Table Of Contents - Detroit Diesel DD15 EuroIV Operator's Manual

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Forward............................................................................................................. 4
Introduction.................................................................................................... 4
Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert.................................... 4
Personnel Requirements................................................................................ 4
Engine Conversions and Modifications......................................................... 5
To the Operator................................................................................................ 6
Caution Summary............................................................................................. 8
Engine Identification...................................................................................... 15
Engine Components - DD Platform............................................................. 15
Engine Model and Serial Number Designation........................................... 16
Operating Instructions for Starting the Engine........................................... 20
First Time Start Preparations....................................................................... 20
Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls (DDEC) System.................................... 38
DDEC VI System........................................................................................ 38
Detroit Diesel Electronic Control System Operation.................................. 40
Detroit Diesel Electronic Control System Features..................................... 44
Accelerating the Vehicle.............................................................................. 46
Cruise Control.............................................................................................. 47
Engine Brake and Cruise Control................................................................ 49
DD Platform Shifting................................................................................... 50
Idling............................................................................................................ 50
Engine Brake System...................................................................................... 51
Driver Control Switches.............................................................................. 51
Clutch Pedal and Throttle Position Controls............................................... 51
Engine Brake Activation Conditions........................................................... 51
Engine Brake Operation............................................................................... 51
Anti-Lock Braking Systems........................................................................ 52
Operating on Flat, Dry Pavement................................................................ 53
Operating Down a Long, Steep Grade......................................................... 53
Operating on Wet or Slippery Pavement..................................................... 54
Engine Systems............................................................................................... 56
Preventive Maintenance Intervals................................................................ 58
Preventive Maintenance Intervals................................................................ 58
Preventive Maintenance Tables................................................................... 62
Routine Preventive Maintenance.................................................................. 64
Monitoring the Lubricating Oil................................................................... 64
Monitoring the Lubricating Oil Filter.......................................................... 65
Monitoring the Cooling System................................................................... 66
Inspection of the Radiator............................................................................ 67
Monitoring the Cooling System Filter......................................................... 68
Monitoring the Fuel Filters.......................................................................... 68
Adjusting the Valve Lash............................................................................ 68
Monitoring the Belt Tensioner..................................................................... 69
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