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
CAUTION
Never exceed governed engine speed
because engine damage can occur.
Operating engine beyond the gov-
erned speed causes additional strain
on valve train and internal engine com-
ponents. Operate the engine within
governed engine speed.
NOTE
Once you have determined what the
safe speed is for your vehicle, operate
the engine brakes with the transmis-
sion in the lowest gear that will not
cause the engine speed to exceed the
rated engine speed. The optimum
braking power of the engine brakes is
reached at rated engine speed. Cor-
rect gear selection, therefore, is criti-
cal.
The selector switch can be used to vary
braking power as road conditions change.
Vehicle service brakes must be used when
additional braking power is required.
Slow Down Around Curves
25
MPH
The engine brake is NOT intended as the
primary brake for the vehicle, nor is it an
emergency brake. The engine brake only
helps the service brakes by using pressure
to slow the drivetrain. Use the service
brakes for quick stops.
Braking Truck on Grade
WARNING
DO NOT drive with frequent or contin-
uous use of the service brakes. This
can overheat the brakes and result in
excessive lining wear, increased stop-
ping distances, possibly an accident
and may lead to personal injury. Be-
fore descending a steep grade, shift to
a lower gear, keep the vehicle speed
low, and avoid continuous application
to the brakes. Failure to comply may
result in death, personal injury, equip-
ment or property damage.
ENGINE OPERATION - Operating Instructions
30 Y53-1183-1E1 (04/16/18)
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