operators_manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety
- Applies To
- Using this Manual
- Safety Alerts
- Illustrations
- General Safety Instructions
- Data Recorder
- Environmental Protection Agency
- A Special Word About Repairs
- Additional Sources of Information
- Cab Access
- Cab Tilting
- Standard Seat
- What to do before starting the vehicle
- Vehicle Loading
- Visual inspection while approaching the vehicle
- Weekly Checks
- Daily Checks
- Emergency
- Roadside Assistance
- How to Recover a Vehicle
- Manually Release the Parking Brake
- What is a Recovery Hitch?
- How to use a Recovery Hitch
- How to Prepare the Axles for Towing
- How to Manually Lock a Differential
- Recovery Hitch Capacities
- What are the Best Practices for Recovery Rigging?
- Returning to Service After Recovering
- What to do if the Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or Ice
- Towing the Vehicle
- Controls
- Getting to Know the Dash
- Gauges in the Center Cluster
- Left Hand Accessories Overhead
- Right Hand Accessories Overhead for Dual Sit Steer Applications
- Guide to the Warning Symbols
- Axle, Traction Control
- Axle, Stability Control
- Axle, Front Driven
- Axle, Oil Temperature (Forward or Rear)
- Brakes, Anti-Lock Brake System
- Brake, Park Brake
- Brakes, Trailer Anti-Lock Brake System
- Emissions, High Exhaust System Temperature
- Emissions, Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Emissions, Engine Derate
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Lamp
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Lamp
- Fifth Wheel Slide, Unlocked
- Engine, Check Engine
- Engine, Low Coolant Level
- Engine, Coolant Temperature
- Engine, Oil Temperature
- Engine, Oil Pressure
- Voltmeter
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown
- Engine, Retarder (Brake)
- Engine, Stop Engine
- Engine, Wait To Start
- Engine, Air Filter Restriction
- Fuel Filter Restriction
- Fuel Water In Fuel (WIF)
- Lights, High Beam
- Suspension Dump
- Seat Belt Fasten
- Tire Inflation (TPMS)
- Transmission, Check
- Transmission, Neutral
- Transmission, Oil Temperature High
- Turn Signal, Left
- Turn Signal, Right
- Introduction
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Engine - Coolant Temperature
- Fuel Level
- Engine, Oil Pressure
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
- Vehicle Air Pressure
- Driver Information Display
- Information Display
- Virtual Gauges
- Engine Speed RPM Detail
- Ignition Timer
- Trip Information
- Truck Information
- Diagnostic Display
- Transmission Display
- Active Warnings
- Clock
- Settings
- Menu Control Switch
- Switches in the Center Console
- Dual Station Switch
- Steering Column Controls
- How to Use the Turn Signal
- How to Turn on High Beams
- How to Momentarily Flash High Beams
- How to Flash Marker and Clearance Lights
- Operate the Windshield Wipers
- How to Spray Windshield Washer Fluid
- Trailer Brake Hand Valve
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioner Control Panel
- How to Manually Control the Air Conditioner for the Cab
- Dash Switches
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Dual
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Forward Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Steer
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear
- Axle, Inter-Axle Differential Locked (Tandem)
- Axle, Differential Lock - Tridrive
- Axle, Two Speed
- Batteries, Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
- Brakes, ABS Off-Road
- Brakes, Parking Brake Valve
- Cab Dimmer Switch
- Dump Truck Gate
- Engine, Brake On/Off
- Engine, Cruise Control On/Off
- Engine, Cruise Control Set/Resume
- Engine, Fan Override
- Engine, Heater
- Engine, Remote Throttle
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Manual)
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Test)
- Engine, Under Hood Air Intake
- Exhaust, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
- Fifth Wheel Slide
- Fuel Heater
- Generic Air, Accessory
- Generic, Spare SPARE
- Ignition Key Switch
- Lights, Auxiliary
- Lights, Beacon
- Lights, Daytime Running (Override)
- Lights, Dome
- Lights, Flood
- Lights, Flood (Spare)
- Lights, Fog
- Lights, Hazard
- Lights, Headlight
- Lights, Marker/Clearance
- Lights, Marker/Clearance/Trailer
- Lights, Park Light
- Lights, Spot
- Mud and Snow Traction Control
- Pintle Hook
- Power Take-off (PTO)
- Power Take-off (PTO), Forward
- Power Take-off (PTO), Rear
- Suspension, Axle, Pusher
- Suspension, Axle, Tag
- Suspension, Dump
- Suspension, Air Retention
- Suspension, Third Axle Lift
- Trailer Air Supply
- Trailer, Axle (3rd Axle) Lift
- Trailer, Axle Lift Forward
- Trailer, Axle Lift Rear
- Trailer, Belly Dump
- Trailer, Dump Gate
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Center
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Front
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Rear
- Trailer, Hotline
- Trailer, Suspension Air Dump
- Transmission, Transfer Case
- Transmission, Transfer Case 2 Speed
- Winch Clutch
- Driving
- Starting and Operating
- How to Use Engine Start Switch on Right Hand Drive
- Starting and Warming Up
- Engine Operations
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Axle and Suspension
- Aftertreatment System
- Dual Steer Operation
- Driving Tips and Techniques
- Stopping the Vehicle
- Maintenance
- Maintenance Schedule
- New Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
- Lubricants
- Checking Oil Level
- Inspect Power Steering Fluid
- What is the Air System?
- What is an Air Dryer?
- Air Tanks
- How to Check for Air System Leaks
- What is an Air Compressor?
- Brake System
- Cab Maintenance
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Safety Restraint System - Inspection
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Electrical System
- Engine Maintenance
- Fuel System
- Frame
- Front Axle and Suspension
- Heater and Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Noise and Emission Control
- Rear Axle and Suspension
- Steering System
- Driveline
- Tires
- Wheels
- Transmission Maintenance
- Mechanical Clutch
- Specification Reference Charts
- Information
- Index
Air Ride Height Data
These are factory settings for ride height of
the rear air suspension.
1. Ride Height
2. Centerline of suspension
Single Axle Laden Ride Height -
inches (mm)
Air Trac 11.00 (279)
Low Air Leaf 6.50 (165)
Single Axle UnLaden Ride
Height - inches
(mm)
Air Trac 11.39 (289)
Low Air Leaf Built Before
April 2004
8.75 (222)
Low Air Leaf Built After
April 2004
6.75 (171)
Tandem Axle Laden Ride Height -
inches (mm)
Air Leaf 11.70 (297)
Air Trac 11.00 (279)
Low Air Leaf 8.50 (216)
Low Low Air Leaf 6.50 (165)
FLEX Air 8.50 (216)
Tandem Axle Unladend Ride Height -
inches (mm)
Air Leaf 12.0 (305)
Air Trac 11.38 (289)
Low Air Leaf 8.75 (222)
Low Low Air Leaf 6.75 (171)
FLEX Air 8.75 (222)
DRIVING - Axle and Suspension
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