TM-9-2815-205-24

6V53/6V53T ENGINES, DIESEL WITH CONTAINERS; MODEL 5063-5299, MODEL 5063-5392, MODEL 5063-5393 AND MODEL 5063-539L

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE

FEBRUARY 2013

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INSTALLATION - Continued

NOTE

Locate air intake so that engine inducts cool fresh air.

Do not overfill any fluid reservoir/tank. If a fluid starts to flow out of reservoir/tank,

stop immediately to avoid spillage. Immediately clean up spilled fluid before

proceeding with any task.

4.

Connect engine cooling system to heat exchanger or radiator similar to vehicle type used to cool engine. Fill

cooling system with antifreeze, refer to applicable vehicle lubrication order.

5.

Provide an external source of 24 V dc electrical power for starting engine.

6.

Install oil pressure gage in oil gallery (Figure 1, Item 1).

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Figure 1.

Oil Pressure Gage Location.

7.

Install water temperature gage in thermostat housing.

WARNING

Position exhaust piping to carry toxic carbon monoxide exhaust gases away from test area.

Failure to comply may result in injury, illness, or death to personnel.

8.

Connect tubing to exhaust outlet of turbocharger, or exhaust manifolds, to conduct exhaust gases from

engine.

9.

Connect throttle control linkage to throttle control levers on governor.

END OF TASK

ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE

NOTE

Prime or purge engine fuel system after any major repair or overhaul.

1.

Block or disconnect line from fuel pump.

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