DETROIT GHG17 DD User Manual

Name: DETROIT GHG17 DD
Brand: DETROIT
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DDC-SVC-MAN-0192

GHG17 DD Medium Duty

Operators Manual

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Detroit Diesel

Corporation is registered to ISO 9001:2001.

Diesel Corporation is a Daimler company.

Printed in U.S.A.

Table of Contents2
California Proposition 65 Warning and Engine Idle Notice5
Forward6
Introduction6
Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert6
Personnel Requirements6
Engine Conversions and Modifications7
Acronyms and Abbreviations7
To the Operator9
Caution Summary11
Engine Indentification19
Engine Components - GHG17 Medium Duty Platform19
Engine Model and Serial Number Designation22
First Time Start Preparations26
System Checks26
Starting the Engine29
Cold Weather Operation30
Detroit Diesel Electronic Control System Operation32
Detroit Diesel Electronic Control System Features35
Changing the Idle Speed35
Stop Engine Override Option35
Engine Brake35
Anti-Lock Braking Systems36
Engine Protection36
California Engine Idle Limiting36
Idle Shutdown Timer37
Engine Systems38
GHG17 Medium Duty Aftertreatment System40
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Information41
Aftertreatment Device Operating Requirements42
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank43
Aftertreatment Maintenance44
Performing a Parked Regeneration - GHG1745
Diesel Particulate Filter Service Record47
Service Record47
Instrument Panel Lamps48
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level Warning Lamps52
Aftertreatment System Driver Notifications and Actions53
Preventive Maintenance Intervals56
GHG17 Medium Duty Preventive Maintenance Tables60
DD5 Short Haul60
DD5 Long Haul61
DD5 Severe Service62
DD8 Short Haul63
DD8 Long Haul64
DD8 Severe Service65
Routine Preventive Maintenance68
Monitoring the Lubricating Oil68
Monitoring the Lubricating Oil Filter69
Monitoring the Cooling System70
Checking for Coolant Leaks70
Inspection of the Radiator71
Monitoring the Fuel Filters72
Adjusting the Valve Lash72
Monitoring the Belt Tensioner73
Poly-V-Belt Inspection73
Inspection of the Air Intake System75
Monitoring the Air Cleaner75
Monitoring the Exhaust System76
Monitoring the Aftertreatment System76
Inspection of the Air Compressor76
Monitoring the Fuel and Fuel Tank76
Inspection of Hoses and Fittings for Fuel Leaks77
Inspection of the Turbocharger and Charge Air Cooler78
Inspection of the Battery78
Steam Cleaning the Engine79
Inspection of the Battery-Charging Alternator80
Checking the Vibration Damper80
How to Procedures82
How to Select Lubricating Oil82
How to Replace the Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter83
How to Select Diesel Fuel85
How to Replace the Fuel Filters88
Engine out of Fuel - How to Restart92
How to Clean an Engine95
Cleaning/Flushing the Cooling System95
Coolant Selections and Maintenance97
Coolant Fill Options98
Coolants for Detroit™ Engines98
Maintenance100
Appendix A - Definitions107
Appendix B - General Coolant Information108
Appendix C - Detroit™ Cooling System Maintenance Products110
Customer Assistance113
Availability of Detroit™ Service Outlets113
Detroit Genuine Coolant Engine Products114
Engine Oil Capacities116

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DETROIT GHG17 DD Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Power Output	350-505 hp
Torque	1250-1850 lb-ft
Fuel System	High Pressure Common Rail
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Aftertreatment	SCR, DPF
Fuel	Diesel
Configuration	Inline 6-Cylinder
Emission Standards	EPA 2017, GHG17
Displacement	12.8L
Emissions Compliance	EPA 2017, GHG17

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