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ENGINE EXHAUST
Consider the following before servicing engines:
TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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MCM/CPC WARNING
Figure 1 MCM/CPC Replacement Warning
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
NOTE:
These engines are equipped with DaimlerChrysler software. T his software generally
assures optimal engine performance. The installation of software upgrades may cause
minor changes in features and engine performance.
ABSTRACT
This manual provides instruction for troubleshooting DDEC® VI Series 60® engines.
Specifi cally covered in this manual are troubleshooting and repair steps that apply to the DDEC
VI.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the chance of personal injury and/or property damage, the instructions contained in this
troubleshooting manual must be carefully observed. Proper service and repair are important to the
safety of the service technician and the safe, reliable operation of the engine.
If part replacement is necessary, the part must be replaced with one of the s ame part number or
with an equivalent part number. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality. The service
procedures recommended and described i n this manual are effective methods of performing
repair. Some of these procedures require the use of specially designed tools. Accordingly, anyone
who intends to use a replacement part, procedure or tool which is not recommended, must fi rst
determine that neither personal safety nor the safe operation of the engine will be jeopardized by
the replacement part, procedure or tool selected.
It is important to note that this m anual contains various hazard notices labeled “Warnings,
“Cautions" and "Notices" that must be carefully observed in order to reduce the risk of personal
injury during repair, or the possibility that improper repair may damage the engine or render it
unsafe. It is also important to understand that these “Warnings,” "Cautions" and "Notices" are not
exhaustive. It is impossible to warn personnel of all the possible hazardous consequences that
might result from failure to follow these instructions.
A LETTER TO THE TECHNICIANS
Technicians today are required to have computer skills, excellent comprehension of the written
word and possess an extensive diagnostic understanding of the various technological systems and
components. Technicians today must perform at a higher level of effi ciency and competency than
their predecessors and at the same time furnish professional quality support.
As the leader in engine computer systems and technology, Detroit Diesel Corporation remains
focused on providing excellence in products, service support and training. As products become
more and more advanced, technicians must become specialized in multiple areas. This
manual is designed with that thought in mind. The Detroit Diesel 2007 Electronics Controls
Troubleshooting Guide will provide you with concentrated information that will allow you to
excel in 2007 Electronics Controls technology.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE ........................................................ 1-4
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 1-6
2L O W O I L P R E S S U R E
2.1 IMPROPER ENGINE OIL LEVEL ............................................................ 2-3
2.2 IMPROPER LUBRICATING OIL VISCOSITY .......................................... 2-4
2.3 LUBRICATING OIL DILUTED WITH FUEL OIL OR ENGINE COOLANT 2-5
2.4 FAULTY OIL PRESSURE GAUGE SENSOR .......................................... 2-6
2.5 ROCKER ARM SHAFT PLUGS MISSING (NEW OR REBUILT ENGINES
ONLY) ...................................................................................................... 2-7
2.6 RESTRICTED OIL COOLER ................................................................... 2-9
2.7 NONFUNCTIONAL OR STICKING OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR
VALVE ...................................................................................................... 2-10
2.8 DEFECTIVE BYPASS VALVE .................................................................. 2-12
2.9 DEFECTIVE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ............................................... 2-13
2.10 DEFECTIVE PICKUP SCREEN TUBE AND SCREEN ASSEMBLY ....... 2-14
2.11 DEFECTIVE CRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING SHELLS .......................... 2-15
2.12 DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY ....................................................... 2-16
2.13 DETECTING INTERNAL FUEL LEAKS ................................................... 2-17
3 MISFIRING CYLINDER
3.1 POOR VEHICLE GROUND ..................................................................... 3-3
3.2 AERATED FUEL ..................................................................................... 3-5
3.3 FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR ....................................................................... 3-6
3.4 FAULTY MOTOR CONTROL MODULE ................................................... 3-7
3.5 WORN OR DAMAGED VALVE OR CYLINDER KIT ................................ 3-8
4 STARTING DIFFICULTY – ENGINE ROTATE S
4.1 EMPTY FUEL TANK ................................................................................ 4-3
4.2 LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE ...................................................................... 4-3
4.3 CORRODED OR DAMAGED BATTERY TERMINALS ............................ 4-4
4.4 DEFECTIVE MAGNETIC SWITCH .......................................................... 4-5
4.5 DEFECTIVE STARTER ............................................................................ 4-6
4.6 LOW CRANKING SPEED ........................................................................ 4-7
4.7 FUEL SUPPLY VALVE ............................................................................. 4-8
4.8 PLUGGED FUEL FILTER(S) .................................................................... 4-9
4.9 FUEL PUMP ............................................................................................ 4-10
4.10 AERATED FUEL ..................................................................................... 4-11
4.11 RESTRICTIVE AIR FILTER ..................................................................... 4-12
4.12 LOW COMPRESSION ............................................................................ 4-13
4.13 EXTENDED CRANK T IME ...................................................................... 4-19
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4.14 CRANK NO START .................................................................................. 4-21
5 NO START - ENGINE WILL NOT ROTATE
5.1 DISCHARGED BATTERY ........................................................................ 5-3
5.2 DEFECTIVE MAGNETIC SWITCH .......................................................... 5-4
5.3 DEFECTIVE STARTER ............................................................................ 5-5
5.4 INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE ................................................................ 5-6
6 EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
6.1 EXTERNAL OIL LEAKS ........................................................................... 6-3
6.2 LEAKING OIL COOLER CORE ............................................................... 6-4
6.3 DEFECTIVE AIR COMPRESSOR ........................................................... 6-6
6.4 DEFECTIVE TURBOCHARGER ............................................................. 6-8
6.5 WORNORDAMAGEDVALVEORCYLINDERKIT ................................ 6-9
7 EXCESSIVE CRANKCASE PRESSURE
7.1 OBSTRUCTION OR DAMAGE TO ROCKER COVER BREATHER ........ 7-3
7.2 DEFECTIVE AIR COMPRESSOR ........................................................... 7-4
7.3 DEFECTIVE TURBOCHARGER ............................................................. 7-6
7.4 WORNORDAMAGEDVALVEORCYLINDERKIT ................................ 7-7
8 EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SMOKE - BLACK OR GRAY
8.1 IMPROPER GRADE OF DIESEL FUEL .................................................. 8-3
8.2 RESTRICTED AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ............................................... 8-4
8.3 RESTRICTED OR CRACKED CHARGE AIR COOLER .......................... 8-5
8.4 FAULTY E XHAUST SYS TEM .................................................................. 8-7
8.5 FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR ....................................................................... 8-8
8.6 DEFECTIVE TURBOCHARGER ............................................................. 8-9
9 EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE
9.1 DEFECTIVE TURBOCHARGER ............................................................. 9-3
9.2 WORNORDAMAGEDVALVEORCYLINDERKIT ................................ 9-5
10 EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE
10.1 IMPROPER GRADE OF FUEL ................................................................ 10-3
10.2 DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP ....................................................................... 10-4
10.3 AERATED FUEL ..................................................................................... 10-6
10.4 IMPROPER INJECTOR CALIBRATION SETTING .................................. 10-7
10.5 IMPROPER VALVE CLEARANCE OR INJECTOR HEIGHT, WORN OR
DAMAGED CAMSHAFT LOBES AND ROLLERS .................................. 10-8
10.6 FAULTY FUEL INJECTOR ....................................................................... 10-9
11 ROUGH RUNNING OR STALLING
11.1 LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE ...................................................................... 11-3
11.2 AERATED FUEL ...................................................................................... 11-4
11.3 INSUFF ICIENT FUEL FLOW ................................................................... 11-4
11.4 HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURE RETURN .................................................. 11-6
11.5 IMPROPER INJECTOR CALIBRATION SETTING .................................. 11-8
11.6 LOW COMPRESSION PRESSURE ........................................................ 11-8
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12 LOW POWER
12.1 FACTORS THAT AFFECT WHEEL HORSEPOWER .............................. 12-3
12.2 LOW HORSEPOWER INTERVIEW ......................................................... 12-6
12.3 AERATED FUEL ..................................................................................... 12-12
12.4 HIGH FUEL PRESSURE ......................................................................... 12-13
12.5 HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURE RETURN .................................................. 12-16
12.6 RESTRICTED AIR CLEANER ELEMENT ............................................... 12-17
12.7 RESTRICTED OR CRACKED CHARGE AIR COOLER OR LEAKING
INTA KE MANIFOLD ................................................................................. 12-18
12.8 FAULTY EXHAUST SYSTEM .................................................................. 12-20
12.9 HIGH INLET AIR TEMPERATURE .......................................................... 12-21
12.10 HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION ................................................................ 12-22
12.11 INCORRECT CAMSHAFT TIMING ......................................................... 12-24
12.12 POWER VERIFICATION WITH CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER ................. 12-25
13 HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
13.1 IMPROPER ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL ................................................. 13-3
13.2 INSUFFICIENT RADIATOR AIR CIRCULATION ..................................... 13-5
13.3 FAULTY PRESSURE CONTROL CAP .................................................... 13-6
13.4 DEFECTIVE COOLANT HOSES ............................................................. 13-7
13.5 FAN BELTS ARE INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED ....................................... 13-8
13.6 INOPERATIVE THERMO-MODULATED FAN ......................................... 13-9
13.7 FAULTY THERMOSTATS ....................................................................... 13-10
13.8 FAULTY WATER PUMP ........................................................................... 13-11
13.9 COMBUSTION GASES IN COOLANT .................................................... 13-13
13.10 ABNORMAL RADIATOR COOLANT FLOW ............................................ 13-19
14 LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE
14.1 FAULTY THERMOSTATS ....................................................................... 14-3
15 POOR FUEL ECONOMY
15.1 SOFTWARE VERSION ............................................................................ 15-3
16 AIR COMPRESSOR
16.1 AIR COMPRESSOR TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 16-3
17 DDEC VI SYSTEM
17.1 DDEC VI SYSTEM--HOW IT WORKS ..................................................... 17-3
17.2 MOTOR CONTROL MODULE ................................................................ 17-3
17.3 COMMON POWERTRAIN CONTROLLER ............................................. 17-11
17.4 WIRES AND WIRING .............................................................................. 17-21
17.5 CONDUIT AND LOOM ............................................................................. 17-35
17.6 TAPE AND TAPING ................................................................................. 17-36
17.7 SENSORS ................................................................................................ 17-37
17.8 INSTRUMENT PANEL LAMPS ................................................................ 17-51
18 ENGINE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTIC S
18.1 ENGINE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTICS DEFINITIONS ................... 18-3
18.2 ENGINE MANUFACTURER DIAGNOSTICS PARAMETER
DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................................................... 18-4
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19 SPN 27 - EGR VALVE POSITION CIRCUIT FAULT
19.1 SPN 27/FMI 3 ........................................................................................... 19-3
19.2 SPN 27/FMI 4 ........................................................................................... 19-4
19.3 SPN 27/FMI 7 ........................................................................................... 19-7
20 SPN 51 - INTAKE THROTTLE VALVE ABOVE OR BELOW NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
20.1 SPN 51/FMI 2, 3 OR 4 ............................................................................. 20-3
21 SPN 70 (CPC) - J1939 PARK BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL ERRATIC
OR MISSING
21.1 SPN 70/FMI 13 ......................................................................................... 21-3
21.2 SPN 70/FMI 19 ......................................................................................... 21-3
22 SPN 84 (CPC) - J1939 WHEEL-BASED VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL
ERRATICORMISSING
22.1 SPN 84/FMI 13 ......................................................................................... 22-3
22.2 SPN 84/FMI 19 ......................................................................................... 22-3
23 SPN 84 (CPC) – VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR
23.1 SPN 84/FMI 2 ........................................................................................... 23-3
23.2 SPN 84/FMI 3 ........................................................................................... 23-3
23.3 SPN 84/FMI 4 ........................................................................................... 23-4
23.4 SPN 84/FMI 6 ........................................................................................... 23-4
23.5 SPN 84/FMI 8 ........................................................................................... 23-5
24 SPN 91 (CPC) – ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR FAULT
24.1 SPN 91/FMI 2 ........................................................................................... 24-3
24.2 SPN 91/FMI 3 ........................................................................................... 24-4
24.3 SPN 91/FMI 4 ........................................................................................... 24-5
25 SPN 94 – FU EL COMPENSATION PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
FAULT
25.1 SPN 94/FMI 3 OR 4 ................................................................................. 25-3
26 SPN 100 — ENGINE OIL PRESSURE OUTSIDE OF NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
26.1 SPN 100/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 26-3
26.2 SPN 100/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 26-4
26.3 SPN 100/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 26-6
26.4 SPN 100/FMI 18 ....................................................................................... 26-8
27 SPN 103 – TURBO NO REVOLUTION
27.1 SPN 103/FMI 0 ........................................................................................ 27-3
27.2 SPN 103/FMI 1 ........................................................................................ 27-4
27.3 SPN 103/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 27-5
28 SPN 108 - BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT
28.1 SPN 108/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 28-3
28.2 SPN 108/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 28-3
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29 SPN 110 — COOLANT TEMPERATURE ABOVE OR BELOW NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
29.1 SPN 110/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 29-3
29.2 SPN 110/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 29-3
29.3 SPN 110/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 29-6
29.4 SPN 110/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 29-7
29.5 SPN 110/FMI 16 ....................................................................................... 29-8
30 SPN 111 (CPC) – COOLANT LEVEL OUTSIDE NORMAL OPERATING
RANGE
30.1 SPN 111/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 30-3
30.2 SPN 111/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 30-5
30.3 SPN 111/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 30-7
31 SPN 132 - AIR MASS FLOW NOT NORMAL
31.1 SPN 132/FMI1 .......................................................................................... 31-3
32 SPN 168 – BATTERY VOLTAGE OUTSIDE NORMAL OPERATING
RANGE
32.1 SPN 168/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 32-3
32.2 SPN 168/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 32-4
33 SPN 171 (CPC) - J1587 AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
DATA NOT RECEIVED
33.1 SPN 171/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 33-3
33.2 SPN 171/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 33-3
34 SPN 174 – SUPPLY FUEL TEMPERATURE FAULT
34.1 SPN 174/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 34-3
34.2 SPN 174/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 34-5
35 SPN 175 – ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE OUT OF NORMAL RANGE
35.1 SPN 175/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 35-3
35.2 SPN 175/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 35-5
35.3 SPN 175/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 35-5
36 SPN 190 - E NGINE SPEED HIGH
36.1 SPN 190/FMI 2 ......................................................................................... 36-3
37 SPN 191 (CPC) - J1939 ETC1 MESSAGE MISSING AND
TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SIGNAL ERRATIC OR
MISSING
37.1 SPN 191/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 37-3
37.2 SPN 191/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 37-3
37.3 SPN 191/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 37-4
38 SPN 247 (CPC) – MCM ENGINE HOURS DATA HIGHER OR LOWER
THAN EXPECTED
38.1 SPN 247/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 38-3
38.2 SPN 247/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 38-3
38.3 SPN 247/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 38-4
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39 SPN 411 — EGR DIFFERENT IA L PRESSURE OR DELTA P SENSOR
CIRCUIT OUTSIDE OF NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
39.1 SPN 411/FMI 0 ......................................................................................... 39-3
39.2 SPN 411/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 39-4
39.3 SPN 411/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 39-6
39.4 SPN 411/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 39-8
40 SPN 412 - EGR TEMPERATURE IS OUTSIDE OF THE NORMAL
RANGE
40.1 SPN 412/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 40-3
40.2 SPN 412/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 40-6
40.3 SPN 412/FMI 16 ....................................................................................... 40-8
40.4 SPN 412/FMI 20 ....................................................................................... 40-9
41 SPN 523 (CPC) - TRANSMISSION CURRENT GEAR SIGNAL
ERRATICORMISSING
41.1 SPN 523/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 41-3
41.2 SPN 523/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 41-3
42 SPN 524 (CPC) - J1939 ETC2 MESSAGE IS M ISSING
42.1 SPN 523/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 42-3
43 SPN 527 (CPC) - J1939 CCVS MESSAGE MISSING
43.1 SPN 527/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 43-3
44 SPN 558 (CPC) - IDLE VALIDATION SWITCH
44.1 SPN 558/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 44-3
44.2 SPN 558/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 44-3
44.3 SPN 558/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 44-5
45 SPN 596 (CPC) - CRUISE CONTROL ENABLE SWITCH SIGNAL
ERRATICORMISSING
45.1 SPN 596/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 45-3
45.2 SPN 596/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 45-3
46 SPN 597 (CPC) - SERVICE BRAKE SWITCH SIGNAL ERRATIC OR
MISSING
46.1 SPN 597/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 46-3
46.2 SPN 597/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 46-3
47 SPN 599 (CPC) - CRUISE CONTROL SWITCHES N OT FUNCTIONIN G
PROPERLY
47.1 SPN 599/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 47-3
48 SPN 600 (CPC) - CRUISE CONTROL COAST SWITCH SIGNAL
ERRATICORMISSING
48.1 SPN 600/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 48-3
48.2 SPN 600/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 48-3
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49 SPN 602 (CPC) - CRUISE CONTR OL ACCELERATE SWITCH SIGNAL
ERRATICORMISSING
49.1 SPN 602/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 49-3
49.2 SPN 602/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 49-3
50 SPN 609 - MCM FAULT (ERRONEOUS DATA)
50.1 SPN 609/FMI 12 ....................................................................................... 50-3
50.2 SPN 609/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 50-4
51 SPN 615 (CPC) - J1939 DM1 MESSAGE FROM TRANSMISSION
MISSING
51.1 SPN 615/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 51-3
52 SPN 625 - CAN FAULT
52.1 SPN 625/FMI 2 ........................................................................................ 52-3
52.2 SPN 625/FMI 9 ........................................................................................ 52-5
53 SPN 628 (CPC) - MULTIPLE FAULTS
53.1 SPN 628/FMI 13 (ALL FAULT DESCRIPTIONS) ..................................... 53-3
53.2 SPN 628/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 53-3
54 SPN 629 (CPC) - MULTIPLE FAULTS
54.1 SPN 629/FMI 2 ......................................................................................... 54-3
54.2 SPN 629/FMI 12 ....................................................................................... 54-4
55 SPN 630 (CPC) - MULTIPLE FAULTS
55.1 SPN 630/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 55-3
56 SPN 636 — CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR OUTSIDE OF
NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
56.1 SPN 636/FMI 1 ......................................................................................... 56-3
56.2 SPN 636/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 56-4
56.3 SPN 636/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 56-6
56.4 SPN 636/FMI 7 ......................................................................................... 56-7
56.5 SPN 636/FMI 8 ......................................................................................... 56-9
56.6 SPN 636/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 56-11
57 SPN 641 - SMART REMOTE ACTUATOR 5 (VGT) ABNORMAL
OPERATION
57.1 SPN 641/FMI 7 ......................................................................................... 57-3
57.2 SPN 641/FMI 8 ......................................................................................... 57-5
57.3 SPN 641/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 57-6
57.4 SPN 641/FMI 11 ....................................................................................... 57-7
57.5 SPN 641/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 57-9
57.6 SPN 641/FMI 31 ....................................................................................... 57-12
58 SPN 647 - SINGLE-SPEED FAN (LOW-SIDE DIGITAL OUTPUT #3)
FAULT
58.1 SPN 647/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 58-3
58.2 SPN 647/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 58-4
58.3 SPN 647/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 58-5
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59 SPN 651 – INJECTOR #1 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
59.1 SPN 651/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 59-3
60 SPN 652 – INJECTOR #2 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
60.1 SPN 652/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 60-3
61 SPN 653 – INJECTOR #3 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
61.1 SPN 653/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 61-3
62 SPN 654 – INJECTOR #4 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
62.1 SPN 654/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 62-3
63 SPN 655 – INJECTOR #5 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
63.1 SPN 655/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 63-3
64 SPN 656 – INJECTOR #6 NEEDLE VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
64.1 SPN 656/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 64-3
65 SPN 703 (CPC) - ASG2 BACKUP LAMP
65.1 SPN 703/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 65-3
65.2 SPN 703/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 65-3
66 SPN 704 (CPC) - HIGH EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURE LAMP
66.1 SPN 704/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 66-3
66.2 SPN 704/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 66-3
67 SPN 704 - TURBO ACTUATOR CONTROL (AUX PWM #10)
67.1 SPN 704/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 67-3
67.2 SPN 704/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 67-4
67.3 SPN 704/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 67-5
68 SPN 705 (CPC) - MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
68.1 SPN 705/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 68-3
68.2 SPN 705/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 68-3
69 SPN 706 (CPC) - ASG2 CHECK TRANS TEMP LAMP
69.1 SPN 706/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 69-3
69.2 SPN 706/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 69-3
70 SPN 707 (CPC) - AMBER WARNING LAMP
70.1 SPN 707/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 70-3
70.2 SPN 707/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 70-3
71 SPN 708 (CPC) - ASG2 CHECK TRANS LAMP
71.1 SPN 708/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 71-3
71.2 SPN 708/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 71-3
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72 SPN 709 (CPC) - RED STOP LAMP
72.1 SPN 709/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 72-3
72.2 SPN 709/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 72-3
73 SPN 711 (CPC) - DPF REGEN LAMP
73.1 SPN 711/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 73-3
73.2 SPN 711/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 73-3
74 SPN 713 (CPC) - TOP2 LOCKOUT SOLENOID
74.1 SPN 713/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 74-3
74.2 SPN 713/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 74-3
74.3 SPN 713/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 74-3
74.4 SPN 713/FMI 7 ......................................................................................... 74-3
75 SPN 714 (CPC) - TOP2 SHIFT SOLENOID
75.1 SPN 714/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 75-3
75.2 SPN 714/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 75-3
75.3 SPN 714/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 75-3
76 SPN 715 (CPC) - VEHICLE POWER SHU TDOWN
76.1 SPN 715/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 76-3
76.2 SPN 715/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 76-3
76.3 SPN 715/FMI 5 ......................................................................................... 76-3
77 SPN 723 – CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULT
77.1 SPN 723/FMI 3 ......................................................................................... 77-3
77.2 SPN 723/FMI 4 ......................................................................................... 77-5
77.3 SPN 723/FMI 8 ......................................................................................... 77-6
77.4 SPN 723/FMI 14 ....................................................................................... 77-7
78 SPN 904 (CPC) - J1939 EBC2 MESSAGE MISSING AND FRONT
AXLE SPEED SIGNAL ERRATIC OR MISSING
78.1 SPN 904/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 78-3
78.2 SPN 904/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 78-3
78.3 SPN 904/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 78-4
79 SPN 973 (CPC) - J1939 EBC1 MESSAGE MISSING AND ENGINE
RETARDER SELECTION SIGNAL IS ERRATIC OR MISSSING
79.1 SPN 973/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 79-3
79.2 SPN 973/FMI 13 ....................................................................................... 79-3
79.3 SPN 973/FMI 19 ....................................................................................... 79-4
80 SPN 986 (CPC) - J1939 CM1 MESSAGE IS MISSING
80.1 SPN 986/FMI 9 ......................................................................................... 80-3
81 SPN 1071 - TWO-SPEED FAN (AUX PWM #6) FAULT
81.1 SPN 1071/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 81-3
81.2 SPN 1071/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 81-4
81.3 SPN 1071/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 81-5
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82 SPN1072–JAKEBRAKESSTAGE1(AUXPWM#7)OPENOR
SHORT
82.1 SPN 1072/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 82-3
82.2 SPN 1072/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 82-4
83 SPN 1073 – JAKE BRAKE STAGE 2 (AUX PWM #13) OPEN OR
SHORT
83.1 SPN 1073/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 83-3
83.2 SPN 1073/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 83-4
84 SPN1172-TURBOCOMPRESSORINTEMPHIGHORLOW
84.1 SPN 1172/FMI 2 ....................................................................................... 84-3
84.2 SPN 1172/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 84-3
84.3 SPN 1172/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 84-6
85 SPN 1590 (CPC) - J1939 ACC1 MESSAGE FROM ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL IS MISSING
85.1 SPN 1590/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 85-3
86 SPN 1624 (CPC) - J1939 TCO1 MESSAGE IS MISSING AND
TACHOGRAPH VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL IS ERRATIC AND MISSING
86.1 SPN 1624/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 86-3
86.2 SPN 1624/FMI 13 ..................................................................................... 86-3
86.3 SPN 1624/FMI 19 ..................................................................................... 86-4
87 SPN 1636 – INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE OF NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
87.1 SPN 1636/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 87-3
87.2 SPN 1636/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 87-5
87.3 SPN 1636/FMI 20 ..................................................................................... 87-6
87.4 SPN 1636/FMI 21 ..................................................................................... 87-7
87.5 SPN 1636/FMI 31 ..................................................................................... 87-8
88 SPN 1716 (CPC) - J1939 ERC1 MESSAGE IS MISSING
88.1 SPN 1716/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 88-3
89 SPN 1845 (CPC) - J1939 TCFG2 MESSAGE IS MISSING
89.1 SPN 1845/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 89-3
90 SPN 2623 (CPC) - PWM ACCELERATOR PEDAL GAS1 AND GAS2
SIGNAL MISSING
90.1 SPN 2623/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 90-3
90.2 SPN 2623/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 90-3
91 SPN 2629 - TURBO COMPRESSOR OUT TEMP HIGH OR LOW
91.1 SPN 2629/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 91-3
91.2 SPN 2629/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 91-6
91.3 SPN 2629/FMI 20 ..................................................................................... 91-7
91.4 SPN 2629/FMI 21 ..................................................................................... 91-8
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92 SPN 2659 - EGR FLOW NOT NORMAL
92.1 SPN 2659/FMI 0 ....................................................................................... 92-3
92.2 SPN 2659/FMI 1 ....................................................................................... 92-4
93 SPN 2791 – EGR VALVE (AUX PWM #1) FAILED OR OPEN CIRCUIT
93.1 SPN 2791/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 93-3
93.2 SPN 2791/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 93-4
93.3 SPN 2791/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 93-4
93.4 SPN 2791/FMI 7 ....................................................................................... 93-6
94 SPN 2795 - CAN COMMUNICATION ERROR
94.1 SPN 2795/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 94-3
95 SPN 2797 - INJECTOR #1, 2, OR 3 NEEDLE OR SPILL CONTROL
VALVE NOT OPERATING NORMALLY
95.1 SPN 2797/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 95-3
95.2 SPN 2797/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 95-4
95.3 SPN 2797/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 95-6
95.4 SPN 2797/FMI 6 ....................................................................................... 95-7
96 SPN 2798 - INJECTOR #4, 5, OR 6 NEEDLE OR SPILL CONTROL
VALVE NOT OPERATING NORMALLY
96.1 SPN 2798/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 96-3
96.2 SPN 2798/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 96-4
96.3 SPN 2798/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 96-6
96.4 SPN 2798/FMI 6 ....................................................................................... 96-7
97 SPN 2900 (CPC) - J1939 ETC7 MESSAGE IS MISSING
97.1 SPN 2900/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 97-3
98 SPN 3050 - E NGINE AIR FLOW ABOVE OR BELOW NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
98.1 SPN 3050 ................................................................................................. 98-3
99 SPN 3242 - DOC INLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR ABOVE OR
BELOW NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
99.1 SPN 3242/FMI 2, 3,
100 SPN 3246 - DPF OUT
4 OR 10 ...................................................................
LET TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATING
99-3
ABOVE OR BELOW NORMAL
100.1 SPN 3246/FMI 0, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 31 ......................................................... 100-3
101 SPN 3250 - DPF INLET TEMPERATURE SENSOR ABOVE OR BELOW
NORMAL OPER
ATING RANGE
101.1 SPN 3250/FMI 0, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 31 ......................................................... 101-3
102 SPN 3251 - DPF OUTLET PRESSURE ABOVE OR BELOW NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
102.1 SPN 325
1/FMI 0, 1 OR 16 .......................................................................
102-3
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103 SPN 3471 - ELECTRONIC DOSING VALVE SENSOR ABOVE OR
BELOW NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
103.1 SPN 34 71/FMI 1, 3, 4 OR 5 ..................................................................... 103-3
104 SPN 3480 - FUEL LINE PRESSURE SENSOR ABOVE OR BELOW
NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
104.1 SPN 3480/FMI 1, 2 OR 14 ....................................................................... 104-3
105 SPN 3482 - FUEL CUTOFF VALVE SENSOR ABOVE OR BELOW
NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
105.1 SPN 34 82/FMI 3, 4, 5 OR 7 ..................................................................... 105-3
106 SPN 3509 - MULTIPLEXER 1 CHANNEL 1 OR 2 SHORT OR OPEN
CIRCUIT HIGH
106.1 SPN 3509/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 106-3
107 SPN 3510 - MULTIPLEXER 2 CHANNEL 1 OR 2 SHORT OR OPE
N
CIRCUIT HIGH
107.1 SPN 3510/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 107-3
108 SPN 3510 – ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUPPLY OUTSIDE OF NORMAL
OPERATING RANGE
108.1 SPN 3510/FMI 2 ....................................................................................... 108-3
108.2 SPN 3510/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 108-5
108.3 SPN 3510/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 108-6
109 SPN 3511 - MULTIPLEXER 3 CHANNEL 1 0R 2 SHORT OR OPEN
CIRCUIT HIGH
109.1 SPN 3511/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 109-3
110 SPN 3556 - ELECTRONIC DOSING VALVE ABOVE OR BELOW
NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
110.1 SPN 3556/FMI 0 OR 1 ............................................................................. 110-3
111 SPN 3563– INTAKE MANI
FOLD PRESSURE OUTSIDE NORMAL
RANGE
111.1 SPN 3563/FMI 0 ....................................................................................... 111-3
111.2 SPN 3563/FMI 1 ....................................................................................... 111-4
111.3 SPN 3563/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 111-5
111.4 SPN 3563/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 111-6
111.5 SPN 3563/FMI 20 ..................................................................................... 111-8
111.6 SPN 3563/FMI
21 .....................................................................................
111-12
112 SPN 3588 - ET
HER START (LOW-S IDE DIGITAL OUTPUT #8) FAULT
112.1 SPN 3588/FMI 3 ....................................................................................... 112-3
112.2 SPN 3588/
FMI 4 .......................................................................................
112-4
112.3 SPN 3588/FMI 5 ....................................................................................... 112-5
113 SPN 3597 - PROPORTIONAL VALVE BANK 1 CIRCUIT
113.1 SPN 359
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114 SPN 3603 (CPC) - J1939 ESS MESSAGE IS MISSING
114 .1 SPN 3603/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 114-3
115 SPN 3609 - DPF INLET PRESSURE SENSOR ABOVE OR BELOW
NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
115 .1 SPN 3609FMI 2, 3, 4, 10, 20 OR 21 ........................................................ 115-3
116 SPN 3610 - DPF OUTLET PRESSURE SENSOR ABOVE OR BELOW
NORMAL OPERATING RANGE
116 .1 SPN 3610/FMI 2, 3, 4, 14, 20 OR 21 ....................................................... 116-3
117 SPN 3659 – INJECTOR #1 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
117 .1 SPN 3659/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 117-3
118 SPN 3660 - INJECTOR #2 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
118 .1 SPN 3660/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 118-3
119 SPN 3661 - INJECTOR #3 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
119 .1 SPN 3661/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 119-3
120 SPN 3662 - INJECTOR #4 SPILL VA LVE NOT
OPERATING
NORMALLY
120.1 SPN 3662/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 120-3
121 SPN 3663 - INJECTOR #5 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
121.1 SPN 3663/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 121-3
122 SPN 3664 - INJECTOR #6 SPILL VALVE NOT OPERATING
NORMALLY
122.1 SPN 3664/FMI 14 ..................................................................................... 122-3
123 SPN 3695 (CPC) - DPF RE
GEN MUX SWITCH MESSAGES NOT
OPERATING NORMALLY
123.1 SPN 3695/FMI 9 ....................................................................................... 123-3
123.2 SPN 3695/FMI 13 ..................................................................................... 123-4
123.3 SPN 3695/FMI 14
.....................................................................................
123-4
123.4 SPN 3695/FMI 19 ..................................................................................... 123-5
124 SPN 3719 - SOOT LEVEL ABOVE NORMAL
124.1 SPN 3719/FM
125 SPN 3798 - P
I 0, 15,16,OR 31 ................................................................
ROPORTIONAL VALVE BANK 2 CIRCUIT
124-3
125.1 SPN 3798/FMI 4 ....................................................................................... 125-3
126 SPN 3720 - ASH LEVEL ABOVE NORMAL
126.1 SPN 3720/FMI 15 OR 16 ......................................................................... 126-3
127 SPN 4077 FUEL LINE PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT
127.1 SPN 40
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127-3
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128 SPN 4228 - VGT TEMPERATURE WARNING
128.1 SPN 4228/FMI 15 ..................................................................................... 128-3
128.2 SPN 4228/FMI 16 ..................................................................................... 128-4
129 DDEC VI SCHEMATICS
129.1 CRUISE CONTROL ................................................................................. 129-3
129.2 FAN CONTROL ........................................................................................ 129-4
129.3 OPTIMIZED IDLE ..................................................................................... 129-10
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1 INTRODUCTION
Section Page
1.1 OVERVIEW .............................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE ........................................................ 1-4
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................ 1-6
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1.1 OVERVIEW
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Detroit Diesel Corporation is the world leader in diesel engines and diesel engine e
lectronics.
DDC has made technological leaps in engine performance and fuel economy. Today, we build the
most dependable electronically controlled diesel engine in the industry.
Detroit Diesel Electronic Controls VI (DDEC®) provides two industry s
tandard serial data links:
SAE Standards J1587 and J1939. SAE Standard J1587 provides two way communications for the
diagnostic equipment and vehicle displays. SAE Standard J1939 provides control data to other
vehicle systems such as transmissions and traction control devic
es.
As the leader in engine computer systems and technology, Detroit Diesel Corporation remains
focused on providing excellence in products, service support and training. As products become
more and more advanced, today’s technicians must become
specialized in multiple areas. This
manual is designed with that thought in mind.
Our goal at Detroit Diesel is to be the most customer focused and most responsive engine
manufacturer in the world.
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1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE
1.2 SCOPE AND USE OF THIS GUIDE
The fi rst half of the manual contain mechanical troubleshooting procedures. The sec
ond half
contains instructions for troubleshooting the electronic controls.
This manual is divided into numbered chapters. Each chapter begins with a table of contents.
Pages and illustrations are numbered consecutively within each chapt
er.
Information can be located b y using the table of contents at the front of the manual or the table
of contents at the beginning of each chapter.
Instructions to "Contact Detroit Diesel Customer Service Center" in
dicate that at the time of this
publication, all known troubleshooting checks have been included. Review any recent Service
Information Bulletins (SIB) or Service Information letters before calling.
It is also suggested that other DDC outlets be contacted. e.g
. if you are a dealer or user, contact
your closest DDC Distributor.
Ensure you have the engine serial number when you call. The phone number f or Detroit Diesel
Customer Service Center is 313-592-5800.
Instructions in this manual may suggest replacing a non DDC component. It may be required
to contact the supplier of the component, e.g. truck manufacturer for a TPS concern, to obtain
approval to replace the component.
Important: To ensure you receive updates to this manual should the need arise, you must fi ll out
the Information Card in the front of this manual. Service Information Bulletins are issued via the
DDC extranet. Visit DDCDIRECT at www.access
freightliner.com.
NOTE:
It is absolutely critical that you understand the EGR system to be qualifi ed to offer any
type of proper diagnostics. Do not waste
time trying to troubleshoot a DDC product, you
are not qualifi ed to troubleshoot. Your company may incur wasted labor hours. If you are
qualifi ed to perform a troubleshooting task and have spent more than one hour on that
task, STOP , and contact the Detroit Di
esel Customer Support Center at (313) 592–5800.
Once yo u have discussed your options with a customer support center person, you can
perform the required tests and evaluations. Please keep in contact with your customer
support person. Doing so allows
youtostayontrack.
1.2.1 Mechanical Troubleshooting
Each chapter has a fault as the title (i.e. Excessive White Smoke). The next level within the
chapter is the probable cause/symptom of the fault. Following this are the resolution and
verifi cation of the resolu
electronic troubleshooting.
tion. The mechanical troubleshooting should be used before the
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1.2.2 Electronic Troubleshooting
The DDEC VI system allows for an increased processor speed and increased memory.
Instructions for repair in this manual are generic. For example, "Repair Open" is used to advise
the technician that a particular wire has been determined to be broken. In some cases it may
not be best to try and locate t he open. It may be that the best repair techn
complete harness. The technician should make the determination of the proper repair, with the
best interest of the customer in mind.
ique is to replace a
Instructions to check terminals and connectors should include chec
king for proper contact tension.
Using a mating terminal, a modest force should be required to remove a terminal from its mate.
Replace terminals with poor tension.
After completing any repair, always clear fault codes that
may have been generated during the
troubleshooting process.
NOTE:
Be aware that troubleshooting in this manual is most
ly concerned with DDEC related
codes. Code s associated with other components, e.g. transmissions, ECUs, ABS, etc.
can be found in the related publication.
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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following safety precautions must be observed when working on a Detroit Diesel e
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from accidental engine startup while
servicing the engine, disconnect/disable the starting
system.
All engine installations, especially those within encl
osed spaces, should be equipped with an
exhaust discharge pipe so that exhaust gases are delivered into the outside air.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from the sudden release of a high
-pressure
hose connection, wear a face shield or goggles. Bleed the
air from t he air starter system before disconnecting the air
supply hose.
ngine:
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1.3.1 Ether Start
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The DDEC Ether Start System is a fully-automatic engine starting fl uid system used to
assist
a DDEC equipped diesel engine in cold starting conditions. The amount of ether is properly
controlled to optimize the starting process and prevent engine damage. DDEC will control ether
injection using standard sensors to control the ether injection har
dware.
FIRE AND TOXICITY
Some pressu rized fl uid may be trapped in the system. To
avoid personal injury, loosen all connections slowly to
avoid contact with fl uid. When required, spray fl uidintoa
proper container. The engine starting fl uidusedinDDEC
Ether Start Systems contains extremely fl ammable and
toxic substances.
FIRE AND TOXICITY
To avoid personal injury, spray the fl uid from the bottom of
the valve into an appropriate con tainer. The engine starting
fl uid used in DDEC Ether Start Systems c
ontains extremely
fl ammable and toxic substances.
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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.3.2 Exhaust (Start/Run Engine)
Before starting and running an engine, adhere to the following safety precautions:
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury b efore starting and running the engine,
ensure the vehicle is parked on a leve l surface, parking
brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.
1.3.3 Glasses
Select appropriate safety glasses for the job. It is es
pecially important to wear safety glasses when
using tools such as hammers, chisels, pullers or punches.
EYE INJURY
To avoid injury from fl ying debris when using c
air, wear adequate eye protection (face shield or sa fety
goggles) and do not exceed 276 kPa (40 psi) air pressure.
ompressed
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1.3.4 Welding
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Wear welding goggles and gloves when welding or using an acetylene torch. Ensure tha
tametal
shield separates the acetylene and oxygen tanks. These must be securely chained to a cart.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from arc welding, gas welding, or
cutting, wear required safety equipment such as an arc
welder’s face plate or gas welder ’s goggles, welding
gloves, protective apron, long sleeve shirt, head
protection, and safety shoes. Always perform welding
or cutting operations in a well ventilated area. The gas
in oxygen/acetylene cylinders used in gas welding an
d
cutting is under high pressure. If a cylinder should fall
due to careless handling, the gage end could strike an
obstruction and fracture, resulting in a gas
leak leading
to fi re or an explosion. If a cylinder should fall resulting
in the gage end breaking off, the sudden release of
cylinder pressure will turn the cylinder
into a dangerous
projectile. Observe the following precautions when using
oxygen/acetylene gas cylinders :
□ Always wear required safety shoes .
□ Do not handle tanks in a careless manner or with greasy
gloves or slippery hands.
□ Use a chain, bracket, or other re s
training device at all
times to prevent gas cylinders from falling.
□ Do not place gas cylinders on their sides, but stand
them upright when in use.
□ Do not drop, drag, roll, or strike a cylinder forcefully.
□ Always close valves completely when finished welding
or cutting.
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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
FIRE
To avoid injury from fi re, check for fuel or oil leaks before
welding o r carrying an open fl ame near the engine.
1.3.5 Pressurized Fluids
Be extremely careful when dealing with fl uids under pressure. Fluids under pressure can have
enough force to penetrate the skin. These fl uids can infec
injured by escaping fl uid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can result without
immediate medical treatment.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from the sudden release of a high-pressure
hose connection, wear a face shield or goggles.
t a minor cut or opening in the skin. If
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury from penetrating fl uids, do not put your
hands in front of fl uid under pressure.
Fluids under
pressure can penetrate skin and clothing.
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1.3.6 Fuel
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Keep the hose and nozzle or the funnel and container in contact with the metal of the fu
when refueling.
FIRE
To avoid injury from fi re, keep all potential ignition sources
away from diesel fuel, including open fl ames, sparks, and
electrical resistance heating elements. Do not smoke when
refueling.
The following cautions should be followed when fi lling a fuel tank:
FIRE
To avoid injury from fi re caused by heated diesel-fuel
vapors:
□ Keep those people who are not directly inv
olved in
servicing away from the engine.
□ Stop the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected.
□ Do not smoke or allow open flames when worki
ng on
an operating engine.
□ Wear adequate protective clothing (face shield,
insulated gloves and apron, etc.).
□ To prevent a buildup of potentially volatile vapors, keep
the engine area well ventilated during operation.
el tank
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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To avoid injury from fire, contain and eliminate leaks of
flammable fluids as they occur. Failure to eliminate leaks
could result in fi re.
1.3.7 Batteries
FIRE
Electrical storage batteries emit h ighly fl ammable hydr
do so for some time after receiving a steady charge.
BATTERY EXPLOSION AND ACID BURN
To avoid injury from battery explosion or conta
battery acid, work in a well ventilated area, wear protective
clothing, and avoid sparks or fl ames near the battery. If
you come in contact with battery acid :
□ Flush your skin with water.
□ Apply b aking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid.
□ Flush your eyes with water.
□ Get medical attention imme d iately.
Always disconnect the battery cable befo
re working on the electrical system.
PERSONAL INJURY
ogen gas when charging and continue to
ct with
To avoid injury from accidental engine startup while
servicing the engine, disconne
ct/disable the starting
system.
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