Engine Equipment
DETROIT DIESEL
Service
Periodically perform the, following service items to
assure good performance:
1. Remove the fluid cylinder and lubricate the valve
around the pusher pin under the gasket with a few
drops of oil.
2. Lubricate the actuator cable.
3. Actuate the valve with the cable to distribute the oil
on the cable and allow the oil to run down through the
valve.
4. Remove any dirt from the orifice by removing the
air inlet housing fitting, the orifice block and the
screen. Then blow air through the orifice end only.
5. Assemble and tighten the air inlet housing fitting to
the actuator valve and tube.
6. Check for leakage of fluid (fogging) on the outside
of the engine air inlet housing by actuating the
starting aid while the engine is stopped. If fogging
occurs, disassemble and retighten the air inlet housing
fitting to the housing.
CAUTION: Do not actuate the starting aid more
than once with the engine stopped. Over-loading
the engine air box with this high volatile fluid
could result in a minor explosion.
Fig. 9 - Quick-Start Assembly
7. Check the fluid cylinder for hand tightness.
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