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6. Startup and Configuration PCC 2.37-2018

WARNING

Hot Pressurized Liquid

Contact with hot liquid can cause severe burns.

Do not open the pressure cap while the engine is running. Let the engine

cool down before removing the cap. Turn the cap slowly and do not open it

fully until the pressure has been relieved.

NOTICE

Radiators with two fill necks only: Both fill necks must be filled when the

cooling system has been drained.

TABLE 24. OPERATOR’S PRE-START CHECKS

Check Description

Fuel Supply

(Diesel Only)

Make sure that:

• The fuel tank is filled to the normal level with clean water-free fuel

and that the fuel system is primed;

• All the valves required for operation are open;

• There are no leaks and that all fittings are tight; and

• If equipped, the auxiliary fuel system is properly connected.

DEF Supply (If

Equipped)

Make sure that:

• The DEF tank is filled to the normal full level with DEF, and

• If equipped, the auxiliary DEF system is properly connected.

Lubrication

With the engine stationary, check the engine lubrication oil level and

make sure that the correct level is always maintained.

Coolant

Check the engine coolant level and make sure that the level is always

maintained at the coolant expansion tank. Fill the cooling system to the

bottom of the fill neck in the radiator fill or expansion tank. Do not check

while the engine is hot.

Cooling Air

Inlet/Outlets

Make sure that the cooling air inlets/outlets are unobstructed.

Exhaust Outlet

Make sure that:

• Exhaust components are secured and not warped;

• The exhaust outlet is unobstructed;

• No combustible materials are near the system;

• Gases are discharged away from building openings; and

• There are no leaks and that all fittings are tight.