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
NOTE: Some systems may be programmed to activate themselves only
when the brake pedal is pressed, so read your vehicle owner's manual
thoroughly to find out if you have this option.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems
Vehicles equipped with ABS have the ability to turn the engine brake OFF if a
wheel-slip condition is detected. The engine brake will automatically turn itself ON
once the wheel slip is no longer detected.
The DDEC system will deactivate the engine brake system when the engine speed
falls below a preset rpm or when the vehicle slows down to a preset speed,
depending on DDEC programming. This prevents stalling the engine. The engine
brake can also be used with vehicle Cruise Control turned ON.
Operating on Flat, Dry Pavement
Use the following guidelines when driving on flat, dry pavement:
• If driving on flat, dry, open stretches with a light load and greater slowing power
is not required, place the progressive braking switch in the LOW position.
• If you find you are still using the service brakes, move the progressive braking
switch to a higher position until you do not need to use the service brakes to slow
the vehicle down.
• If you are carrying a heavier load and road traction is good, move the progressive
braking switch to the HIGH position.
• Check your progressive braking switch often for proper position, since road
conditions can change quickly. Never skip a step when operating the progressive
braking switch. Always go from OFF to LOW, and then to a higher position.
Operating Down a Long, Steep Grade
An explanation of speed; may be helpful in understanding how to use the engine
brake system while descending a grade. Control Speed is the constant speed at
which the forces pushing the vehicle forward on a grade are equal to the forces
holding it back, without using the vehicle service brakes. In other words, this is the
speed the vehicle will maintain without using the service brakes or fueling.
NOTICE: Failure to keep the vehicle within safe control speed limits while
descending a grade may result in vehicle or property damage or both.
Use the following guidelines when descending a long, steep grade:
1. Before beginning the descent, determine if your engine brake system is
operating properly by lifting your foot briefly off the accelerator pedal. You
should feel the system activate.
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