Detroit Diesel MBE 900 Manual

MBE 900 ENGINE 2007 OPERATOR'S GUIDE
To the Operator
This guide contains instructions on
the safe operation and preventive
maintenance of your Detroit Diesel
MBE 900 engine. Maintenance
instructions cover routine engine
services such as lube oil and filter
changes in enough detail to permit
self-servicing if desired.
The operator should become familiar
with the contents of this guide before
operating the engine or carrying out
maintenance procedures.
Power-driven equipment is only
as safe as the person operating the
controls. You are urged, as the
operator of this diesel engine, to keep
fingers and clothing away from the
revolving belts, drive shafts, etc. on
engine installation.
Throughout this guide CAUTIONS
regarding personal safety and
NOTICES regarding engine
performance or service life will
appear. To avoid personal injury and
ensure long engine service life, always
heed these instructions.
Whenever possible, it will benefit you
to rely on an authorized Detroit Diesel
service outlet for all your service
needs from maintenance to major
parts replacement. Authorized service
outlets worldwide stock factory
original parts and have the specialized
equipment and experienced, trained
personnel to provide prompt
preventive maintenance and skilled
engine repairs.
The information and specifications
in this publication are based on the
information in effect at the time of
approval for printing. Contact an
authorized Detroit Diesel service
outlet for information on the latest
revision. The right is reserved to
make changes at any time without
obligation.
TheMBE900engineisbuiltin
accordance with sound technological
principles and based on state-of-the-art
technology.
Despite this the engine may constitute
a risk of damage to property or injury
to persons if it is not used for its
intended purpose
The engine should not be modified or
converted in an incorrect manner or
the safety instructions included in this
manual disregarded.
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NOTICE:
Coolant must be inhibited with the
recommended SCAs (supplemental
coolant additives) listed in the
How To section of this engine
operators guide. In addition, the
engine can be equipped with a
coolant filter/inhibitor system as an
installed option or as an after-sale
item. Failure to check and
maintain SCA levels at required
concentrations will result in
severe damage (corrosion) to
the engine cooling system and
related components.
WARRANTY
The applicable engine warranty is
contained in the booklet “Warranty
Information for MBE 900 Engines,”
available from authorized Detroit
Diesel service outlets.
Keep this Operators Guide with
the engine installation at all
times. It contains important
operating, maintenance, and safety
instructions.
Trademark Information
DDC®, Detroit Diesel®, DDEC®,
Optimized Idle®, Diagnostic Link®,
reliabilt®, POWER Trac®, POWER
COOL®, and POWER GUARD®
are registered trademarks of Detroit
Diesel Corporation. Delco Remy® is
a registered trademark of Delco Remy
America, Inc. Bosch® is a registered
trademark of Robert Bosch Company
N.A. Fuel Pro®, and Mega Filter®
are registered trademarks of Davco
Manufacturing, L.L.C.Nexiq™ is a
trademark of Nexiq Technologies,
Inc. PowerBand® is a registered
trademark of Gates Rubber Company.
Tectyl® is a registered trademark of
Daubert Chemical Company, Inc.
Biobor® is a registered trademark of
United States Borax and Chemical
Corporation. DuPont® is a registered
trademark of E.I. DuPont de Nemours
and Company, Inc. All other
trademarks used are the property of
their respective owners.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 1
NON-GENUINE AND REBUILT COMPONENT QUALITY ALERT .. 1
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 2
ENGINE CONVERSIONS AND MODIFICATIONS .......................... 2
CAUTION SUMMARY .......................................................................... 3
ENGINE OPERATION ..................................................................... 3
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................... 6
COOLING SYSTEM ......................................................................... 8
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM ...................................................................... 8
FUEL SYSTEM ................................................................................ 9
STARTING AIDS .............................................................................. 10
COMPRESSED AIR ......................................................................... 12
LUBRICATING OIL AND FILTERS .................................................. 12
AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ........................................................ 12
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION .................................................................. 14
ENGINE COMPONENTS ................................................................. 14
ENGINE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATION ............. 19
CERTIFICATION LABELS ............................................................... 20
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STARTING THE ENGINE .......... 21
FIRST TIME START PREPARATION .............................................. 21
SYSTEM CHECKS .......................................................................... 21
COOLING SYSTEM CHECKS .................................................... 21
LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHECKS ............................................. 22
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 22
EXTENDED STORAGE .......................................................... 24
FUEL SYSTEM CHECKS ............................................................ 24
ADDING FUEL ........................................................................ 26
PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM ............................................... 26
OTHER CHECKS ........................................................................ 26
STARTING THE ENGINE-FOR THE FIRST TIME ...................... 28
ELECTRIC STARTER ............................................................. 29
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RUNNING THE ENGINE ................................................................. 29
OIL PRESSURE .......................................................................... 30
WARM-UP ................................................................................... 30
INSPECTION ............................................................................... 30
TRANSMISSION ..................................................................... 30
FLUID LEAKS ......................................................................... 30
CRANKCASE .......................................................................... 30
TURBOCHARGER .................................................................. 30
AVOID UNNECESSARY IDLING ................................................. 31
STOPPING THE ENGINE ................................................................ 31
EMERGENCY JUMP STARTING .................................................... 31
ROUTINE ENGINE START .............................................................. 32
STARTING THE ENGINE-ROUTINE ........................................... 33
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL (COLD CHECK) ................ 35
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL (HOT CHECK) .................. 35
MONITORING ENGINE OPERATION ............................................. 35
BATTERY CHARGE .................................................................... 36
OIL PRESSURE .......................................................................... 36
EXCESSIVE IDLING ................................................................... 36
CHANGING THE IDLE SPEED ....................................................... 36
SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE ................................................... 37
SHUTTING DOWN AFTER HIGH LOAD OPERATION ............... 37
EMERGENCY RUNNING MODE .................................................... 37
STOP ENGINE OVERRIDE OPTION .............................................. 38
COLD WEATHER OPERATION ...................................................... 38
WINTER FRONTS ....................................................................... 39
DDEC VI SYSTEM ............................................................................... 40
MOTOR CONTROL MODULE ......................................................... 40
COMMON POWERTRAIN CONTROLLER ..................................... 41
DDEC FEATURES ........................................................................... 42
CRUISE CONTROL ..................................................................... 42
DATA RECORDING CAPABILITY ............................................... 44
ENGINE BRAKES ....................................................................... 44
ENGINE PROTECTION .............................................................. 45
CALIFORNIA ENGINE IDLE LIMITING ....................................... 45
IDLE SHUTDOWN TIMER .......................................................... 46
DDEC VI OPERATION ..................................................................... 46
STOP ENGINE OVERRIDE SWITCH ......................................... 47
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IMMEDIATE SPEED REDUCTION ............................................. 48
RED STOP LAMP ........................................................................ 48
DIAGNOSTIC TOOL .................................................................... 48
FLASHING MALFUNCTION CODES ...................................... 48
DDEC VI ENGINE DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 51
ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE ..................................................... 51
CRUISE CONTROL ......................................................................... 51
ENGINE BRAKES AND CRUISE CONTROL .................................. 53
SHIFTING ........................................................................................ 53
IDLING ............................................................................................. 54
ENGINE BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................................. 55
EXHAUST BRAKE/CONSTANT-THROTTLE VALVES,
OPTIONAL ....................................................................................... 55
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS ................................................... 56
DRIVING ON FLAT, DRY PAVEMENT ............................................. 56
DESCENDING A LONG, STEEP GRADE ....................................... 56
DRIVING ON WET OR SLIPPERY PAVEMENT .............................. 58
ENGINE SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 59
FUEL SYSTEM ................................................................................ 59
LUBRICATION SYSTEM ................................................................. 59
AIR SYSTEM ................................................................................... 59
COOLING SYSTEM ......................................................................... 59
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................... 60
EXHAUST SYSTEM ........................................................................ 60
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM .................................. 60
AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ............................................................ 61
OPERATING REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 62
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 62
PARKED REGENERATION ............................................................. 63
HAZARDOUS APPLICATIONS ................................................... 65
DPF STATIONARY REGEN ONLY = 0-DISABLED ................ 65
DPF STATIONARY REGEN ONLY = 1-ENABLED ................. 65
SERVICE RECORD ......................................................................... 65
INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS ........................................................... 67
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 70
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SCHEDULED INTERVALS .............................................................. 70
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TYPES ......................................... 70
SEVERE SERVICE ................................................................. 70
SHORT-HAUL ......................................................................... 70
LONG-HAUL ........................................................................... 71
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ................................................. 71
SCHEDULE USE ............................................................................. 71
MAINTENANCE TABLES ................................................................ 72
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS .................................. 76
ITEM 1 – LUBRICATING OIL/ FILTER ........................................ 76
ITEM 2 – COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH AND FILL ....................... 78
ITEM 3 – VALVE LASH CHECKING AND ADJUSTMENT .......... 79
ITEM 4 – DRIVE BELTS .............................................................. 79
ITEM 5 – FUEL / WATER SEPARATOR ...................................... 80
ITEM 6 – FUEL FILTERS ............................................................ 80
ITEM 7– AIR SYSTEM ................................................................ 80
ITEM 8– EXHAUST SYSTEM ..................................................... 81
ITEM 9– AIR COMPRESSOR ..................................................... 81
ITEM 10 – AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM (ATS) ........................ 81
ITEM 11 – VIBRATION DAMPER ................................................ 82
ITEM 12 – FEPTO TORSIONAL DAMPER CHECKING ............. 82
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ................................... 82
ENGINE INSPECTING ................................................................ 82
COOLANT CONCENTRATION CHECKING .................................... 82
COOLANT FLUSHING AND CHANGING ........................................ 84
COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTING .................................................. 86
HOW-TO SECTION .............................................................................. 87
HOW TO SELECT LUBRICATING OIL ............................................ 87
LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 87
COLD WEATHER STARTING ..................................................... 87
SYNTHETIC OILS ....................................................................... 88
THE USE OF SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIVES .............................. 89
WHEN TO CHANGE OIL ............................................................. 89
DISPOSING OF WASTE OIL ...................................................... 89
HOW TO REPLACE THE LUBE OIL AND FILTERS ....................... 90
OIL CENTRIFUGE ........................................................................... 92
HOW TO SELECT DIESEL FUEL ................................................... 93
QUALITY ..................................................................................... 93
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FUEL CONTAMINATION ............................................................. 94
BIODIESEL ............................................................................. 94
PROHIBITED ADDITIVES ........................................................... 94
USED LUBRICATING OIL ....................................................... 95
FUEL ADDITIVES WITH SULFUR OR SULFATED ASH ........ 95
GASOLINE .............................................................................. 95
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
FILTERS ........................................................................................... 95
PRIMARY FUEL FILTER ............................................................. 95
SECONDARY FUEL FILTER ....................................................... 97
DRAINING THE FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR ............... 98
ENGINE OUT OF FUEL — HOW TO RESTART ............................. 98
HOW TO CLEAN THE ENGINE ...................................................... 98
HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ............................. 99
HOW TO CLEAN THE COOLING SYSTEM .................................... 99
DEGREASING ............................................................................. 100
HOW TO SELECT COOLANT ......................................................... 101
DEFINITIONS .............................................................................. 101
APPROVED COOLANTS ............................................................ 101
EG & WATER PLUS SCA INHIBITOR OR PG & WATER PLUS
SCA INHIBITOR ...................................................................... 102
MIXING EG OR PG ANTIFREEZE AND WATER ................... 103
RECYCLED ANTIFREEZE ..................................................... 104
EG/WATER+OATINHIBITORORPG/WATER+OAT
INHIBITOR .............................................................................. 104
WATER ONLY + SCA OR WATER ONLY + OAT INHIBITOR . 105
WATER REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 107
COOLANTS NOT RECOMMENDED .......................................... 107
ALL ANTIFREEZES AND COOLANTS CONTAINING
PHOSPHATE ........................................................................... 107
AUTOMOTIVE TYPE COOLANTS .......................................... 107
METHYL ALCOHOL-BASED ANTIFREEZE ........................... 107
GLYCOL-BASED COOLANTS FORMULATED FOR HVAC ... 108
ADDITIVES NOT RECOMMENDED ........................................... 108
SOLUBLE OILS ....................................................................... 108
CHROMATE ............................................................................ 108
COOLANT INHIBITOR TEST INTERVALS ................................. 108
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SUPPLEMENTAL COOLANT ADDITIVES FOR FULLY
FORMULATED COOLANT ...................................................... 109
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS .................................................. 109
SCA TEST PROCEDURES ......................................................... 111
NEED RELEASE COOLANT FILTERS (NON-OAT SYSTEMS) . 112
DROPOUT ................................................................................... 113
COOLANT EXTENDER INHIBITOR ADDITIVE FOR “OAT”
COOLANT ................................................................................... 113
OAT COOLANT DRAIN INTERVAL ........................................ 114
CHRONIC COOLANT SYSTEM PROBLEMS ............................. 114
DETROIT DIESEL COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
PRODUCTS ................................................................................. 114
POWER COOL SCAS ............................................................. 114
POWER COOL COOLANT FILTER ELEMENTS .................... 114
POWER COOL CLEANERS ................................................... 114
SUMMARY OF COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS .................... 115
COOLANT LIFE OF GLYCOL COOLANT ............................... 116
COOLANT LIFE OF OAT COOLANT ...................................... 116
COOLANT LIFE OF OTHER COOLANTS .............................. 116
COOLANT FLUSHING AND CHANGING ................................... 116
COOLING SYSTEM INSPECTING ............................................. 118
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 119
ENGINE STORAGE ............................................................................. 132
PREPARING ENGINE FOR STORAGE .......................................... 132
TEMPORARY STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS) ......................... 132
EXTENDED STORAGE (MORE THAN 30 DAYS) ...................... 133
PROCEDURE FOR RESTORING TO SERVICE AN ENGINE
THAT HAS BEEN IN EXTENDED STORAGE ............................. 136
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ................................................................. 138
ROAD SERVICE IN THE U.S. OR CANADA ................................... 140
WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERVICE OUTLETS ............ 141
STEP ONE ................................................................................... 141
STEP TWO .................................................................................. 141
STEP THREE .............................................................................. 142
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 143
FUEL AND LUBRICATING OIL FILTERS ........................................ 143
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OIL PAN CAPACITY .................................................................... 143
POWER COOL ENGINE PRODUCTS ............................................ 143
POWER COOL FULLY FORMULATED IEG COOLANT ............. 143
POWER COOL 2000 AND 3000 SUPPLEMENTAL COOLANT
ADDITIVE .................................................................................... 144
POWER COOL 3000 SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIVE COOLANT
FILTERS ...................................................................................... 145
POWER COOL SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIVE NEED RELEASE
COOLANT FILTERS .................................................................... 145
POWER COOL PLUS EXTENDED LIFE OAT COOLANT .......... 146
POWER COOL PLUS EXTENDER FOR USE WITH POWER
COOL PLUS OAT COOLANT ...................................................... 146
POWER COOL COOLING SYSTEM CLEANERS ...................... 146
POWER TRAC COOLANT TESTING AND ANALYSIS
PRODUCTS ................................................................................. 147
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INTRODUCTION
This guide is intended for use by the
operator of an MBE 900 diesel engine
used in the following applications:
□On-Highway Vehicles
□Fire Truck or Crash/Rescue
Vehicles
Non-Genuine and Rebuilt
Component Quality Alert
Electronic engine controls have
been instrumental in aiding engine
manufacturers in meeting the stringent
emission requirements of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
(U.S. EPA) and the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) and
also in meeting the ever-increasing
performance demands of the customer.
Maintenance procedures must
be followed in order to continue
satisfactory performance and
durability and to ensure coverage of
the engine under the manufacturer's
warranty. Many of these maintenance
procedures also ensure that the
engine continues to comply with
applicable emissions standards.
Proper maintenance procedures, using
specific components engineered to
comply with emissions regulations,
may be performed by an authorized
Detroit Diesel distributor or dealer,
an independent outlet or the operator
or owner. The owner is responsible
for determining the suitability of
components to maintain emissions
compliance during the engine's useful
emission life.
Detroit Diesel cautions that the
indiscriminate rebuilding of precision
components, without the benefitof
specifications, specialized equipment,
and knowledge of the electronic
operating system, will jeopardize
performance or lead to more serious
problems, and can take the engine
outside of compliance with U.S. EPA
or CARB emissions standards.
There are other components in
an engine, such as turbocharger,
camshaft, piston, etc., which
are specifically designed and
manufactured to exacting standards
for emissions compliance. It is
important that these components, if
replaced, modified or substituted, can
be verified to ensure that the engine
remains in compliance with emissions
standards. The use of inadequately
engineered, manufactured or tested
components in repair or rebuild of
the engine may be in violation of the
federal Clean Air Act and applicable
U.S. EPA or CARB regulations.
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Furthermore, modern engines exhibit
operating parameters which require
the use of proper fluids, such as
fuel, coolant and lubricating oil, to
maintain long engine life. The use of
fluids that do not meet Detroit Diesel
Corporation specifications may result
in early wear out or engine failure.
Personnel Requirements
Work on the engine should be carried
out only by skilled technicians who
have been instructed in the specific
skills necessary for the type of work
being performed.
Engine Conversions and
Modifications
The function and safety of the engine
could be affected if unauthorized
modifications are made. Detroit
Diesel will not accept responsibility
for any resulting damage.
Tampering with the fuel injection
system and engine electronics could
also affect the engine's power output or
exhaust emission levels. Compliance
with the manufacturer's settings
and with statutory environmental
protection regulations cannot then be
guaranteed.
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CAUTION SUMMARY
The following cautions must be
observed by the operator of the
vehicle or equipment in which this
engine is installed and/or by those
performing basic engine preventive
maintenance. Failure to read and heed
these cautions and exercise reasonable
care for personal safety and the
safety of others when operating the
vehicle/equipment or performing basic
engine preventive maintenance may
result in personal injury and engine
and/or vehicle/equipment damage.
Engine Operation
Observe the following cautions when
operating the engine.
FIRE
To avoid injury from fire, keep all
potential ignition sources away
from diesel fuel, including open
flames, sparks, and electrical
resistance heating elements. Do
not smoke when refueling.
HOT EXHAUST
During parked regeneration the
exhaust gases will be extremely
HOT and could cause a fire
if directed at combustible
materials. The vehicle must be
parked outside.
PERSONAL INJURY
Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
□Always start and operate an
engine in a well ventilated
area.
□If operating an engine in
an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
□Do not modify or tamper
with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
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CAUTION SUMMARY
Preventive Maintenance
Observe the following cautions when
performing preventative maintenance.
HOT OIL
To avoid injury from hot oil, do
not operate the engine with the
rocker cover(s) removed.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from slipping and
falling, immediately clean up any
spilled liquids.
USED ENGINE OIL
To avoid injury to skin from
contact with the contaminants in
used engine oil, wear protective
gloves and apron.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury when working
near or on an operating engine
equipped with an hydraulic
clutch fan, remove loose items
of clothing and jewelry. Tie back
or contain long hair that could
be caught in any moving part
causing injury. The hydraulic fan
may start without warning.
HOT COOLANT
To avoid scalding from the
expulsion of hot coolant, never
remove the cooling system
pressure cap while the engine is
at operating temperature. Wear
adequate protective clothing
(face shield, rubber gloves,
apron, and boots). Remove the
cap slowly to relieve pressure.
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PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from the
projection of tools or other
objects that may fall on or behind
the vibration damper of an
engine, always check and remove
these items before starting the
engine.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from contact
with rotating parts when an
engine is operating with the air
inlet piping removed, install an
air inlet screen shield over the
turbocharger air inlet. The shield
prevents contact with rotating
parts.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury when using
caustic cleaning agents, follow
the chemical manufacturers
usage, disposal, and safety
instructions.
FIRE
To avoid injury from combustion
of heated lubricating-oil vapors,
stop the engine immediately if an
oilleakisdetected.
FIRE
To avoid injury from fire, do not
smoke or allow open flames when
workingonanoperatingengine.
FIRE
To avoid injury from fire from a
buildup of volatile vapors, keep
the engine area well ventilated
during operation.
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Electrical System
Observe the following cautions when
jump starting an engine, charging a
battery, or working with the vehicle
electrical system.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from accidental
engine startup while servicing
the engine, disconnect/disable
the starting system.
Electrical Shock
To avoid injury from electrical
shock, use care when connecting
battery cables. The magnetic
switch studs are at battery
voltage.
Battery Explosion and Acid Burn
To avoid injury from battery
explosion or contact with battery
acid, work in a well ventilated
area, wear protective clothing,
and avoid sparks or flames near
the battery. If you come in contact
with battery acid:
□Flush your skin with water.
□Applybakingsodaorlimeto
help neutralize the acid.
□Flush your eyes with water.
□Get medical attention
immediately.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
To avoid injury from electrical
shock, do not touch battery
terminals, alternator terminals, or
wiring cables while the engine is
operating.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
High voltage can remain inside
the Electrostatic Oil Separator
after removal. Wait 30 minutes
after turning off the ignition
before removing the separator.
Never touch parts through
ventilation openings or impeller
opening with finger or conductive
items (e.g. screwdriver or wire).
High voltage can remain inside
the Electrostatic Oil Separator for
up to 12 hours after the ignition
is turned off.
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Cooling System
Observe the following cautions when
servicing the cooling system.
HOT COOLANT
To avoid scalding from the
expulsion of hot coolant, never
remove the cooling system
pressure cap while the engine is
at operating temperature. Wear
adequate protective clothing
(face shield, rubber gloves,
apron, and boots). Remove the
cap slowly to relieve pressure.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from slipping and
falling, immediately clean up any
spilled liquids.
Air Intake System
Observe the following cautions when
working on the air intake system.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from hot surfaces,
wear protective gloves, or allow
engine to cool before removing
any component.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from contact
with rotating parts when an
engine is operating with the air
inlet piping removed, install an
air inlet screen shield over the
turbocharger air inlet. The shield
prevents contact with rotating
parts.
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Fuel System
Observe the following cautions when
fueling the vehicle or working with
the fuel system.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from fuel spills,
do not overfill the fuel tank.
FIRE
To avoid injury from fire, contain
and eliminate leaks of flammable
fluids as they occur. Failure to
eliminate leaks could result in
fire.
PERSONAL INJURY
To prevent the escape of high
pressure fuel that can penetrate
skin, ensure the engine has
been shut down for a minimum
of 10 minutes before servicing
any component within the high
pressure circuit. Residual high
fuel pressure may be present
within the circuit.
FIRE
To avoid injury from fire, keep all
potential ignition sources away
from diesel fuel, including open
flames, sparks, and electrical
resistance heating elements. Do
not smoke when refueling.
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