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(a) Make certain the cooling system is adequately protected.
(b)
Start the engine and operate at a fast idle (800 to 1000 RPM) until coolart
temperature has reached at least 140 deg F.
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WARNING:
MAKE CERTAIN OF ADEQUATE VENTILATION BEFORE
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STARTING THE ENGINE.
(c) Operate normal operating controls.
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(2) If weekly operation is not possible, prepare and protect the engine in accordance
with instructions in Detroit Diesel Operatar’s Manual.
(3) To protect the generator and other electrical components, the complete unit
. . should be packaged, using moisture proof packaging and sealing material. Place
containers of moisture absorbing chemicals, such as silica-gei, in the unit before
packaging.
Preparation for Shipment (Tractor-Mounted Units Only)
During long shipments by rail (and other), the generator set retaining hardware may be-
come loosened by vibration, -iolting, etc.
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CAUTION: WHEN SHfPPfNG THE UNIT (MOUNTED IN A T.OWTRACTOR),
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JpROVIDE ADDITIONAL RETAINING MATERIALS TO MAKE CER-
TAIN THE GENERATOR SET CANNOT ROLL OUT OF THE TOW
TRACTOR.
NOTE:
It is suggested that strong bandi’ng may be used to secure the generator set,
or a strong steel bar may be welded or bolted across the Front of the gen-
erata set frame.
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