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4. Replace the fuel filter elements.
5. Remove the plastic covers from the air cleaner
elements.
6. Use a bar (or turning tool) to turn the engine in the
direction of rotation to ensure that there are no
hydraulic locks or resistance.
7. Before starting the engine, remove the valve cover
or covers. Put a large amount of engine oil on the
camshaft, cam followers, and valve mechanism to
prevent damage to the mechanism.
8. To ensure immediate lubrication and prevent
damage to the engine in the first few seconds after
starting, pressure lubricates the engine.
Note: Refer to the topic "Pressure Lubrication
Procedure".
9. Check the condition of all rubber hoses. Replace,
as necessary.
10. Before start-up, test the cooling system for a 3 to
6 percent concentration of coolant conditioner.
Add liquid coolant conditioner or a maintenance
coolant conditioner element, if equipped.
Test the coolant mixture for the correct nitrite level.
Adjust the coolant mixture, as necessary.
Prime the engine with clean diesel fuel before
starting.
11. If equipped with a fresh water system, ensure that
the system is clean, full, and has the necessary
amount of supplemental cooling system
conditioner.
If equipped with a raw water system, install all the
drain plugs and zinc plugs. Fill the system. The
raw water system pumps may need priming before
operation.
12. On the first day of operation, check the entire
engine several times for leaks and correct
operation.
Note: Refer to the topic "Initial Operation after
Storage" within this document.
Pressure Lubrication Procedure
The engine must have adequate (necessary)
lubrication during the first few seconds of operation.
A "dry start" (without adequate and necessary
lubrication) can cause bearing damage.
To prevent the possibility of a "dry start" and,
consequently, bearing damage during the first
seconds of operation, pressure lubrication of the
engine is necessary. Pressure lubrication consists of
filling the main oil passages with oil under pressure.
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
An optional prelube pump is available for some
engines. After the crankcase has been filled with the
correct quantity of oil, the prelube pump sends oil to
all parts of the engine. This procedure provides
lubrication before starting.
Fill the crankcase with the correct amount of oil. The
amount of oil used in the pressure lubrication
procedure must be subtracted from the refill capacity
given in the Operation & Maintenance Manualfor your
engine.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality - Test
Required Tooling
Table 21
Required Tools
T40-0195
Refractometer
Test Procedure
Illustration 107
Refractometer
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