Detroit Diesel 60 Operator's Manual page 91

PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from slipping and
falling, immediately clean up any
spilled liquids.
1. Place a suitable container under
the engine oil pan, remove drain
plug and drain the lubricating
oil. Replace the drain plug and
tighten securely.
2. Remove spin-on filters using
tool J 29917 or equivalent and a
1/2-in. drive socket wrench and
extension.
3. Dispose of used oil and
filters in an environmentally
responsible manner, according
to federal (EPA) and/or state
recommendations.
4. Clean the filter gasket-contact
surface of the adaptor head with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
5. Fill the new filters with clean
lubricating oil and lightly coat the
filter gaskets with the same oil.
NOTICE:
Overtightening the filter may crack
or distort the filter adaptor.
6. Start the new filters on the adaptor
head and tighten by hand until
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the gaskets touch the mounting
adaptor head. Tighten filters an
additional two-thirds turn by
hand, or as indicated on the
filter.
7. Add oil as required to bring the
level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
PERSONAL INJURY
Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
□ Always start and operate an
engine in a well ventilated
area.
□ If operating an engine in
an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
□ Do not modify or tamper
with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
8. Start and run the engine for
a short period and check for
leaks. After any leaks have been
corrected, stop the engine long
enough for oil from various parts
of the engine to drain back to
the crankcase (approximately 20
minutes). Add oil as required to
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