MBE 900 ENGINE 2007 OPERATOR'S GUIDE NOTICE: Under no circumstances should a starting aid such as ether be used to run the engine until the fuel system is primed. Injector damage will result if this method is used. If an external starting aid is used, the heat generated by the external fuel source will cause the injector tips to be damaged when the fuel cools them. The injector plunger and bushing can be scored from running without lubrication. NOTICE: Engines equipped with starting devices dependent on compressed air or gas reservoirs should always be primed before initial startup.
Otherwise, reserve pressure can be exhausted and injectors may be damaged from lack of lubrication and cooling. To insure prompt starting and even running, the fuel system must be primed if air has entered the fuel system. Priming can be performed by using the priming pump on the fuel filter or by connecting a manual or electric priming pump to the fuel filter housing. All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08) 25 DDC-SVC-MAN-0040 0704 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION