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
• Methoxy propanol-based antifreeze must not be used in Detroit™ engines
because it is not compatible with fluorocarbon elastomer seals found in the
cooling system.
• Glycol-based coolants formulated for Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning
(HVAC) must not be used in Detroit™ engines. These coolants generally contain
high levels of phosphates, which will form deposits on hot internal engine
surfaces, reduce heat transfer, and cause water pump seal leaks.
• Waterless-type coolants must not be used.
• Nitrite Organic Acid Technology (NOAT)must not be used in Detroit™
engines because with poor maintenance components become more vulnerable.
Non-Formulated Additives NOT Permitted
The following additives should not be used in Detroit™ engines:
• Soluble Oils: Soluble oil additives are not approved for use in Detroit™ engine
cooling systems. A small amount of oil adversely affects heat transfer. For
example, a 1.25% concentration of soluble oil increases the fire deck temperature
6%. A 2.50% concentration increases the fire deck temperature 15%. The use of
soluble oil additives may result in engine overheating and/or failure.
• Chromates: Chromate additives are not approved for use in Detroit™ engine
cooling systems. Chromate additives can form chromium hydroxide, commonly
called “green slime.” This, in turn, can result in engine damage due to poor heat
transfer. Cooling systems operated with a chromate-inhibited coolant must be
chemically cleaned with Detroit™ Genuine Coolant Twin Pack cooling system
cleaner/conditioner (or equivalent sulfamic acid/sodium carbonate cleaner) and
flushed.
• Phosphate Inhibitors: Phosphate has tendency to form deposits on surfaces
transferring high heat which ultimately affect cooling capabilities. Phosphate
deposits on water pump seals will result in coolant leakage across seal faces.
Maintenance
Topping Off Coolant
The coolant level should be checked daily and at each service interval. If topping
off is necessary, add coolant which is identical to the initial–fill coolant. Extended
Life Coolants (ELC) also known as Organic Acid Technology Coolants (OAT)
should be topped-off with a coolant of the same formulation; Standard Life
Coolants (SLC) also known as Conventional should also be topped-off with a
coolant of the same formulation.
Silicated Organic Acid technology (Si-OAT) should only be topped off with
Silicated Organic Acid technology (Si-OAT) listed on DFS 93K217. Do not mix
with other coolants even if they are the same color.
How to Procedures
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