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After the vehicle is in motion, the exhaust brake system operates
when the driver's foot is removed from the accelerator pedal.
T h e s e l e c t i o n o f t r a n s m i s s i o n g e a r s a n d e n g i n e s p e e d w h e n
operating the brake system is important. The exhaust brake is more
effective in the lower gears and at the higher engine speeds.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not operate the
exhaust brake on slippery roads (snow covered, frozen or wet
roads), because the tires may lock.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, before going down a
steep or long grade, reduce speed, turn on the exhaust brake, and
shift the transmission to the next lower gear. This will help control
your speed. Do not hold the brake pedal down too long or too often
while going downhill. This could cause the brakes to get hot and not
work as well. As a result, the truck will not slow down at the usual
rate. Failure to take these steps could result in loss of vehicle control.
Descending a Grade
ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN
The steering column can be adjusted to different angles and the steering
wheel can be adjusted up or down. Before adjusting, position the seat as
desired.
STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT
1. Release the steering column by pulling the lock lever all the way up.
2. Sit upright in your seat and move the steering wheel up or down and
the steering column back or forward as desired.
3. At the desired position, lock the column by pushing the lock lever all
the way down.
Lock Lever
Lock
Unlock
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