If the transmission overheats during normal operations, check the
fl
uid level in the
transmission. Refer to the
fl
uid level check procedures described in the CARE
AND MAINTENANCE section.
CAUTION:
The engine should never be operated for more than
10 seconds at full throttle with the transmission in range and the output
stalled. Prolonged operation of this type will cause the transmission
fl
uid
temperature to become excessively high and will cause severe overheat
damage to the transmission.
If the engine temperature gauge indicates a high temperature, the transmission is
probably overheated. Stop the vehicle and check the cooling system. If it appears
to be functioning properly, run the engine at 1200–1500 rpm with the transmission
in
N
(Neutral). This should reduce the transmission and engine temperatures to
normal operating levels in 2 or 3 minutes. If temperatures do not decrease, reduce
the engine rpm.
If the engine temperature indicates a high temperature, an engine or radiator
problem is indicated. If high temperature in either the engine or transmission
persists, stop the engine and have the overheating condition investigated by
maintenance personnel.
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING:
If you leave the vehicle and the engine is running, the
vehicle can move unexpectedly and you or others could be injured. If
you must leave the engine running,
DO NOT LEAVE
the vehicle until
you have completed all of the following procedures:
•
Put the transmission in
N
(Neutral).
•
Be sure the engine is at low idle (500–800 rpm).
•
Apply the parking brake and emergency brake and make sure they
are properly engaged.
•
Chock the wheels and take other steps necessary to keep the
vehicle from moving.
The parking brake is only intended to secure an unattended vehicle with the
engine ignition
OFF
. Always maintain the vehicle parking brake system according
to the manufacturer’s speci
fi
cations. The parking brake may not have sufficient
capacity to restrain a vehicle with the engine running and the transmission in a
forward or reverse-range. When the vehicle is unattended and the engine is in
operation, the transmission
must be in N
(Neutral) with the
brakes fully applied
and the
wheels chocked
.
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