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Table of Contents
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Introduction
11
Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert
11
Caution Summary
13
General Information
21
Engine Features
21
Component Location
21
Engine Model and Serial Number Locations
26
Turbocharger Identification
27
Operating Instructions
28
Preparations for First Time Engine Start
28
Cooling System Checks
28
Lubrication System Checks
29
Fuel System Checks
30
Other Checks
31
Starting the Engine
32
Engine Diagnostic Button
33
Initial Engine Start
33
Emergency Jump Starting
34
Running the Engine
36
Oil Pressure
36
Warm-Up
36
Inspection
36
Avoid Unnecessary Idling
37
Stopping the Engine
37
Normal Stopping
37
Shutdown Warning Light and Buzzer
37
Road Operation
38
Cold Weather Operation
38
Hot Weather Operation
39
Extended Idling Periods
39
Series 40 Electronic Control System
41
Series 40 Engine Systems
46
Fuel System
46
Lubrication System
46
Cooling System
46
Electrical System
46
Air Induction System
46
Exhaust System
46
Maintenance Schedules
47
Maintenance Intervals
47
Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance Intervals
63
Item 1 - Lubricating Oil
63
Item 2 - Fuel and Fuel Tank
65
Item 3 - Fuel Lines, Flexible Hoses
66
Pre-Start Inspection
66
Hose Service Life
67
Item 4 - Cooling System
68
Coolant Level
68
Coolant Inhibitors
68
Coolant Drain Interval
68
Item 5 - Turbocharger, Air-To-Air Charge Cooler
70
Item 6 - Battery
70
Item 7- Drive Belts
71
Item 8 - Air Compressor
72
Item 9 - Air Cleaner
72
Air Cleaner Replacement
73
Item 10 - Lubricating Oil Filters
73
Item 11 - Fuel Filters
74
Fuel Filter and Strainer
74
Fuel Pro® 382 Filters
76
Item 12 - Water Pump, Coolant Inhibitor Element
76
Water Pump
76
Coolant Inhibitor Element
76
Item 13 - Cranking Motor
76
Item 14 - Air System
77
Item 15 - Exhaust System
77
Item 16 - Engine (Steam Clean)
77
Item 17 - Radiator
77
Item 18 - Oil Pressure
78
Item 19 - Battery-Charging Alternator
78
Bosch & Delco-Remy Service Requirements
78
Alternator Precautions
78
Item 20 - Engine and Transmission Mounts
79
Item 21 - Crankcase Pressure
79
Item 22 - Fan Hub
79
Item 23 - Thermostat and Seal
80
Item 24 - Crankcase Breather
80
Item 25 - Engine Tune-Up
80
Item 26 - Idler Pulley
81
Item 27 - Vibration Damper
81
Welding Precaution
82
How-To Section
83
How to Select Lubricating Oil
83
Lubricant Selection in North America
83
Lubricant Requirements
83
The Use of Supplemental Additives
84
When to Change Oil
85
Oil Drain Intervals
85
Disposing of Waste Oil
86
How to Replace the Lube Oil Filter
86
Replace Spin-On Type Oil Filter
87
How to Select Fuel Oil
88
Quality
88
Fuel Contamination
89
Prohibited Additives
89
Used Lubricating Oil
89
Gasoline
89
How to Replace the Fuel Filter
90
Replace Fuel Filter and Strainer
90
Prime the Fuel System
92
Replace Fuel/Water Separator Element
94
Replace Fuel Pro Filter Element
94
Engine out of Fuel - How to Restart
97
How to Select Coolant
99
Definitions
99
Approved Coolants
99
Eg or Pg & Water + Sca Inhibitor
100
Mixing Eg or Pg Antifreeze and Water
100
Recycled Antifreeze
102
Eg or Pg & Water + Oat Inhibitor
103
Water Only + Sca or Water Only + Oat Inhibitor
103
Water Requirements
104
Coolants Not Recommended
105
Additives Not Recommended
105
Maintenance
106
Coolant Inhibitor Test Intervals
106
Supplemental Additives
106
Maintenance Intervals
107
Sca Test Procedures
109
Need-Release Filters (Non-Oat Systems)
110
Dropout
111
Extender Additive for Oat Coolant
111
Oat Coolant Drain Interval
111
Chronic Coolant System Problems
112
Maintenance Products
112
Power Cool Scas
112
Power Cool Coolant Filter Elements
112
Power Cool Cleaners
112
Summary of Coolant Recommendations
113
How to Replace the Coolant Filter
115
How to Drain and Flush the Cooling System
116
When to Service the Dry Type Air Cleaner
118
Basic Troubleshooting
119
Engine Storage
126
Preparing Engine for Storage
126
Temporary Storage (30 Days or Less)
126
Extended Storage (more than 30 Days)
127
Restoring Engine to Service
130
Service Publications
132
Detroit Diesel Customer Assistance
133
Motor Coach, Motor Home and Transit Bus Engine
139
Warranty
139
Fire Truck or Crash Vehicle Engine Warranty
142
Construction/Industrial Engine Warranty
145
Prime and Stand-By Power Generator Set Engine Warranty
149
Specifications
152
Fuel and Lubricating Oil Filter Requirements
152
Engine Oil Capacity
152
Power Cool Engine Products
153
Fully Formulated Ieg Coolant
153
Latin American Coolant
153
2000 Supplemental Coolant Additive
154
3000 Supplemental Additive Coolant Filters
155
Supplemental Additive Need-Release Filters
155
Plus Extended Life Oat Coolant
156
Plus Extender for Power Cool Plus Oat Coolant 146 Plus Oat Inhibitor for Water-Only Systems
157
Cooling System Cleaners
157
Coolant Testing and Analysis Products
158
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Language
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