Starting The Engine-Routine - Detroit Diesel MBE 900 Operator's Manual

ENGINE EXHAUST
To avoid injury from inhaling
engine exhaust, always operate
the engine in a well-ventilated
area. Engine exhaust is toxic.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury when working
near or on an operating engine,
remove loose items of clothing
and jewelry. Tie back or contain
long hair that could be caught in
any moving part causing injury.

Starting the Engine-Routine

Before a routine start, refer to the
MAINTENANCE section and see the
daily checks for your engine.
Important: Before starting the engine,
do all the recommended pretrip
inspections and daily maintenance.
Check the engine oil and fuel levels,
and drain contaminants from the
fuel/water separator (optional).
NOTE:
If you drain the fuel/water separator
completely, you may have to prime the
fuel system.
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
NOTE:
As a safety function, the electronic
engine control system may be wired to
start the engine only if the transmission
is in neutral. This is vehicle application
specific.
Never attempt to start the MBE
900 engine using ether or any
other starting fluid. Serious engine
damage could result.
1. Turn on the ignition switch.
2. With the accelerator pedal in the
idle position, start the engine.
3. Check the engine for leaks.
[a] Check all hoses, hose clamps,
and pipe unions on the engine
for tightness. Shut down the
engine and tighten them if
necessary.
[b] Check the oil feed and return
lines at the turbocharger for
tightness. Shut down the
engine and tighten them if
necessary.
4. Shut down the engine.
5. Remove the dipstick from the
guide tube. Note the dipstick has
a positive locking device such
as a lever or twist-lock design
that must be disengaged before
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