MAINTENANCE Preventive Maintenance Intervals This section describes the items listed in the maintenance interval tables. The “Daily” instructions apply to routine or daily starting of the engine. They do not apply to a new engine or one that has been operated for a considerable period of time. Figure 10 Check Oil Level Daily For new or stored engines, refer to the Series 60 Service Manual (6SE483). Follow instructions in Section 13.1 under Preparations for Starting the Engine the First Time . NOTICE: When adding lubricating oil, do not overfill. Oil may be blown out through the crankcase breather if the crankcase is overfilled.
Preventive maintenance other than the “Daily” checks should be performed by authorized Detroit Diesel service outlets. These outlets have the trained personnel and special tools to properly perform all services. All diesel engines are designed to use some oil, so the periodic addition of oil is normal. See Figure 11 to determine the degree of oil usage. Item 1 Lubricating Oil Check the oil level daily with the engine stopped. If the engine has just been stopped and is warm, wait approximately 20 minutes to allow the oil to drain back into the oil pan before checking. Add the proper grade of oil to maintain the correct level on the dipstick. See Figure 10.
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