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OPERATION 115
• Apply service brakes. After initial drop, pressure should hold steady, or
increase slightly, with engine at idle.
• Check slack adjusters and chamber pushrod travel.
• Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
• Check for loose items in the cab. Secure them if necessary.
Step 16: Before Leaving the Parking Area
• Remove chocks from the wheels.
• Test trailer hook-up by slowly pulling while applying the trailer brakes with
the trailer brake hand control valve.
• Test the service brakes before leaving the parking area.
• Test parking brakes by stopping on a 20% grade and applying the parking
brakes. The parking brakes shall hold the combined vehicle and trailer without
moving.
New Vehicle Break-In
To ensure many years of reliable, trouble-free , the following break-in
procedures are recommended:
Note:
Oil change, filter change and chassis lubrication are no longer required at the
4,828 km (3,000-mile ) vehicle break-in interval.
Refer to the preventive maintenance schedules outlined in the
Maintenance
and Lubrication Manual (21394653)
for recommended lubrication change
intervals for the following items:
• Gear oils (transmission, rear axle carrier[s], front drive axle carrier, transfer
case, flywheel PTO)
• Engine oil
• Oil filters
• Fuel filters
• Coolant conditioner
Note:
It is important that components be filled with lubricants meeting the
specifications as given in the
Maintenance and Lubrication Manual (21394653)
Note:
When checking oil levels, the vehicle must be parked on level ground, and
the units at normal operating temperature. Components must be filled to the correct
level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Summary of Contents for Granite GU Series
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Page 44: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 33 Advisory Label Locations On Vehicle Labels Found on Chassis C0029831 ...
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Page 47: ...36 SAFETY INFORMATION C0029013 1 Right Side Frame Rail 2 Hood Prop ...
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Page 49: ...38 SAFETY INFORMATION Labels Found on Driver Side Sun Visor C0029832 ...
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Page 82: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 71 Diagnostics W3036575 W3036576 W3036583 ...
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