Operators Manual
Table Of Contents
- California Proposition 65 Warning and Engine Idle Notice
- Forward
- To the Operator
- Caution Summary
- Engine Identification
- Operating Instructions for Starting the Engine
- First Time Start Preparations
- System Checks
- Starting the Engine for the First Time
- Starting the Engine
- Running the Engine
- Stopping the Engine
- Emergency Jump Starting
- Routine Engine Start
- Monitoring the Engine Operation
- Changing the Idle Speed
- Shutting Down the Engine after High Load Operation
- Emergency Running Mode
- Stop Engine Override Option
- Cold Weather Operation
- First Time Start Preparations
- Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC) System
- Engine Brake System
- Engine Systems
- EPA07 Aftertreatment Device
- EPA10 Aftertreatment System
- GHG14 Aftertreatment System
- GHG17 Aftertreatment System
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Information
- Aftertreatment Device Operating Requirements
- EPA10 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Purge Cycle
- EPA10/GHG14/GHG17 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank
- Aftertreatment Maintenance
- Performing a Parked Regeneration - EPA07
- Performing a Parked Regeneration - EPA10/GHG14
- Performing a Parked Regeneration
- Hazardous Applications
- Service Record
- Instrument Panel Lamps
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level Warning Lamps
- Aftertreatment System Driver Notifications and Actions
- DEF Post-Run Indicator Lamp
- Preventive Maintenance Intervals
- EPA07/EPA10/GHG14/GHG17 Preventive Maintenance Tables - 93K222(CK-4) and 93K223(FA-4)
- EPA07/EPA10/GHG14/GHG17 Preventive Maintenance Tables - 93K218(CJ-4)
- EPA07/EPA10/GHG14/GHG17 Preventive Maintenance Tables for Recreational Vehicles
- Routine Preventive Maintenance
- Monitoring the Lubricating Oil
- Monitoring the Lubricating Oil Filter
- Monitoring the Cooling System
- Inspection of the Radiator
- Monitoring the Cooling System Filter
- Monitoring the Fuel Filters
- Adjusting the Valve Lash
- Monitoring the Belt Tensioner
- Poly-V-Belt Inspection
- Monitoring the Serpentine Belts
- Inspection of the Air Intake System
- Monitoring the Air Cleaner
- Monitoring the Exhaust System
- Monitoring the Aftertreatment System
- Inspection of the Air Compressor
- Monitoring the Fuel and Fuel Tank
- Inspection of Hoses and Fittings for Fuel Leaks
- Inspection of the Turbocharger and Charge Air Cooler
- Inspection of the Battery
- Steam Cleaning the Engine
- Inspection of the Battery-Charging Alternator
- Lubricating the Fan Hub
- Checking the Vibration Damper
- How to Procedures
- How to Select Lubricating Oil
- How to Select Lubricating Oil (EPA07)
- When to Change Oil
- How to Replace the Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter
- How to Select Diesel Fuel
- How to Replace the Fuel Filters
- Removal of the Fuel Prefilter - Two-Filter System
- Installation of the Fuel Prefilter - Two-Filter System
- Removal of the Water Coalescer/Final Filter - Two-Filter System
- Installation of the Coalescer/Final Filter - Two-Filter System
- Removal of the Final Filter - Three-Filter System
- Installation of the Final Filter - Three-Filter System
- Removal of the Prefilter - Three-Filter System
- Installation of the Prefilter - Three-Filter System
- Removal of the Water Separator/Coalescer - Three-Filter System
- Installation of the Water Separator/Coalescer - Three-Filter System
- Engine Out of Fuel – How to Restart
- How to Clean an Engine
- Cleaning/Flushing the Cooling System
- Coolant Selections and Maintenance
- Coolant Fill Options
- Coolants for Detroit™ Engines
- Maintenance
- Appendix A - Definitions
- Appendix B - General Coolant Information
- Appendix C - Detroit™ Cooling System Maintenance Products
- How to Replace the Coolant Filter
- Checking the Hoses
- How to Service the Dry Type Air Cleaner
- Customer Assistance
- Detroit Genuine Coolant Engine Products
- Engine Oil Capacities
Extended Life Coolants
Extended Life Coolant (ELC) contain Organic Acid Technology (OAT) which
provide corrosion protection and inhibit liner cavitation. These coolants require less
maintenance over the useful life of the engine.
ELC antifreeze coolants are commercially available from Detroit™ (recommended)
and other manufacturers as either concentrated or pre-mixed formulations.
Concentrated antifreeze coolants should be mixed at 50% (50% antifreeze/50%
water). All ELC's used must also meet DFS 93K217 specification. Detroit™
requires that these types of coolants to be free of nitrite and phosphate. Detroit™
has found that ELC's containing nitrite may lead to a breakdown of the coolant and
subsequent damage to the cooling system.
These types of coolants should not be mixed with Standard Life Coolants. If an
ELC antifreeze coolant and SLC antifreeze coolants are mixed, damage may not
result, but the long-life advantages of the ELC antifreeze coolant will be lost. In
this event, the coolant should be re-inhibited with OAT inhibitors and confirmed by
analysis or else it must be maintained as an SLC antifreeze coolant.
SLC Antifreeze Coolants
Standard Life Coolant (SLC) contain inhibitor salts, including nitrites, to prevent
liner cavitation. These coolants require interval testing to maintain inhibitor
concentration.
SLC antifreeze coolants are commercially available from Detroit™ (recommended)
and other manufacturers as either concentrated or as pre-mixed antifreeze.
Concentrated antifreeze coolants should be mixed at 50% (50% antifreeze/50%
water). All fully formulated coolants used must also meet DFS 93K217
specification.
NOTE: Fully formulated antifreeze does not require a dosage of
Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) at initial use.
Coolant Fill Options
Coolant Fill Options
The coolants recommended for use in Detroit™ engines are listed in the tables
below. This publication will give a complete explanation of their use.
NOTICE: Required specifications for water, Ethylene Glycol (EG),
Propylene Glycol (PG), inhibitor packages, and inhibitor concentration are
included in the appendix of this publication. To avoid possible engine
damage from inadequate or over-concentrated coolant, this publication
should be read thoroughly before replacing or topping-off coolant.
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