OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A FIRST TIME START OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR A FIRST TIME START When preparing to start a new or newly overhauled engine which has been in storage, perform all of the operations listed below. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious engine damage. Before a routine start, refer to the MAINTENANCE section and see the daily checks for your engine. PERSONAL INJURY To avoid injury when working near or on an operating engine, remove loose items of clothing and jewelry. Tie back or contain long hair that could be caught in any moving part causing injury. System Checks PERSONAL INJURY Perform the following system checks before starting for the first time.
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Cooling System Checks Check the cooling system as follows: Always start and operate an engine in a well ventilated area. 1. Make sure all drain cocks in the cooling system are installed (drain cocks are often removed for shipping) and are closed tightly. If operating an engine in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. 2.
Remove the radiator pressure control cap and fill with genuine Detroit Diesel POWER COOL ® antifreeze or an equivalent quality ethylene glycol or propylene glycol-base antifreeze solution in the required concentration. In extremely hot environments, properly inhibited water may be used in the summer. Keep the coolant level at the bottom of the Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system or emission control system. 14 All information subject to change without notice. DDC-SVC-MAN-0039 Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION