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1 Introduction
- 1.1 Non-Genuine and Rebuilt Component Quality Alert
2 Caution Summary
3 General Information
- 3.1 Engine Features
- 3.2 Component Locations
4 Engine Model and Serial Number Locations
- 4.1 Turbocharger Identification
5 Operating Instructions
- 5.1 Preparations for Starting the Engine the First Time
  - 5.1.1 Cooling System Checks
  - 5.1.2 Lubrication System Checks
  - 5.1.3 Fuel System Checks
  - 5.1.4 Other Checks
- 5.2 Starting the Engine
  - 5.2.1 Engine Diagnostic Button
  - 5.2.2 Initial Engine Start
- 5.3 Emergency Jump Starting
- 5.4 Running the Engine
  - 5.4.1 Oil Pressure
  - 5.4.2 Warm-up
  - 5.4.3 Inspection
  - 5.4.4 Avoid Unnecessary Idling
- 5.5 Stopping the Engine
  - 5.5.1 Normal Stopping
- 5.6 Shutdown Warning Light and Buzzer
- 5.7 Road Operation
- 5.8 Cold Weather Operation
- 5.9 Hot Weather Operation
- 5.10 Extended Idling Periods
6 Series 40 Electronic Control System
7 Series 40 Engine Systems
- 7.1 Fuel System
- 7.2 Lubrication System
- 7.3 Cooling System
- 7.4 Electrical System
- 7.5 Air Induction System
- 7.6 Exhaust System
8 Maintenance Schedules
- 8.1 Maintenance Intervals
9 Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance Intervals
- 9.1 Item 1 – Lubricating Oil
- 9.2 Item 2 – Fuel and Fuel Tank
- 9.3 Item 3 – Fuel Lines, Flexible Hoses
  - 9.3.1 Pre-Start Inspection
  - 9.3.2 Hose Service Life
- 9.4 Item 4 – Cooling System
  - 9.4.1 Coolant Level
  - 9.4.2 Coolant Inhibitors
  - 9.4.3 Coolant Drain Interval
- 9.5 Item 5 – Turbocharger, Air-to-Air Charge Cooler
- 9.6 Item 6 – Battery
- 9.7 Item 7– Drive Belt
- 9.8 Item 8 – Air Compressor
- 9.9 Item 9 – Air Cleaner
  - 9.9.1 Air Cleaner Replacement
- 9.10 Item 10 – Lubricating Oil Filter
- 9.11 Item 11 – Fuel Filter
  - 9.11.1 Fuel Filter and Strainer
  - 9.11.2 Fuel Pro® 382 Filters
- 9.12 Item 12 – Water Pump and Coolant Inhibitor Element
  - 9.12.1 Water Pump
  - 9.12.2 Coolant Inhibitor Element
- 9.13 Item 13 – Cranking Motor
- 9.14 Item 14 – Air System
- 9.15 Item 15 – Exhaust System
- 9.16 Item 16 – Engine (Steam Clean)
- 9.17 Item 17 – Radiator
- 9.18 Item 18 – Oil Pressure
- 9.19 Item 19 – Battery-Charging Alternator
  - 9.19.1 General Service Requirements
  - 9.19.2 Alternator Precautions
- 9.20 Item 20 – Engine and Transmission Mounts
- 9.21 Item 21 – Crankcase Pressure
- 9.22 Item 22 – Fan Hub
- 9.23 Item 23 – Thermostat and Seal
- 9.24 Item 24 – Crankcase Breather
- 9.25 Item 25 – Engine Tune-Up
- 9.26 Item 26 – Idler Pulley
- 9.27 Item 27 – Vibration Damper
  - 9.27.1 Welding Precaution
10 How-to Section
- 10.1 A. How to Select Lubricating Oil
  - 10.1.1 Lubricant Selection in North America
  - 10.1.2 Lubricant Requirements
  - 10.1.3 The Use of Supplemental Additives
- 10.2 B. When to Change Oil
  - 10.2.1 Oil Drain Intervals
  - 10.2.2 Disposing of Waste Oil
- 10.3 C. How to Replace the Lube Oil Filter
  - 10.3.1 Replace Spin-On Type Oil Filter
- 10.4 D. How to Select Fuel Oil
  - 10.4.1 Quality
  - 10.4.2 Fuel Contamination
  - 10.4.3 Prohibited Additives
    - 10.4.3.2 Gasoline
- 10.5 E. How to Replace the Fuel Filter
  - 10.5.1 Replace Fuel Filter and Strainer
  - 10.5.2 Prime the Fuel System and Start the Engine
  - 10.5.3 Replace Fuel/Water Separator Element
  - 10.5.4 Replace “Fuel Pro® 382/382E” Fuel Filter Element
- 10.6 F. Engine Out of Fuel — How to Restart
- 10.7 G. How to Select Coolant
  - 10.7.1 Definitions
  - 10.7.2 Approved Coolants
    - 10.7.2.6 Water Requirements
  - 10.7.3 Coolants Not Recommended
  - 10.7.4 Additives Not Recommended
  - 10.7.5 Maintenance
    - 10.7.5.3 Maintenance Intervals
  - 10.7.6 SCA Test Procedures
  - 10.7.7 Need Release Coolant Filters (Non-OAT Systems)
  - 10.7.8 Dropout
  - 10.7.9 Coolant Extender Inhibitor Additive for “OAT” Coolant
    - 10.7.9.1 OAT Coolant Drain Interval
  - 10.7.10 Chronic Coolant System Problems
  - 10.7.11 Detroit Diesel Cooling System Maintenance Products
    - 10.7.11.3 Power Cool Cleaners
  - 10.7.12 Summary of Coolant Recommendations
- 10.8 H. How to Replace the Coolant Filter
- 10.9 I. How to Drain and Flush the Cooling System
- 10.10 J. When to Service the Dry Type Air Cleaner
11 Basic Troubleshooting
12 Engine Storage
- 12.1 Preparing Engine for Storage
  - 12.1.1 Temporary Storage (30 Days or Less)
  - 12.1.2 Extended Storage (More than 30 Days)
  - 12.1.3 Restoring an Engine to Service after Extended Storage
13 Service Publications
14 Detroit Diesel Customer Assistance
- U.S. and Canada 1–800–445–1980
- Customer Assistance
15 Limited Warranty On Engines Used in Motor Coach, Motor Home and Transit Bus Applications
16 Limited Warranty On Engines Used in Fire Truck or Crash Vehicle Applications
17 Limited Warranty On Engines Used in Construction/Industrial Applications
18 Limited Warranty On Engines Used in Prime and Stand-By Power Generator Sets
19 Specifications
- 19.1 Fuel and Lubricating Oil Filter Requirements
- 19.2 Engine Oil Capacity
- 19.3 Power Cool Engine Products
  - 19.3.1 POWER COOL FULLY FORMULATED IEG COOLANT
  - 19.3.2 POWER COOL LATIN AMERICAN COOLANT
  - 19.3.3 POWER COOL 2000 SUPPLEMENTAL COOLANT ADDITIVE
  - 19.3.4 POWER COOL 3000 SUPPLEMENTAL COOLANT ADDITIVE
  - 19.3.5 POWER COOL 3000 SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIVE COOLANT FILTERS
  - 19.3.6 POWER COOL SUPPLEMENTAL ADDITIVE NEED RELEASE COOLANT FILTERS
  - 19.3.7 POWER COOL PLUS EXTENDED LIFE OAT COOLANT
  - 19.3.8 POWER COOL PLUS EXTENDER FOR USE WITH POWER COOL PLUS OAT COOLANT
  - 19.3.9 POWER COOL PLUS 6000 OAT INHIBITOR FOR WATER-ONLY SYSTEMS
  - 19.3.10 POWER COOL COOLING SYSTEM CLEANERS
  - 19.3.11 POWER TRAC COOLANT TESTING AND ANALYSIS PRODUCTS

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