Detroit Diesel MBE 900 Operator's Manual page 2

To the Operator
This guide contains instructions on
the safe operation and preventive
maintenance of your Detroit Diesel
MBE 900 engine. Maintenance
instructions cover routine engine
services such as lube oil and filter
changes in enough detail to permit
self-servicing if desired.
The operator should become familiar
with the contents of this guide before
operating the engine or carrying out
maintenance procedures.
Power-driven equipment is only
as safe as the person operating the
controls. You are urged, as the
operator of this diesel engine, to keep
fingers and clothing away from the
revolving belts, drive shafts, etc. on
engine installation.
Throughout this guide CAUTIONS
regarding personal safety and
NOTICES regarding engine
performance or service life will
appear. To avoid personal injury and
ensure long engine service life, always
heed these instructions.
Whenever possible, it will benefit you
to rely on an authorized Detroit Diesel
service outlet for all your service
needs from maintenance to major
parts replacement. Authorized service
outlets worldwide stock factory
original parts and have the specialized
equipment and experienced, trained
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08)
DDC-SVC-MAN-0040 0704 Copyright © 2008 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
MBE 900 ENGINE 2007 OPERATOR'S GUIDE
personnel to provide prompt
preventive maintenance and skilled
engine repairs.
The information and specifications
in this publication are based on the
information in effect at the time of
approval for printing. Contact an
authorized Detroit Diesel service
outlet for information on the latest
revision. The right is reserved to
make changes at any time without
obligation.
The MBE 900 engine is built in
accordance with sound technological
principles and based on state-of-the-art
technology.
Despite this the engine may constitute
a risk of damage to property or injury
to persons if it is not used for its
intended purpose
The engine should not be modified or
converted in an incorrect manner or
the safety instructions included in this
manual disregarded.
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