operators_manual
Table Of Contents
- Engine Operation
- Safety - Introduction
- Emergency - What To Do If
- Operating Instructions
- Engine Warning Lamps
- Stop Engine Lamp
- Engine, Check Engine
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Lamp
- High Exhaust System Temperature (HEST) Warning Lamp
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Lamp
- Engine Wait-To-Start Lamp
- Engine Braking System
- Driving
- Normal Starting Procedure
- Cold Weather Starting
- Starting Procedure After Extended Shutdown or Oil Change
- Operating the Engine
- Engine Operating Range
- Extended Idling
- Engine Shutdown
- Electromagnetic Interference
- Operating on Level and Dry Pavement
- Operating on Grades and Dry Pavement
- Tips for Operation on Slick Roads
- Engine Maintenance
- Maintenance Requirements
- Maintenance Schedule Intervals
- Preventative Maintenance Schedule
- Engine Specifications
- Engine Lubricating Oil Recommendations and Specifications
- Engine Oil Capacities and Pressures
- Engine Lubrication and Filter Intervals
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Engine Coolant Specifications
- Extended Life Coolant
- Fuel Recommendations
- Warranty and the Use of Biodiesel Fuel
- Recommendations to Avoid Fuel Gelling
- Fuel Filter Interval
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid Recommendations and Specifications
- Maintenance Procedures
- Engine Identification
- Engine Warranty
- Index
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with anti-
lock brakes (ABS), operation of the
compression brake (if turned ON) may
be interrupted if the ABS system de-
tects wheel-slip due to operation on
slippery surfaces.
Ideally (on normal road surfaces), you
should slow your vehicle with the
compression brake (where permitted by
law) and use the service brakes only for
stopping completely. Operating this way
will greatly prolong the life of the service
brakes.
Compression Brake
Proper use of engine compression brakes.
With the compression brake switch ON, the
brake automatically creates its braking
effect when you remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal.
The brake switch is located on the
accessory dash panel. It controls whether
the brake is ON (ready to slow the vehicle
down) or OFF (no braking action).
1. Do not use the engine compression
brake to slow the vehicle down when
you are bobtailing or pulling an empty
trailer.
2. Make sure the brake is OFF before
starting the engine.
3. After the engine is started, warmed
up and you are ready to get under
way, turn the engine compression
brake switch ON for added braking
effect.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with
the Eaton Vorad® system, oper-
ation of the compression brake
may be automatically activated.
Compression Brake Controls
Using the compression brake controls.
There are two switches on the dash panel
that control the engine compression brake.
A master switch turns the system ON or
OFF. A second switch, located next to the
master switch, controls the braking effect.
This switch allows you to choose
progressively stronger braking to slow the
vehicle down.
Engine compression brake controls
include:
• ON/OFF switch
• Three-position selector switch
• Clutch switch
• Throttle sensor
• Service brake pressure switch
• Eaton Vorad® Anti-Lock Braking
System
Engaging conditions for the engine
compression brake:
• Engine speed must be above 1,000
rpm.
• Coolant temperature must be above
59°F (15°C).
Deactivation conditions for the engine
compression brake:
• Accelerator pedal is depressed.
• Clutch pedal is depressed.
• Engine speed falls below 800 rpm.
• ABS control is active.
• ECM recognizes a system problem.
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