User Manual

SERIES 50 OPERATOR'S GUIDE
FLAMES, EXPLOSION AND
TOXICITY
To avoid injury from flames,
explosion, and toxicants when
using ether, the follow i ng
precautions must be taken:
□ Do not smoke when servicing
ether system.
□ Work in well ventilated area.
□ Do not work near open flames,
pilot flames (gas or oil
heaters), or sparks.
□ Do not w eld or c arry an open
flame near the ether system if
you smell ether or otherwise
suspect a leak.
Initial Engine Start
To start a Series 50 engine, make sure
the transmission is in neutral and turn
the ignition key on.
You will notice that both the yellow
Check Engin Light (CEL) and the red
Stop Engine Ligh t (SEL) will come
on.
This is the result of th e Detr oit
Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC®)
computer diagnosing the system
to ensure everything is functional,
including the light bulbs for the
warning lights. If everything is
OK, b oth lights will go out in
approximately five seconds.
Start the en gi ne after the lights go
out. If starting a vehicle, start the
engine with foot off the foot pedal.
NOTICE:
If the operating lights stay on,
consult with DDC Technical Service.
Operating the engine under these
circumstances may result in engine
damage.
Electric Starter — Start an engine
equipped with an electric starting
motor as follows:
1. With foot OFF the fo ot pedal,
press the starter switch firmly.
NOTICE:
To prevent serious starting motor
damage, do not press the starter
switch again after the engine has
started.
2. If the engin e fails to start within
15 seconds, release the starter
switch and allow the starter to
cool for 15 seconds before trying
again. If the engine fails to start
after four attempts, an inspection
should be made to determine the
cause.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04) 19
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