SERIES 60 ON-HIGHWAY ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE 6. Drain the fuel tank. Refill with enough clean No. 1 diesel fuel or pure kerosene to permit the engine to operate for about ten (10) minutes. If draining the fuel tank is not convenient, use a separate, portable supply of recommended fuel. 9. Stop the engine and allow to cool. Then disconnect the fuel return line and the inlet line at the primary filter and securely plug both to retain the fuel in the engine. 10. Transmission: Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for prolonged storage. NOTE:
If engines are stored where condensation of water in the fuel tank may be a problem, additives containing methyl carbitol or butyl cellusolve may be added to the fuel. Follow manufacturer's instructions for treatment. Where biological contamination of fuel may be a problem, add a biocide such as Biobor® JF (or equivalent) to the fuel. When using a biocide, follow the manufacturer's concentration recommendations and observe all cautions and warnings. 11. Power Take-Off: If equipped, follow manufacturer's recommendations for prolonged storage. NOTICE:
Failure to properly seal off the turbocharger air inlet and exhaust outlet openings before engine storage may permit air drafts to circulate through the turbocharger and rotate the turbine/compressor shaft without an adequate flow of lubricating oil to the center housing bearings. This can result in severe bearing damage. 7. Drain the fuel system and remove the fuel filters. Dispose of used filters in an environmentally responsible manner, according to state and/or federal (EPA) recommendations. Fill the new filters with No. 1 diesel fuel or pure kerosene and install on the engine. 12. Turbocharger:
Since turbocharger bearings are pressure lubricated through the external oil line leading from the oil filter adaptor while the engine is operating, no further attention is required. However, the turbocharger air inlet and turbine exhaust outlet connection 8. Operate the engine for five (5) minutes to circulate the clean fuel throughout the engine. Be sure the engine fuel system is full. All information subject to change without notice. 115 DDC-SVC-MAN-0039 Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION