EPA04 MBE 4000 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE To the Operator experienced, trained personnel to provide prompt preventive maintenance and skilled engine repairs. This guide contains instructions on the safe operation and preventive maintenance of your Detroit Diesel MBE 4000 engine. Maintenance instructions cover routine engine services such as lube oil and ﬁlter changes in enough detail to permit self-servicing if desired. 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. 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. NOTICE: Coolant must be inhibited with the recommended Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA) listed in this 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. 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 Trademark Information Detroit Diesel®, DDEC®, and Diagnostic Link® are registered trademarks of Detroit Diesel Corporation. Nexiq™is a trademark of Nexiq Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) i DDC-SVC-MAN-0056 04/08 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION

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EPA04 MBE 4000 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION SUMMARY .......................................................................... 1 ENGINE OPERATION ..................................................................... 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................... 4 COOLING SYSTEM ......................................................................... 6 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM ...................................................................... 6 FUEL SYSTEM ................................................................................

7 COMPRESSED AIR ......................................................................... 9 LUBRICATING OIL AND FILTERS .................................................. 9 IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................. 10 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 11 ENGINE CONVERSIONS AND MODIFICATIONS .......................... 11 GENERAL VIEW OF THE MBE 4000 ENGINE ............................... 11 ENGINE TYPE PLATE ..................................................................... 14 DETAILS ON THE PLATE ..........................................................

14 ENGINE FEATURES ....................................................................... 15 EXHAUST BRAKE/CONSTANT-THROTTLE VALVES .................... 16 TURBO BRAKE, OPTIONAL ........................................................... 17 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION ................................................. 17 ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................. 18 DDEC-ECU — ENGINE-RESIDENT CONTROL UNIT ............... 19 VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT ......................................................... 20 SENSOR LOCATIONS ................................................................

20 OPERATION ........................................................................................ 22 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................ 22 CHECKING THE BATTERIES ..................................................... 22 CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL ....................................................... 23 CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL (COLD CHECK) ................ 24 ADDING FUEL ............................................................................. 24 PRIMING THE FUEL SYSTEM ................................................... 24 STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS STARTING AN ENGINE THAT HAS NOT BEEN RUN FOR A LONG TIME ................................................................................. 26 MONITORING ENGINE OPERATION ............................................. 27 BATTERY CHARGE .................................................................... 27 OIL PRESSURE .......................................................................... 27 EXCESSIVE IDLING ................................................................... 28 CHANGING THE IDLE SPEED ....................................................... 28 SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE ...................................................

28 SHUTTING DOWN AFTER HIGH LOAD OPERATION ............... 28 EMERGENCY RUNNING MODE .................................................... 29 STOP ENGINE OVERRIDE OPTION .............................................. 29 COLD WEATHER OPERATION ...................................................... 30 WINTER FRONTS ....................................................................... 30 CLEANING AND STORAGE ............................................................... 31 CLEANING THE ENGINE ................................................................ 31 HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING EQUIPMENT .............................

31 CLEANING THE COOLING SYSTEM ............................................. 31 DEGREASING ............................................................................. 32 STORAGE ........................................................................................ 33 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................... 34 EMERGENCY STARTING ............................................................... 34 TROUBLESHOOTING THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM .......................................................................................... 34 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................

35 SERVICE PRODUCTS ......................................................................... 48 DIESEL FUELS ................................................................................ 48 FLOW IMPROVERS .................................................................... 48 KEROSENE ................................................................................. 48 ENGINE OILS .................................................................................. 49 SYNTHETIC OILS ....................................................................... 49 COOLANT ........................................................................................

50 FULLY-FORMULATED ANTIFREEZE ......................................... 50 WATER ........................................................................................ 50 COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 51 COOLANT CONCENTRATION ................................................... 51 iv All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) DDC-SVC-MAN-0056 04/08 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION

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