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Driver’s Manual

108SD and 114SD

Part Number STI-496
Publication Number STI-496-6

Summary of Contents for 108SD

Page 1: ...Driver s Manual 108SD and 114SD Part Number STI 496 Publication Number STI 496 6...

Page 2: ...ting a road obstacle that will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data re lated to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for ap proximately 60 second...

Page 3: ...y order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Daimler Trucks North America LLC To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle S...

Page 4: ...te Control 7 1 8 Cab Features 8 1 9 Engine Starting Operation and Shutdown 9 1 10 Optional Engine Systems 10 1 11 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency 11 1 12 Brake Systems 12 1 13 Manual Transmissions and C...

Page 5: ...1 Vehicle Identification Component Information Label 1 1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels 1 1 Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Labels 1 1 Component GWR Label 1 1 Emissions Labels 1 1...

Page 6: ...d for service in the U S have an incomplete vehicle certification label attached by the final stage manu facturer See Fig 1 4 This label will be attached to the incomplete vehicle document included wi...

Page 7: ...g 1 3 It is the owner s responsibility to maintain the vehicle so that it conforms to EPA regulations IMPORTANT Certain Freightliner incomplete vehicles may be produced with incomplete noise control h...

Page 8: ...umper hood vehicle speed limiters and idle reduction timers specifically designed to meet regulatory fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards Table 1 1 Applicable Emissions System Based...

Page 9: ...bottom edge of the driver side door See Fig 1 10 10 06 98 f080026 24 00273 020 VEHICLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U S EPA REGULATIONS FOR NOI...

Page 10: ...2 Vehicle Access Door Locks and Handles 2 1 Cab Entry and Exit 2 2 Back of Cab Access 2 4 Hood Opening and Closing 2 5...

Page 11: ...perated when the doors are open To lock a door from outside the cab insert the key in the lockset and turn it in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction counterclockwise for the driver s doo...

Page 12: ...ith your left hand and step up 7 Step into the cab with your right foot first and grasp the steering wheel with your right hand Exiting from the Driver s Side To exit the cab from the driver s side us...

Page 13: ...items in your hands 1 If you wish to take any items with you out of the cab place them in an accessible location on the seat or cab floor Make sure they will not get in your way as you exit WARNING A...

Page 14: ...ontact with the back of cab access supports while entering and exiting the back of cab area Three point contact means both feet and one hand or both hands and one foot on the grab handles steps and de...

Page 15: ...hood free fall to the full open posi tion To do so could cause damage to the hood or hood straps 3 Standing in front of the hood raise the rear of the hood upward until it reaches the over center posi...

Page 16: ...3 Electrical System Vehicle Power Distribution 3 1 Load Disconnect Switch 3 1 Battery Access 3 2...

Page 17: ...cab frontwall next to the bulkhead module See Fig 3 1 It supplies power to the PTPDM and main PDM and powers other vehicle functions including the clock The label on the PNDB fuse cover identifies typ...

Page 18: ...the battery box cover then release the latch and lift off the cover 12 15 2010 f545719 1 2 3 1 Auxiliary PNDB 2 Trailer PDM 3 Body Lighting PDM Fig 3 2 Auxiliary Power Distribution Module 05 13 2009 f...

Page 19: ...4 Instruments Instrumentation Control Unit 4 1 Warning and Indicator Lights 4 2 Driver Message Center 4 7 Instruments 4 8 Overhead Instrument Panel 4 12...

Page 20: ...Ignition Sequence When the ignition is turned on the ICU runs a self check See Fig 4 2 Observing the ignition sequence is a good way to ensure the ICU is functioning properly IMPORTANT Do not crank t...

Page 21: ...lts the ICU displays the odometer after the self check completes NOTE If active faults are present take the ve hicle to an authorized Freightliner service facility as soon as possible Audible Alerts A...

Page 22: ...the minimum allowable pressure Transmission Overheat Indicates high transmission temperature Parking Brake Indicates the parking brake is engaged Low Battery Voltage Indicates that battery voltage is...

Page 23: ...lumination indicates the trailer ABS is engaged Solid illumination indicates a problem with the trailer ABS Repair the ABS immediately to ensure full braking capability NO CHARGE No Charge Indicates t...

Page 24: ...ty Roll Stability Momentary illumination indicates that a stability event has occurred On vehicles that are also equipped with ATC flashing indicates the ATC button has been pressed to allow wheel sli...

Page 25: ...for detailed information regarding the shutdown process IMPORTANT Do not attempt to restart the en gine while the vehicle is moving Bring the ve hicle to a safe stop then restart the engine To restar...

Page 26: ...or less This warning only occurs while the ignition is on and the parking brake is released The temperature alert message allows the driver to enable or disable the ambient temperature warning Press a...

Page 27: ...usually on the right hand control panel 03 26 2004 f040636a Push Push 123456 7 TRIP MI 12 3 VOLTS Push 123456 7 MI 12 3 VOLTS Push 123456 7 TRIP HOURS 12 3 VOLTS SELECt MI dIAG MI HOURS n Push Push 12...

Page 28: ...re gauge as shown in Fig 4 7 should read 175 to 195 F 79 to 91 C If the temperature re mains below 160 F 71 C inspect the cooling sys tem to determine the cause If coolant temperature rises above the...

Page 29: ...M psi kPa Caterpillar 10 20 69 138 30 45 207 310 Cummins 15 103 35 241 Detroit 14 97 55 350 Mercedes Benz 7 50 36 250 Oil pressures are given with the engine at operating temperature With the engine c...

Page 30: ...dual stop Do not attempt to move the vehicle until air pres sure has risen above the minimum level Moving a vehicle without adequate braking power could cause an accident resulting in property damage...

Page 31: ...tmeter The voltmeter indicates the vehicle charging system voltage when the engine is running and the battery voltage when the engine is off By monitoring the voltmeter the driver can stay aware of po...

Page 32: ...04 19 2002 f680028 1 2 1 3 4 1 Storage Area with Netting 2 C B Radio 3 Microphone Clip 4 Dome Reading Light Assembly Fig 4 14 Overhead Instrument Panel Instruments 4 13...

Page 33: ...ting Controls 5 3 Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Controls 5 5 Horn Controls 5 6 Powertrain Controls 5 7 All Wheel Drive Controls 5 11 Brake Controls 5 12 Adjustable Steering Column Controls 5 13 Susp...

Page 34: ...trol unit ICU3 runs through the ignition sequence See Fig 5 2 When the ignition switch is turned to the ON position all electronic gauges complete a full sweep of their dials the warning and indicator...

Page 35: ...he knob in to heat the element the knob will pop out when the element is hot and a variety of switch options The auxiliary panel may also contain an antenna connection and positive and negative power...

Page 36: ...r exterior lights excluding the optional fog spot and utility lights are on All vehicle lighting is off when the switch is in the middle posi tion When the switch is in the downward position only the...

Page 37: ...ker switch f820386 1 2 3 4 5 11 16 2001 Press the upper part of the rocker switch to activate the hazard warning lights 1 Windshield Washer Button 2 Windshield Wiper Control Dial 3 Turn Signal Lever 4...

Page 38: ...al overhead light assembly containing a diffuse dome light and clear reading lights See Fig 5 11 Like the rear dome light the reading lights are door activated Rear Dome Light The standard rear dome l...

Page 39: ...Rotating the control dial toward you clockwise causes the wipers to slow down Rotating the control dial clockwise as far as it will go turns the wipers off The windshield washers are operated by a yel...

Page 40: ...ormation about axle switch functions Differential Lock Switch The differential lock provides maximum traction for slippery conditions by forcing the wheels on each drive axle governed by the switch to...

Page 41: ...throttle En gagement at high speed or power can damage the axle s When the interaxle lock switch is pressed the LED in the switch blinks until the interaxle lock is engaged When the interaxle lock is...

Page 42: ...e used in conjunction with the service brakes during off highway and mountain driving as well as in traffic or high speed highway driving Exhaust brakes are not intended for use as the primary braking...

Page 43: ...he paddle widens out The slide switch allows the driver to choose automatic AUTO or manual MAN mode See Fig 5 26 Allison Automatic Transmissions NOTE See Chapter 14 for complete automatic transmission...

Page 44: ...TRL position in the middle See Fig 5 29 Use the AWD high range when driving at normal speeds under off road conditions or on non paved surfaces Use the low range when extra traction is needed at lowe...

Page 45: ...r supply valve out before disconnect ing a trailer or when operating a vehicle without a trailer Trailer Brake Lever The trailer brake lever is used for applying the trailer service brakes without app...

Page 46: ...steering column Pull the steering wheel closer to you or push the steering wheel away from you Release the foot pedal to lock the steering column in place Suspension Controls Other right hand control...

Page 47: ...face outlets the floor outlets the defrost windshield outlets or a combination of these outlets The temperature control switch is used to select the desired temperature The optional recirculation butt...

Page 48: ...3 Temperature Control Switch 4 Recirculation Button 5 Recirculation Indicator Fig 5 35 Climate Control Panel With Air Conditioning 10 26 2000 f910149a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Backrest Tilt 2 Lumbar Support...

Page 49: ...more or less leg room for the driver and passengers Re lease the seat slide lever and push backwards or forwards to move the seat along its track No adjustments are possible on the two person bench s...

Page 50: ...6 Seats and Restraints Seats General Information 6 1 Freightliner High Back Seat 6 2 Bostrom Seat 6 3 Sears Atlas Seat 6 4 National 2000 Series Seat 6 5 Seat Belts and Tether Belts 6 6...

Page 51: ...ar support changes the shape of the seat back to give more or less sup port to the occupant s lumbar lower back area This adjustment is either mechanical or air con trolled depending on make and model...

Page 52: ...low Backrest Tilt To tilt the backrest lean forward slightly to remove pressure from the cushion then turn the knob for ward or rearward to achieve the desired position Lumbar Support To adjust the lu...

Page 53: ...rn off the heat option press the button again If the ve hicle has Optimized Idle seat heating will not oper ate with the key in accessory mode Optimized Idle may also turn seat heating off to reduce s...

Page 54: ...ire seat hold the fore and aft adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or backward to the desired position Isolator Bostrom Seat To engage the isolator put the isolator lever in the ce...

Page 55: ...cated on the underside of the armrest National 2000 Series Seat See Fig 6 6 for seat adjustment controls Backrest Tilt National 2000 Series Seat To tilt the backrest turn the backrest tilt knob until...

Page 56: ...cal condition use seat belts when riding in the vehicle WARNING Always use the vehicle s seat belt system when operating the vehicle Failure to do so can result in severe personal injury or death Seat...

Page 57: ...h the Kom fort Latch or the Sliding Komfort Latch see the seat belt operation under the heading Three Point Seat Belt WARNING Wear three point seat belts only as described below Three point seat belts...

Page 58: ...he shoulder harness Once engaged the latch will allow you to lean forward about 5 inches 13 cm without having to reset the latch Leaning forward more than 5 inches 13 cm will disengage the Sliding Kom...

Page 59: ...astening a three point seat belt while driving creates a haz ard 1 Slowly pull the link end of the three point seat belt out of the retractor and pull it across your lap from outboard to inboard far e...

Page 60: ...7 Climate Control Climate Control Panel 7 1...

Page 61: ...tch to the left toward a lower number Air Selection Switch The air selection switch allows you to control the flow of air through the face outlets the floor outlets the defrost windshield outlets or a...

Page 62: ...ts 9 Defrost Mode Directs all airflow through the defrost outlets Air Selection Switch With Air Conditioning 1 Air Conditioning Face Mode Directs all airflow through the face or instrument panel outle...

Page 63: ...system unless the recir culation mode if equipped is turned on Recirculation Mode The recirculation mode is only available on vehicles with air conditioning The recirculation mode limits the amount of...

Page 64: ...equipment on your specific vehicle and fol low the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions WARNING Do not operate fuel operated heaters in an area where flammable vapors including gasoli...

Page 65: ...8 Cab Features Cab Amenities 8 1 Mirrors and Windows 8 1...

Page 66: ...be equipped with an optional printer top with a paper slot in it See Fig 8 2 Mirrors and Windows Mirrors The standard outside mirrors are mounted on the door frame There is a primary rear view mirror...

Page 67: ...r each window See Fig 8 6 To raise the window press up on the switch To lower the window press down on the switch Releasing the switch will cause the window to stop Standard vent wing windows do not o...

Page 68: ...10 05 2001 f670096 1 2 1 Latch 2 Vent Window Fig 8 7 Operating Vent Window optional Cab Features 8 3...

Page 69: ...9 Engine Starting Operation and Shutdown Engine Starting 9 1 Engine Operation 9 2 Engine Shutdown 9 3...

Page 70: ...ignition do not operate the engine To do so may result in engine damage 4 Turn the ignition switch to the ON position See Fig 9 1 Electronic gauges on the instrumenta tion control unit ICU will compl...

Page 71: ...er doesn t under stand how the warning system works an engine shutdown could occur causing a safety hazard See Chapter 10 for more information Engine Break In Each engine must pass a full load operati...

Page 72: ...d tension of the drive belts Refer to the engine manufacturer s engine op eration manual for recommended heaters low viscosity lubricating oils wintergrade fuels and approved coolants A winterfront ma...

Page 73: ...10 Optional Engine Systems Engine Protection Warning and Shutdown 10 1 Engine Idle Limiting 10 2 Cruise Control 10 2 Auxiliary Braking Applications 10 3 Power Takeoff PTO Governor 10 6...

Page 74: ...erious enough to reduce power or speed See Fig 10 1 Engine power will ramp down then the engine will shut down if the problem continues The driver has 30 seconds or 60 seconds depending on the critica...

Page 75: ...perating in California should consult with California authorities to determine if their vehicle qualifies for the exemption The automatic shutdown feature is generally disabled on engines certified by...

Page 76: ...or slippery pavement unless the vehicle is equipped with antilock braking system ABS and you have had prior expe rience driving under these conditions when driving without a trailer or pulling an empt...

Page 77: ...ne is equipped with both cruise control and an engine brake the engine brake can operate auto matically while in cruise control mode If the cruise control engine brake function is turned on in the DDE...

Page 78: ...kes in off highway and mountain driving as well as in traffic or high speed highway driving Exhaust brakes are not in tended for use as the primary braking system during vehicle operation The exhaust...

Page 79: ...y preventing the vehicle from going much faster 5 Apply the service brakes to reduce the engine rpm or make a slower descent by using a lower gear 6 Make sure the exhaust brake is turned off before sh...

Page 80: ...11 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Consumption Standards 11 1 EPA Regulated Emissions Aftertreatment System 11 1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Tank 11 3...

Page 81: ...acement 20 to 30 sooner than would normally be required IMPORTANT See the engine manufacturer s operation manual for complete details and op eration of the ATS The EPA mandates that all engines built...

Page 82: ...ation details Some vehicles may be equipped with a regen request inhibit switch See Fig 11 2 To stop a regen in progress or prevent the start of a regen press the lower half of the switch Regen is the...

Page 83: ...speed is being controlled by the engine software not the vehicle driver Steady illumination of the HEST lamp alerts the driver of high exhaust temperature during the regen process if the vehicle speed...

Page 84: ...he gauge has a DEF warning lamp that illuminates amber when the DEF tank is near empty and a lightbar that indicates the level of DEF in the tank The DEF light bar illuminates as fol lows Four bars il...

Page 85: ...Vehicle must be parked and a Parked Parked Regeneration Required Engine Shut Down Filter has exceeded maximum capacity Vehicle must be parked and a Parked Regeneration or Service Solid Flashing Flashi...

Page 86: ...ontaminated DEF or tampering with the ATS is detected the DEF warning light flashes and the MIL lamp illuminates to warn the driver The CHECK en gine lamp also illuminates on vehicles with a Cum mins...

Page 87: ...hing red DEF empty refill DEF 1 Low Fuel Warning Lamp 2 DEF Warning Lamp Fig 11 10 Fuel DEF Gauge A B 07 09 2009 f470537 A DEF Warning Lamp illuminated B DEF Lightbar one bar amber Fig 11 11 DEF Level...

Page 88: ...STOP engine light and MIL illuminate engine power is limited speed limit of 5 mph 8 km h A DEF Warning Lamp flashing B DEF Lightbar one bar flashing red Fig 11 13 DEF Empty and Ignored Warning Emissi...

Page 89: ...12 Brake Systems Air Brake System 12 1 Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System 12 3 Enhanced Stability Control 12 4 Roll Stability Advisor Control 12 5...

Page 90: ...easing the spring parking brakes make the connection to a towing vehicle or chock the tires After correcting the brake system problem uncage the spring parking brakes before resuming normal vehicle op...

Page 91: ...by a full applica tion of the service brake pedal Moving the lever down applies the trailer brakes while moving it up releases the trailer brakes The lever will automati cally return to the up positi...

Page 92: ...thereby preventing it from properly functioning Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System The Meritor WABCO Antilock Braking System ABS is an electronic wheel speed monitoring and control system that wor...

Page 93: ...ction Control ATC On these vehicles the ATC system automatically limits wheel spin dur ing reduced traction situations In normal braking ap plications the standard air brake system is in effect An add...

Page 94: ...ystem components On these vehicles the roll sta bility indicator light replaces the wheel spin indicator light Roll Stability Advisor IMPORTANT This is not an advance warning system The roll stability...

Page 95: ...ounts can be viewed in the trip advisory screen and the leg advi sory screen Counts can be reset using the key on the steering wheel Clearing RSA and HBED leg counts will also reset the leg miles and...

Page 96: ...o the driver that the count has exceeded 9 counts See Fig 12 7 07 25 2008 TRIP ADVISORIES 237 ROLL 518 BRK f040770 A B C D E F A RSA lev 3 Count 2 B RSA lev 2 Count 3 C RSA lev 1 Count 7 D HBED lev 3...

Page 97: ...13 Manual Transmissions and Clutch Eaton Fuller 13 Speed and 18 Speed Splitter and Range Shift Transmissions 13 1 Eaton Fuller 10 Speed Range Shift Transmissions 13 4 Clutch 13 5...

Page 98: ...e split using the splitter control button located on the side of the shift knob IMPORTANT Always preselect splitter shifts Preselection requires that the splitter control button be moved to the necess...

Page 99: ...ch brake is actu ated by depressing the clutch pedal all the way to the floor Partially disengage the clutch to break engine torque during normal gear shifts Double clutch between all upshifts and dow...

Page 100: ...5th overdrive or 5th underdrive to 5th direct on RT model transmis sions move the splitter control button to the high forward position then immediately release the accelerator Press and release the c...

Page 101: ...the high range ratios Use the same shift knob posi tions in both the low and high ranges IMPORTANT Shift patterns vary between trans missions Be sure to read the shift pattern decal on the dash for t...

Page 102: ...shift knob back into gear 6 Upshift progressively through the high range gears Table 13 1 double clutching between shifts and accelerating to 80 percent of engine governed speed Downshifting IMPORTAN...

Page 103: ...gine For transmission operating instructions refer to the trans mission headings in this chapter Vehicle Loading Clutches are designed for specific vehicle applica tions and loads Do not exceed these...

Page 104: ...an cause component dam age because of the shock loads to the clutch and drivetrain WARNING Always shift into the gear that is correct for the traveling speed of the vehicle and engage the clutch Coast...

Page 105: ...ifting into first or reverse gear from neutral with the clutch pedal fully depressed the clutch pedal is out of ad justment or the clutch brake is worn and needs to be replaced Lubricating the Clutch...

Page 106: ...ightliner SmartShift Shift Control 14 1 Eaton Fuller UltraShift DM Automated Transmissions 14 1 Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS Automated Transmissions 14 6 Eaton Fuller AutoShift Automated Transmissions...

Page 107: ...ector switch is located at the end of the lever See Fig 14 1 A small neutral lock button is embedded in the gear selector switch to prevent accidental shifts into gear from neutral Any time you shift...

Page 108: ...without driver intervention Press the neutral lock button move the gear selector switch to drive D and press down on the throttle pedal The transmission will shift auto matically If driving conditions...

Page 109: ...icle will not move until the pedal is depressed WARNING When starting or stopping on hills and grades use extra care to prevent the vehicle from rolling back A rollback accident could cause death seri...

Page 110: ...forward gear displays on the gear in dicator See Fig 14 3 When in drive requests to upshift or downshift are enabled Either manual or automatic mode can be selected on the slide switch The default sta...

Page 111: ...nshift and the new gear will display on the gear indicator Skip shifts are available while downshifting For best engine braking select low while moving In low downshifts are performed at higher rpm th...

Page 112: ...next power up if the gear selector switch is positioned on N If neutral can t be achieved a dash will appear on the gear indicator when the vehicle is restarted NOTE If the transmission becomes locke...

Page 113: ...le in high range increases the likelihood of clutch abuse and could be detri mental to clutch life Automatic Mode AUTO In automatic drive mode AUTO upshifts and down shifts are made by the UltraShift...

Page 114: ...to a stop To select Low press in the neutral lock button and move the selector switch to the L position The lowest available start gear will be se lected the starting gear cannot be changed in Low If...

Page 115: ...h a Hill Start Aid HSA feature to prevent the vehicle from rolling while on grades steeper than 3 and allow for a controlled launch A grade sensor is used to determine when to engage the feature HSA i...

Page 116: ...ering up the system needs to relearn these inputs for the first few shifts to make the proper adjustments Coasting When coasting to a stop on level terrain the Ultra Shift PLUS system may not downshif...

Page 117: ...mps illuminate and go out again bulb check 4 Release the clutch to allow the speed sensor on the input shaft to get a reading 5 Depress the clutch again and release the parking and service brakes 6 Se...

Page 118: ...sition below R When neutral is selected the letter N displays on the current gear indicator See Fig 14 5 NOTE Neutral is always available during operation When in neutral upshift and downshift reques...

Page 119: ...n identifies the special function NOTE Each time a push button is depressed on the shift selector a short beep will be heard This indicates that the ECU has received input to change operation Operatio...

Page 120: ...l will cause the upshifts to occur at a lower engine speed Occasionally the road load or traffic conditions make it desirable to restrict the automatic shift ing to a lower range The lower the gear ra...

Page 121: ...15 Drive Axles Differential Lock Drive Axles 15 1 Interaxle Lock Tandem and Tridem Axles 15 2...

Page 122: ...nor mal operation the wheels may lock so quickly that the blinking of the LED is barely notice able If engagement of the differential lock mecha nism is not possible for any reason ignition is turned...

Page 123: ...a traction equalizer that is a load sensing self actuating fea ture A traction equalizer provides normal differential action where traction is good When one wheel be gins to spin faster than the other...

Page 124: ...on a vehicle with obviously spinning wheels Engage ment at high speed or power can damage the axle s 1 With the engine running press the upper half of the interaxle lock switch to engage the interaxl...

Page 125: ...16 Steering System Power Steering System 16 1...

Page 126: ...al damage to gear seals and ultimately the steering gear can result Drivers should carefully use the power available with a power steering system If the front tires become lodged in a deep hole or rut...

Page 127: ...17 Fifth Wheels Fifth Wheels General Information 17 1 Fifth Wheel Coupling 17 1 Fifth Wheel Uncoupling 17 4 Fifth Wheel Slide 17 7...

Page 128: ...ould cause erratic steering and loss of vehicle control possibly resulting in personal injury or death The standard fifth wheel plate must be kept well lu bricated with chassis grease to prevent frict...

Page 129: ...ng aligned with the trailer kingpin back the vehicle slowly toward the trailer After sliding under the trailer STOP to prevent from hitting the kingpin too hard then resume backing slowly until the fi...

Page 130: ...re the connection hanger keeps the trailer air hoses and electrical cables posi tioned so that they do not rub on anything Rub bing may wear through hoses or cables resulting in air leaks or exposed o...

Page 131: ...12 Ensure that the release handle is in the locked position adjacent to the casting See Fig 17 8 13 Release the vehicle parking brake and test for kingpin lockup by slowly moving the vehicle for ward...

Page 132: ...s released The vehicle MUST NOT be driven with the trailer until the trailer has been uncoupled and coupled again Failure to do so may result in separation of the trailer from the tractor possibly cau...

Page 133: ...ing brake and red trailer air supply knobs are out the vehicle and trailer parking brakes are set and that the trailer is prepared for uncoupling 11 02 2010 f311133 A B C D 1 2 3 4 A Locked Position B...

Page 134: ...etermine the front and rear axle weights by weighing the vehicle on scales designed for this purpose The maximum axle weight ratings are shown on the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS label...

Page 135: ...ry or death 6 Apply the vehicle parking brake then lock the sliding member in position using one of the fol lowing methods 6 1 Fontaine Disengage the slide release pull handle from the guide plate The...

Page 136: ...in the desired location NOTICE Ensure the trailer landing gear does not come in contact with the vehicle frame or other compo nents and that the front of the trailer will not come in contact with the...

Page 137: ...that they are fully inserted in the slide rail slots Verify that the plungers have engaged by tugging the vehicle forward while the trailer brakes are locked and the tires are chocked NOTE The fifth w...

Page 138: ...18 Trailer Couplings Air Suspension Dump Valve 18 1 Holland Trailer Coupling 18 1 Premier Trailer Couplings 18 2...

Page 139: ...of the trailer 2 Remove the cotter pin then lift the lock and raise the latch 3 Back the vehicle up until the drawbar eye is over the horn of the pintle hook 4 Lower the trailer until the drawbar eye...

Page 140: ...er towing and less wear on the pintle hook The air pressure is activated when the trailer brakes are released Trailer Hookup 1 Chock the front and rear tires of the trailer 2 Push the latch lock towar...

Page 141: ...iler service brakes only As air bleeds from the trailer brake system brake appli cation is lost This could allow the unattended vehicle to roll away possibly resulting in serious personal injury or de...

Page 142: ...ral Information 19 1 Natural Gas Vehicles Safety Precautions 19 1 Natural Gas Fuel Tank Filling Procedures 19 2 Natural Gas Detection System 19 5 Natural Gas Vehicles Engine Starting 19 9 Major Repair...

Page 143: ...re fuel filters A pressure control regulator that reduces the high fuel tank or cylinder pressure to the lower pressure needed for the engine A fuel contents gauge that indicates the fuel supply in th...

Page 144: ...has a temperature pressure compensating device which accounts for ambient temperature during fueling See Table 19 1 for approximate full cylinder pressures at various temperatures CNG Temperature Pre...

Page 145: ...nting of pressure is noted If no venting occurs ask for assistance from the station attendant Removing an un vented coupling could result in an uncontrolled hose which could lead to property damage or...

Page 146: ...of con trol over a filling hose or to ignition of the natural gas which could cause serious bodily injury death or severe property damage 4 Connect the station fueling nozzle to the tank fuel fill fi...

Page 147: ...and do not leave the batteries disconnected for extended periods of time The lower flammability limit LFL is the smallest amount of the gas that supports a flame when mixed with oxygen and ignited Zer...

Page 148: ...inspected by a qualified technician IMPORTANT Do not consider the area clear until all alarm indicators are off and the alarm panel light returns to green Sensors Gas detection sensors are located on...

Page 149: ...at a concentration greater than 20 to 30 LFL 1 gas in air by volume the amber light next to the Trace indicator for that zone will flash There is no buzzer alarm for a trace level detection and the la...

Page 150: ...ed Use caution and monitor the system Sensor Fault Lights Off Sensor is functioning properly None required On Sensor has malfunctioned Replace the sensor immediately 04 28 2009 f611034 10 11 12 13 Pus...

Page 151: ...e validation requirements in the state or locality where the vehicle is operated or domiciled Overhead Console Test Press and hold the Push To Test button for one min ute The system will proceed with...

Page 152: ...r period allow the vehicle to idle for five minutes NOTICE Do not rev the engine if the oil pressure gauge indicates no oil pressure Shut down the engine within approximately ten seconds to avoid engi...

Page 153: ...20 Pre and Post Trip Checklists Periodic Inspections and Maintenance 20 1 Checklists 20 1 Fluids Added 20 2...

Page 154: ...in the complete Comp column to indicate a procedure has been performed Inspector Date Suspension and Slack Adjusters Comp 1 Suspension components 2 Slack adjusters Wheels and Tires Comp 1 Wheel cover...

Page 155: ...pector Date Brake Components Comp 1 Brake system components 2 Brake chambers 3 Air brake lines 4 Flex air hoses 5 Brake linings and brake drums 6 Brake lining thickness Saddle Tank Areas Comp 1 Drain...

Page 156: ...d Post Trip Inspections and Maintenance Safety Precautions 21 1 Daily Pretrip Inspection and Maintenance 21 1 Weekly Post Trip Inspection and Maintenance 21 9 Monthly Post Trip Inspection and Maintena...

Page 157: ...and maintenance instructions as well as local state and federal guidelines NOTE If any system or component does not pass this inspection it must be corrected before operating the vehicle Whenever equ...

Page 158: ...is centered on the valve stem The inner and outer retaining rings should be uniformly aligned to each other and to the wheel rim The outer re taining ring of the liner is equipped with two canvas fla...

Page 159: ...res if needed If a tire has been run flat or under inflated check the wheel and tire for damage before adding air Keep compressed air reservoirs and lines dry during tire inflation Use well maintained...

Page 160: ...could adversely affect brak ing 1 Drain the brake system air reservoirs reservoirs without automatic drain valves only 2 Ensure fuel tanks are secured to their mounting brackets and that the mounting...

Page 161: ...as engine oil 4 Check the power steering reservoir fluid level The power steering fluid level should be between the MIN COLD mark and the middle mark just above it See Fig 21 6 If needed fill the rese...

Page 162: ...ake one full brake application and note the air pressure reading on the primary air gauge 4 2 Further reduce air pressure using moder ate brake applications then run the en gine at governed rpm 4 3 No...

Page 163: ...rol switches illuminate 11 3 Ensure both turn signal indicator bulbs illuminate in the dash message center when the turn signal switch is activated 12 Check the operation of all exterior lights See Fi...

Page 164: ...cured to the mounting brackets and that the mounting brackets are secured to the frame Ensure all rubber isolator straps are secure around the LNG fuel tank 2 Check for the presence of all required de...

Page 165: ...with graduations to see if air restriction exceeds the value shown in Table 21 2 Check a go no go indicator without gradu ations to see if the colored bar shows through the clear window 05 05 2010 f4...

Page 166: ...the automatic trans mission fluid level 4 Check for water in the fuel water separator if equipped 4 1 Place a suitable container under the fuel water separator Many states now issue fines for draining...

Page 167: ...5 3 Check the drag link nuts for missing cotter pins 02 03 2010 f470552 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Washers qty 2 2 Nuts qty 2 3 Frame Rail 4 Fuel Outlet Port 5 Fuel Inlet Port 6 Priming Pump 7 Mounting...

Page 168: ...on top of anything likely to be stepped on 3 Inspect air brake lines for dents swelling kinks twisting abrasion and damage especially near moving parts 4 Inspect flex air lines for deterioration or s...

Page 169: ...If replacement of the hood or bumper is necessary the replacement compo nent must meet or exceed the drag reduction performance of the originally installed item in order to maintain compliance with g...

Page 170: ...ed 2 1 Purge the CNG fuel lines by closing the CNG fuel cylinder shutoff valves Start the engine and let it idle until the fuel lines are empty and the engine stops Gauges on the fuel panel should now...

Page 171: ...leaks Repair or replace any leaking compo nents 2 9 Install the access cover on the fuel panel 05 04 2010 f470558 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 1 Coolant Inlet Port 2 Coolant Outlet Port 3 Pressur...

Page 172: ...ab Washing and Polishing 22 1 Care of Fiberglass Parts 22 1 Care of Chrome Parts 22 1 Care of Exterior Lights 22 1 Dashboard and Instrument Panel Care 22 2 Vinyl Upholstery Cleaning 22 2 Velour Uphols...

Page 173: ...rface off with water To prevent rust have any nicks or other dam age on the finish touched up as soon as pos sible Park your vehicle in a sheltered area whenever possible To prevent delamination and d...

Page 174: ...wdered cleaners such as those used for sinks and tiles are abrasive and must be used with caution as they can scratch the vinyl or give it a permanent dull appearance Chewing Gum Harden the gum with a...

Page 175: ...stery cleaning service when extensive cleaning is needed Grease and Oil Based Stains Dampen a small absorbent cloth with dry cleaning solvent or spot remover Apply the cloth carefully to the spot from...

Page 176: ...23 Headlight Aiming Preliminary Checks 23 1 Checking Headlight Aim 23 1 Adjusting Headlight Aim 23 2...

Page 177: ...rpendicular to a vertical screen or wall Shut down the engine and set the parking brake Chock the tires 2 On each headlight find the bulb center behind the headlight lens 3 Measure the distance from t...

Page 178: ...ing screw is located on the upper inboard corner of the headlight assembly See Fig 23 3 Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to raise the beam and counterclockwise to lower it until the beam pattern mee...

Page 179: ...05 13 2009 f545526 Fig 23 3 Headlight Adjusting Headlight Aiming 23 3...

Page 180: ...In an Emergency Hazard Warning Lights 24 1 Fire Extinguisher 24 1 Emergency Kit 24 1 Emergency Filter Replacement DAVCO 24 1 Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables 24 2 Towing 24 5 Fire in the Cab 24...

Page 181: ...on filter will correct this prob lem Refer to the DAVCO web site for additional informa tion www davcotec com WARNING Fluid circulated through the fuel water separator to heat the fuel may be diesel f...

Page 182: ...engine speed to high idle for one to two minutes to purge air from the system Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables When using jumper cables follow the instructions below WARNING Batteries release ex...

Page 183: ...art post on the booster battery providing the charge WARNING Do the next step exactly as instructed and do not allow the clamps of one cable to touch the clamps of the other cable Otherwise a spark co...

Page 184: ...r a battery possibly resulting in severe personal injury from explosion or acid burns 01 07 2011 f545725 1 2 3 4 A C E B D Disconnect jumper cables in the REVERSE order that they were connected A Disc...

Page 185: ...e axle shaft studs This prevents lubricant from leaking out and will keep contaminants from getting into and damaging the wheel bearings and axle lubricant If the driveline s were removed ensure the U...

Page 186: ...the vehicle 2 Place the front tires straight forward and secure the steering wheel in this position 3 Disconnect the battery ground cables NOTICE Failure to protect the frame rails from the chains cou...

Page 187: ...Urethane foam in contact with such heat sources could cause a serious rapid fire which could result in death severe burns or gas poi soning as well as damage to the vehicle In Case of a Cab Fire As q...

Page 188: ...iler Brake Lever 5 12 C Cab Amenities 8 1 Cab Storage 8 1 Subject Page Cup Holders 8 1 Cab Entry and Exit 2 2 Entering from the Driver s Side 2 2 Entering from the Passenger s Side 2 3 Exiting from th...

Page 189: ...trashift Transmissions 14 1 Operation UltraShift Transmissions 14 2 Ultrashift Diagnostics 14 5 Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS Automated Transmissions 14 6 Auto Neutral 14 9 Subject Page Auto Start Gear...

Page 190: ...hts 24 1 Holland Trailer Coupling 18 1 General Information 18 1 Trailer Hookup 18 1 Trailer Release 18 1 Subject Page Hood Opening and Closing 2 5 To Return the Hood 2 5 To Tilt the Hood 2 5 Horn Cont...

Page 191: ...Tank Filling Procedures 19 2 CNG Vehicle Fueling 19 2 LNG Vehicle Fueling 19 3 Natural Gas Vehicles Engine Starting 19 9 Natural Gas Vehicles General Information 19 1 Natural Gas Vehicles Safety Prec...

Page 192: ...ookup 24 6 V Vehicle Power Distribution 3 1 Main Powernet Distribution Box 3 1 Power Distribution Modules 3 1 Velour Upholstery Cleaning 22 3 Chewing Gum or Wax 22 3 Grease and Oil Based Stains 22 3 M...

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