Detroit Diesel 60 Series Operator's Manual page 16

CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury when using
ether during an engine startup,
ensure to follow these precautions:
Do not smoke when servicing
ether system.
Work in well-ventilated area.
Do not work near open flames,
pilot flames (gas or oil heaters), or
sparks,
Do not weld or carry an open
flame near the ether system if you
smell ether or otherwise suspect a
leak.
Always wear goggles when
testing.
Opening in the valve, tube, or noz-
zle (nozzle opening indicated by
red dot) must be pointed away
from you when testing.
The engine starting fluid used in
DDEC ® Ether Start Systems con-
tains ethyl ether and is extremely
flammable and toxic. It can be
harmful or fatal if swallowed. Avoid
contact with skin or eyes. Avoid
breathing fumes. If swallowed, DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Call a
physician immediately.
If fluid enters the eyes or if fumes
irritate the eyes, wash eyes with
large quantities of clean water for
15 minutes. A physician, preferably
an eye specialist, should be con-
tacted.
Contents of cylinder are under
pressure. Store cylinders in a cool
dry area. Do not incinerate, punc-
ture or attempt to remove cores
from cylinders.
Initial Engine Start
To start a Series 60 DDEC engine be
sure the transmission is in neutral or
park and turn the ignition key on.
You will notice that both the "Check
Engine" and "Stop Engine" lights will
come on. See Figure 5. This is the
result of the DDEC computer diagnos-
ing the system to ensure everything is
functional, including the light bulbs for
the "Check Engine" and "Stop Engine"
warning lights. If everything is okay,
both lights will go out in approximately
five seconds.
Start the engine after the lights
go out. If starting a vehicle, start the
engine with foot off the foot pedal.
NOTICE:
If the warning lights stay on, consult
with a DDEC technician. Operating the
engine under these circumstances may
result in engine damage.
STOP ENGINE CHECK
OVERRIDE
DIAGNOSTIC
SWITCH ENGINE
Figure 5. Typical Shut-Down Override
Switch and Engine Lights
1. Press the starter switch firmly.
NOTICE:
To prevent serious starting motor
damage, do not press the starter
switch again after the engine has
started.
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STOP
ENGINE