SERIES 60 ON-HIGHWAY ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE Engine Out of Fuel — How to Restart NOTICE: Do not allow the fuel level in the see-thru cover to fall below the top of the collar, since this may lead to interruption of the fuel flow and engine stalling. When an engine has run out of fuel, there is a definite procedure to follow when restarting it. NOTICE: 13. After the air is purged and with the engine still running, loosen the vent cap. The fuel level in the cover will start falling. When the fuel level falls to the top of the collar, tighten the vent cap quickly by hand . The starting motor and fuel pump should never be used to prime the fuel filters.
Prolonged used of the starting motor and fuel pump to prime the fuel system can result in damage to the starter, fuel pump and injectors and cause erratic running of the engine due to the amount of air in the fuel lines and filters. 14. Shut down the engine and tighten the collar again by hand . Restart the engine and check for leaks. NOTE: The filter cover will not fill completely during engine operation. It will gradually fill over time, and the fuel level will rise as the filter medium becomes clogged. The filter element does nor require changing until the fuel level has risen to the top of the element, or after one year of service, whichever comes first.
Engines with Spin-On Filters Use the following procedure for an engine with spin-on filters. 1. Fill the fuel tank with the recommended grade of fuel. If only partial filling is possible, add a minimum of 10 gallons (38 liters) of fuel to the tank. 2. Close the fuel shutoff valve (if installed) on the secondary filter head and remove the spin-on fuel filters. Fill with clean fuel through the fuel inlet holes (the outer ring of small holes on the element) to insure the fuel is filtered. 3. Thread the elements onto the adaptor inserts until the gaskets All information subject to change without notice. 87 DDC-SVC-MAN-0039 Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION