Table of Contents
California Proposition 65 Warning and Engine Idle Notice......................... 4
Forward............................................................................................................. 5
Introduction.................................................................................................... 5
Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert.................................... 5
Personnel Requirements................................................................................ 5
Engine Conversions and Modifications......................................................... 6
To the Operator................................................................................................. 7
To The Operator............................................................................................. 7
Warranty......................................................................................................... 7
Trademark Information.................................................................................. 7
Caution Summary............................................................................................. 9
Caution Summary.......................................................................................... 9
Engine Components........................................................................................ 17
Engine Components..................................................................................... 17
DD13 Engine Components.......................................................................... 17
DD15 Engine Components.......................................................................... 18
Engine Model and Serial Number Designation........................................... 19
Engine Operation............................................................................................ 22
Engine Operation......................................................................................... 22
First Time Engine Operation....................................................................... 22
Engine Start and Routine Operation............................................................ 25
Shifting a Manual Transmission.................................................................. 30
Vehicle Emergency Operation..................................................................... 30
Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls System................................................... 32
Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls System.................................................. 32
Detroit Diesel Electronic Control System Operation.................................. 32
Detroit Diesel Electronic Control System Features..................................... 37
Engine Systems............................................................................................... 40
Engine Systems............................................................................................ 40
Aftertreatment System................................................................................. 40
Air System................................................................................................... 43
Cooling System............................................................................................ 43
Electrical System......................................................................................... 44
Engine Brake System................................................................................... 44
Exhaust System and Exhaust Gas Recirculation System............................. 44
Fuel System................................................................................................. 45
Lubrication System...................................................................................... 45
Instrument Panel Indicators.......................................................................... 47
Instrument Panel Indicators......................................................................... 47
Preventive Maintenance Intervals................................................................ 48
Preventive Maintenance Intervals................................................................ 48
Scheduled Maintenance Intervals................................................................ 48
Preventive Maintenance Tables................................................................... 51
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