Name: Detroit Diesel MBE 900
Brand: Detroit Diesel
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Table of Contents4
Introduction12
Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert12
Personnel Requirements13
Engine Conversions and Modifications13
Caution Summary14
Engine Operation14
Preventive Maintenance15
Electrical System17
Cooling System19
Air Intake System19
Fuel System20
Starting Aids21
Compressed Air23
Lubricating Oil and Filters23
Aftertreatment System23
Engine Identification25
Engine Components25
Engine Model and Serial Number Designation30
Certification Labels31
Operating Instructions for Starting the Engine32
First Time Start Preparation32
System Checks32
Cooling System Checks32
Lubrication System Checks33
Checking the Oil Level33
Extended Storage35
Fuel System Checks35
Adding Fuel37
Priming the Fuel System37
Other Checks37
Starting the Engine-For the First Time39
Electric Starter40
Running the Engine40
Oil Pressure41
Warm-Up41
Inspection41
Transmission41
Fluid Leaks41
Crankcase41
Turbocharger41
Avoid Unnecessary Idling42
Stopping the Engine42
Emergency Jump Starting42
Routine Engine Start43
Starting the Engine-Routine44
Checking the Coolant Level (Cold Check)46
Checking the Coolant Level (Hot Check)46
Monitoring Engine Operation46
Battery Charge47
Oil Pressure47
Excessive Idling47
Changing the Idle Speed47
Shutting down the Engine48
Shutting down after High Load Operation48
Emergency Running Mode48
Stop Engine Override Option49
Cold Weather Operation49
Winter Fronts50
Ddec VI System51
Motor Control Module51
Common Powertrain Controller52
Ddec Features53
Cruise Control53
Data Recording Capability55
Engine Brakes55
Engine Protection56
California Engine Idle Limiting56
Idle Shutdown Timer57
Ddec VI Operation57
Stop Engine Override Switch58
Immediate Speed Reduction59
Red Stop Lamp59
Diagnostic Tool59
Flashing Malfunction Codes59
Ddec VI Engine Driving Tips62
Accelerating the Vehicle62
Cruise Control62
Engine Brakes and Cruise Control64
Shifting64
Idling65
Engine Brake System66
Exhaust Brake/Constant-Throttle Valves, Optional66
Anti-Lock Braking Systems67
Driving on Flat, Dry Pavement67
Descending a Long, Steep Grade67
Driving on Wet or Slippery Pavement69
Engine Systems70
Fuel System70
Lubrication System70
Air System70
Cooling System70
Electrical System71
Exhaust System71
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System71
Aftertreatment System72
Operating Requirements73
Maintenance73
Parked Regeneration74
Hazardous Applications76
Dpf Stationary Regen Only = 0-Disabled76
Dpf Stationary Regen Only = 1-Enabled76
Service Record76
Instrument Panel Lamps78
Maintenance81
Scheduled Intervals81
Maintenance Schedule Types81
Severe Service81
Short-Haul81
Long-Haul82
Maintenance Intervals82
Schedule Use82
Maintenance Tables83
Preventive Maintenance Intervals87
Item 1 - Lubricating Oil/ Filter87
Item 2 - Cooling System Flush and Fill89
Item 3 - Valve Lash Checking and Adjustment90
Item 4 - Drive Belts90
Item 5 - Fuel / Water Separator91
Item 6 - Fuel Filters91
Item 7- Air System91
Item 8- Exhaust System92
Item 9- Air Compressor92
Item 10 - Aftertreatment System (Ats)92
Item 11 - Vibration Damper93
Item 12 - Fepto Torsional Damper Checking93
Required Maintenance Operations93
Engine Inspecting93
Coolant Concentration Checking93
Coolant Flushing and Changing95
Cooling System Inspecting97
How-To Section98
How to Select Lubricating Oil98
Lubricant Requirements98
Cold Weather Starting98
Synthetic Oils99
The Use of Supplemental Additives100
When to Change Oil100
Disposing of Waste Oil100
How to Replace the Lube Oil and Filters101
Oil Centrifuge103
How to Select Diesel Fuel104
Quality104
Fuel Contamination105
Biodiesel105
Prohibited Additives105
Used Lubricating Oil106
Fuel Additives with Sulfur or Sulfated Ash106
Gasoline106
How to Replace the Fuel Filter/Water Separator Filters106
Primary Fuel Filter106
Secondary Fuel Filter108
Draining the Fuel Filter/Water Separator109
Engine out of Fuel - How to Restart109
How to Clean the Engine109
High-Pressure Cleaning Equipment110
How to Clean the Cooling System110
Degreasing111
How to Select Coolant112
Definitions112
Approved Coolants112
Eg & Water Plus Sca Inhibitor or Pg & Water Plus113
Sca Inhibitor113
Mixing Eg or Pg Antifreeze and Water114
Recycled Antifreeze115
Eg/Water + Oat Inhibitor or Pg/Water + Oat Inhibitor115
Water Only + Sca or Water Only + Oat Inhibitor116
Water Requirements118
Coolants Not Recommended118
All Antifreezes and Coolants Containing118
Phosphate118
Automotive Type Coolants118
Methyl Alcohol-Based Antifreeze118
Glycol-Based Coolants Formulated for Hvac119
Additives Not Recommended119
Soluble Oils119
Chromate119
Coolant Inhibitor Test Intervals119
Supplemental Coolant Additives for Fully Formulated Coolant120
Maintenance Intervals120
Sca Test Procedures122
Need Release Coolant Filters (Non-Oat Systems)123
Dropout124
Coolant Extender Inhibitor Additive for "Oat" Coolant124
Oat Coolant Drain Interval125
Chronic Coolant System Problems125
Detroit Diesel Cooling System Maintenance Products125
Power Cool Scas125
Power Cool Coolant Filter Elements125
Power Cool Cleaners125
Summary of Coolant Recommendations126
Coolant Life of Glycol Coolant127
Coolant Life of Oat Coolant127
Coolant Life of Other Coolants127
Coolant Flushing and Changing127
Cooling System Inspecting129
Troubleshooting130
Engine Storage143
Preparing Engine for Storage143
Temporary Storage (30 Days or Less)143
Extended Storage (more than 30 Days)144
Procedure for Restoring to Service an Engine that Has Been in Extended Storage147
Customer Assistance149
Road Service in the U.s. or Canada151
Working with Detroit Diesel Service Outlets152
Step One152
Step Two152
Step Three153
Specifications154
Fuel and Lubricating Oil Filters154
Oil Pan Capacity154
Power Cool Engine Products154
Power Cool Fully Formulated Ieg Coolant154
Power Cool 2000 and 3000 Supplemental Coolant Additive155
Power Cool 3000 Supplemental Additive Coolant Filters156
Power Cool Supplemental Additive Need Release Coolant Filters156
Power Cool Plus Extended Life Oat Coolant157
Power Cool Plus Extender for Use with Power Cool Plus Oat Coolant157
Power Cool Cooling System Cleaners157
Power Trac Coolant Testing and Analysis Products158

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Brand	Detroit Diesel
Model	MBE 900
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