DD15 Operator Guide – Preventive Maintenance

To avoid injury when working near or on an operating engine, remove loose items of clothing and jewelry. Tie back or contain long hair that could be caught in any moving part causing injury.‪

To avoid injury when working on or near an operating engine, wear protective clothing, eye protection, and hearing protection.‪

To avoid injury from hot oil, do not operate the engine with the rocker cover(s) removed.‪

To avoid injury from fire, contain and eliminate leaks of flammable fluids as they occur. Failure to eliminate leaks could result in fire.‪

To avoid injury to skin from contact with the contaminants in used engine oil, wear protective gloves and apron.‪

To avoid injury when using caustic cleaning agents, follow the chemical manufacturers usage, disposal, and safety instructions.‪

To avoid injury from hot surfaces, wear protective gloves, or allow engine to cool before removing any component.‪

To avoid injury, use care when working around moving belts and rotating parts on the engine.‪

To avoid injury from combustion of heated lubricating-oil vapors, stop the engine immediately if an oil leak is detected.‪

To avoid injury from contact with rotating parts when an engine is operating with the air inlet piping removed, install an air inlet screen shield over the turbocharger air inlet. The shield prevents contact with rotating parts.‪

To avoid scalding from the expulsion of hot coolant, never remove the cooling system pressure cap while the engine is at operating temperature. Wear adequate protective clothing (face shield, rubber gloves, apron, and boots). Remove the cap slowly to relieve pressure.‪

To avoid injury from fire, do not smoke or allow open flames when working on an operating engine.‪

To avoid injury from fire from a buildup of volatile vapors, keep the engine area well ventilated during operation.‪

To avoid injury from rotating belts and fans, do not remove and discard safety guards.‪

To avoid injury from slipping and falling, immediately clean up any spilled liquids.‪