
only partial filling is possible,
add a minimum of 10 gallons (38
liters) of fuel to the tank.
2. Close the fuel shutoff valve (if
installed) on the secondary filter
head and remove the spin-on
fuel filters. Fill with clean fuel
through the fuel inlet holes (the
outer ring of small holes on the
element) to insure the fuel is
filtered.
3. Thread the elements onto the
adaptor inserts until the gaskets
make full contact with the adaptor
head and no side movement
is evident. Tighten filters an
additional one-half turn by hand,
or as indicated on the filter.
4. Open the fuel shutoff valve (if
installed), start the engine and
check for leaks. Shut down the
engine before correcting leaks.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start after
replacement of fuel filters, the fuel
system will require priming with tool
J 5956 or equivalent. Authorized
Detroit Diesel distributors are properly
equipped to perform this service.
Engines with Fuel Pro Filters
Use the following procedure for an
engine with Fuel Pro filters.
1. Remove the vent cap from
the top of the filter by turning
counter-clockwise. Fill the cover
full of clean fuel. After making
sure the O-ring seal is installed on
the vent plug, reinstall the plug
and tighten by hand only.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)
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