freightliner Cargo Manual page 47

If the outside temperature is below 60°F (16°C),
fully depress the throttle, after engaging the starter.
5. Turn on the ignition switch.
CAUTION
Don't crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at
a time during any of the following procedures. Wait
two minutes after each try to allow the starter to
cool. Failure to do so could cause starter damage.
WARNING
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury or property damage.
6. When the engine is started, it takes a while to get
the lubricating oil film reestablished between the
shafts and bearings, and between the pistons and
liners. Bring the engine up to operating speed
gradually as it warms up and develops stable oil
pressure.
The oil pressure gauge indicates any drop in lubri-
cating oil pressure or mechanical malfunction in the
lubricating oil system. The operator should note the
loss of oil pressure, and shut down the engine be-
fore damage can occur.
NOTE: Idle diesel engines about three to four min-
utes at 1000 rpm before operating a loaded ve-
hicle.
Starting After Extended Shutdown or Oil
Change
Do the following steps after an oil change or after the
engine has been shut down for more than three days:
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel
pump solenoid valve.
2. Crank the engine until oil pressure shows on the
gauge.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the fuel pump
solenoid valve.
4. Start the engine. After one minute, shut down the
engine and check for leaks.
5. Allow five minutes for the oil to settle, then check
the engine oil level and add oil if needed. Do not
overfill.
Engines
4.2