Starting The Engine - Detroit Diesel MBE 4000 Service Manual

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11.2 STARTING THE ENGINE

Before operating the engine, do the work described under "Preparation for a First Time Start."
Start the engine as follows:
Never attempt to start any Mercedes-Benz electronic engine
using ether or any other starting fluid. Serious engine damage
could result.
NOTE:
As a safety function, the electronic engine control system allows the engine to start only
if the transmission is in neutral.
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.
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. Approximately five minutes after shutdown, check the engine oil level. If necessary, add
oil up to the maximum fill level on the oil dipstick.
6. Check all the mounting fasteners on the engine for tightness.
11.2.1
Check the coolant levels as follows:
1. Allow the engine to run for approximately five minutes at a moderate speed.
All information subject to change without notice.
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