SERIES 60 ON-HIGHWAY ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE Authorized Detroit Diesel service outlets are properly equipped and have the trained technicians to perform this service. tightness. Bolts should be retightened, if necessary. Priming is not normally required if the filter elements are filled with clean fuel when installed and the manifolds are not drained of fuel. If the engine is equipped with a fuel/water separator, drain off any water that has accumulated. Water in fuel can seriously affect engine performance and may cause engine damage. Detroit Diesel recommends installation of a fuel/water separator wherever water contamination is a concern.
Figure 4 Maintenance-Free Battery Other Checks Starting the Engine Make sure the transmission is filled to the proper level with the fluid recommended by the gear manufacturer. Do not overfill. Before starting the engine the first time, perform the operations listed in the System Checks section. Make sure cable connections to the storage batteries are clean and tight. Check the hydrometer “eye” of maintenance-free batteries for charge. See Figure 4. NOTICE: The turbocharger may be seriously damaged if the engine is cranked with the air shutdown in the closed position. If lead-acid or low-maintenance batteries are used, make sure battery electrolyte level is normal.
An emergency manual or automatic shutdown system, must be set in the open position before starting. Check the turbocharger for signs of oil or exhaust leaks. Leaks should be corrected before starting the engine. Check engine mounting bolts for All information subject to change without notice. 17 DDC-SVC-MAN-0039 Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION