DETROIT DIESEL
Operating Instructions
Exhaust System
Avoid Unnecessary Engine Idling
During long engine idling periods, the engine coolant
Drain the condensation from the exhaust line or
temperature will fall below the normal operating
silencer.
range. The incomplete combustion of fuel in a cold
engine will cause crankcase dilution, formation of
lacquer or gummy deposits on the valves, pistons and
Cooling System
rings and rapid accumulation of sludge in the engine.
Drain the cooling system if it is not protected with
NOTE: When prolonged engine idling is
antifreeze and freezing temperatures are expected.
necessary, maintain at least 800 rpm.
Leave the drains open. Open the raw water drains of a
heat exchanger cooling system.
STOPPING
Normal Stopping
Crankcase
1. Release the load and decrease the engine speed. Put
If the engine crankcase was refilled, stop the engine
all shift levers in the neutral position.
after normal operating temperature has been reached,
allow the oil to drain (approximately 20 minutes) back
2. Allow the engine to run at half speed or slower with
into the crankcase and check the oil level. Add oil, if
no load for a short time, then move the stop lever to
necessary, to bring it to the proper level on the
stop to shutdown the engine.
dipstick.
Use only the heavy-duty lubricating oil specified under
Emergency Stopping
Lubricating Oil Specifications.
If the engine does not stop after using the normal
stopping procedure, pull the "Emergency Stop" knob
all the way out. This control cuts off the air to the
Transmission
engine. Do not try to restart again until the cause for
the malfunction has been found and corrected.
Check and, if necessary, replenish the oil supply in the
transmission.
CAUTION: The emergency shut-down system
should never be used except in an emergency.
Use of the emergency shut-down can cause oil
Clean Engine
to be sucked past the oil seals and into the
blower housing.
Clean and check the engine thoroughly to make
certain it will be ready for the next run.
The air shut-off valve, located on the blower air inlet
housing, must be reset by hand and the "Emergency
Refer to Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance and
Stop" knob pushed in before the engine is ready to
perform all of the daily maintenance operations. Also
start again.
perform the operations required for the number of
hours or miles the engine has been in operation.
Fuel System
Make the necessary adjustments and minor repairs to
correct difficulties which became apparent to the
If the unit is equipped with a fuel valve, close it. Fill
the fuel tank; a full tank minimizes condensation.
operator during the last run.
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