Engines three minutes to reduce and stabilize internal en- gine temperatures before stopping. CAUTION Except in emergency, do not shut down the MBE900 engine when the coolant temperature is above 194°F (90°C). To do so could damage the engine. 4. Check the crankcase oil level while the engine is stopped. Maintain the oil level between the add and full marks on the dipstick. 3. Turn off the ignition switch and shut down the engine. 5. Turn off the ignition switch and shut down the en- gine. Caterpillar 6. If equipped with an idle shutdown timer, it can be set to shut the engine down after a preset amount of time.
Ninety seconds before the preset shutdown time, the CHECK ENGINE indicator will begin to flash at a rapid rate. If the position of the clutch pedal or service brake changes during this final ninety seconds (diagnostic light flashing) the idle shutdown timer will be disabled until reset. CAUTION Stopping the engine immediately after it has been working under load can result in overheating and accelerated wear of the engine components. Exces- sive temperatures in the turbocharger center hous- ing will cause oil coking problems. Follow the pro- cedure outlined below to allow the engine to cool. 7. After stopping the engine, fill the fuel tank. 8.
If temperatures below 32°F (0°C) are expected, al- low the engine water jacket expansion tank to cool, then check the coolant for proper antifreeze protec- tion. The cooling system must be protected against freezing to the lowest expected outside tempera- ture. Add permanent-type antifreeze if required. 1. With the vehicle stopped, apply the parking brakes. 2. Reduce the engine speed to low idle. 3. Place the transmission shift lever in neutral. NOTE: If the engine has been operating at low loads, run it at low idle for 30 seconds before stopping. If the engine has been operating at high- way speed or at high loads, run it at low idle for 9.
Repair any leaks, perform minor adjustments, tighten loose bolts, etc. Observe the vehicle mile- age or the service meter reading, if so equipped. Perform periodic maintenance as instructed in the 4.25