Caution Summary WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Always start and operate an engine in a well ventilated area. If operating an engine in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside. Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system or emission control system. WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY To avoid injury from engine shutdown in an unsafe situation, ensure the operator knows how to override the stop engine condition on a DDEC-equipped unit. CAUTION:
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL To avoid injury from loss of vehicle control, do not activate the Engine Brake system under the following conditions: On wet or slippery pavement, unless the vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) and you have had prior experience driving under these conditions. When driving without a trailer (bobtailing) or pulling an empty trailer. If the tractor drive wheels begin to lock or there is fishtail motion after the Engine Brake is activated, deactivate the brake system immediately if this occurs. WARNING: BODILY INJURY To avoid injury from an explosion, do not use ether or starting fluid on engines equipped with a manifold (grid) heater.
Preventive Maintenance Observe the following cautions when performing preventive maintenance. WARNING: 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. 12 All information subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2017 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION DDC-SVC-MAN-0192