Maintenance; Scheduled Intervals; Maintenance Schedule Types; Severe Service - Detroit Diesel MBE 900 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
When performed on a regular basis,
changing the engine oil and filters is
the least costly way of obtaining safe
and reliable vehicle operation. Added
benefits and savings occur when you
check that the valves, fuel injectors,
and oil and cooling circuits are in good
working order during oil changes.
The maintenance section of this
manual explains when you should
change your oil and what to look for
when checking for wear or damage.
For additional information, please
contact your regional office.

Scheduled Intervals

All service intervals and maintenance
operations are based on the parts and
accessories expressly approved for
your engine.
The scope and frequency of
maintenance work are determined
by the engine's operating conditions:
severe duty, short haul, long haul.
Evidence of regular maintenance is
essential if a warranty claim has to be
submitted.
If optional equipment is installed, be
sure to comply with the maintenance
requirements for these extra items.
Important: If the engine is stored for
more than 18 months, the oil must be
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changed and the lubrication system
must be primed before the engine can
be brought into service. See MBE 900
Service Manual (6SE9007).

Maintenance Schedule Types

There are three types of maintenance
schedule:
□ (Severe Service)
□ (Short Haul)
□ (Long Haul)
To determine which schedule to use,
find the distance traveled by the
vehicle in a year, regardless of vehicle
type.
Severe Service — Applies to
vehicles that annually travel up to
6000 miles (10,000 kilometers) or
that operate under severe conditions.
Examples of Severe Service usage
include: operation on extremely poor
roads or where there is heavy dust
accumulation; constant exposure
to extreme hot, cold, salt-air, or
other extreme climates; frequent
short-distance travel; construction-site
operation; city operation (fire truck,
garbage truck); or farm operation.
Short-Haul — Applies to vehicles
that annually travel up to 60,000 miles
(100,000 kilometers) and operate
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 04/08)