Starting An Engine That Has Not Been Run For An Extended Period - Detroit Diesel EPA04 MBE 900 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
HOT COOLANT
To avoid scalding from the
expulsion of hot coolant, never
remove the cooling system
pressure cap while the engine is
at operating temperature. Wear
adequate protective clothing
(face shield, rubber gloves,
apron, and boots). Remove the
cap slowly to relieve pressure.
2. Then, with the coolant
temperature above 50°C (122°F),
recheck the coolant level.
3. Add more coolant if necessary.
Open the heater valves before
adding coolant.
4. Do not close the heater valves
until the engine has been run
briefly and the coolant level
again checked and corrected as
necessary.
Starting an Engine That Has
Not Been Run for an Extended
Period
Before starting an engine which has
not been run for an extended period,
certain special work must be carried
out. Refer to "Storage," under
"Cleaning and Storage."
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Important: At outside temperatures
below –20°C (– 4°F), a coolant
preheater is recommended.
1. Chock the tires, place the
transmission in neutral, and set
the parking brake.
2. Turn on the ignition switch and
start the engine
3. If the engine doesn't start after
20 seconds, stop. Try again after
waiting about one minute.
Do not rev the engine if the oil
pressure gauge indicates no
oil pressure. To avoid engine
damage, shut down the engine
if no oil pressure appears within
approximately ten seconds. Check
to determine the cause of the
problem.
4. Monitor the oil pressure gauge
immediately after starting the
engine.
NOTE:
Do not place the engine under full load
until it reaches operating temperature.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. )
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