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TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2012

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COLD WEATHER STARTING BELOW 32º F (0º C) - CONTINUED

10. Turn off all vehicle accessories and ensure foot is off engine retarder foot switch

(Figure 6, Item 1) prior to starting engine.

CAUTION

Do not crank engine continuously for more than 15 seconds

at a time. Allow two minute intervals between cranking

engine for starter motor to cool. If engine fails to start after

four attempts, troubleshoot starting problem. Failure to

comply may result in damage to equipment.

When cranking engine, the ENGINE START button must be

released once the engine starts. Do not push the ENGINE

START button while engine is running. Failure to comply

will result in damage to equipment.

Never depress the ether quick-start button before cranking

engine. Do not hold the ether start button down for more

that 4 or 5 seconds while cranking the engine. A build up of

ether can result in combustion in the intake manifold and

damage to equipment may result.

NOTE

The engine cannot be started by pushing or towing the

vehicle in gear.

The ENG TEMP indicator will illuminate while the ENGINE

START button is depressed.

Figure 6. Engine Retarder Foot Switch and Accelerator Pedal.

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