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Lubrication and Maintenance
DODGE
Turbo Diesel
4.
After
engine is started or if engine
fails
to start,
cables
must
be
disconnected
in the following order:
a.
Disconnect
the negative cable at engine ground.
b. Disconnect the negative cable at negative post on
booster
tottery.
c.
Disconnect cable between positive post of
both
batteries.
Warning: Any procedure other than above could result
in:
1) Personal injury
caused
by electrolyte squirting out
the
battery
vent, 2) Personal Injury or property damage
due to
battery
explosion, 3) damage to charging system
of booster vehicle or of Immobilized vehicle.
Operating Instructions
Page
OB-5
With
Portable Starting Unit
There are many types of these units available. Follow
instructions
of their manufacturer for
necessary
precautions
and operation.
Caution:
However, it Is very
important
that
their operating
voltage does not exceed 12 Volts D.C. because damage • •
to battery, starter
'motor,
alternator or electrical system
may occur.
New Engine Break-in
The care given the engine during the 1000 miles of operation can result in longer life,
better
performance and more
economical
operation. During this period,
follow
these recommendations If it is practical to do so:
•
Warm
up the engine before placing It under load.
• Do not operate the engine at
Idle
or
full
load for more than 5 minutes.
• Avoid constant
speeds.
-
Use
the appropriate
transmission
gear to prevent engine lugging.
•
Observe
vehicle
oil
pressure
and temperature indicators.
•
Check
the coolant and oil
levels
frequently.
Starting the Engine
First
Start Up of the Day - If
this
Is
the first start of the day,
perform
your daily maintenance
checks:
- Oil
Level
- See Page 0C-4.
- Coolant
Level
- See Page 0C-4.
• If the
Water
in Fuel
light
is on, drain water
from
Fuei\Water Separator Filter - See Page
OC-5.
- Visually
check
the engine and components - See Page 0C-4, OC-5.
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