
PACCAR PX-8
Contents
Operator’s Manual
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Foreword
Introduction
Safety Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5
Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Engine Identification
Engine Dataplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
PACCAR Engine Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Operating Instructions
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Normal Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Cold Weather Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Starting Procedure After Extended Shutdown or
Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Operating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
Coolant Recommentations and Specifications . . . . . . .
24
Lubricating Recommentations and Specifications . . . .
25
Diesel Fuel Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Engine Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Engine Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Engine Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Tips for Operation on Level and Dry Pavement . . . . .
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Tips for Operation on Grades with Dry Pavement . . . .
37
Tips for Operation on Slick Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Engine Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
Maintenance Guidelines
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45
Maintenance Record Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51
Service Literature
Additional Service Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53
Maintenance Specifications
General Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
55
Lubricating Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
57
Filter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
58
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Recommendations and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59
Fuel Recommendations and Specifications . . . . . . . .
59
Lubricating Oil Recommendations and Specifications
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Summary of Contents for PX 8
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