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2014 Xspotter Operator Manual

Part Number: A9470015-004/000
Document Number: AWE 00054 Rev. 002

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Page 3: ...akes no representations or warranties with regard to or by virtue of providing the information contained in this Operator Manual Autocar manufactures a variety of vehicles and the information contained herein may not apply to all vehicles The safe operation of any Autocar vehicle depends upon the manner in which it is operated and Autocar will not be responsible for any damages caused by or in any...

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Page 5: ...G Vehicle Accidents 6 CNG Fire Extinguishers 6 Fire Extinguisher Types 6 Fire Extinguishing Procedures 7 Quickly Assess the Situation 7 Using a Fire Extinguisher on a CNG Fire 7 Fire Involving Trash or Other Debris 7 Excessive Inhalation of Natural Gas 7 Do Not Overload the Vehicle 8 Reporting Safety Defects 8 USA 8 Canada 8 Mexico 8 Modifications to the Vehicle 9 Chassis Frame 9 Frame Alterations...

Page 6: ... 19 Preparation 19 Step 1 Left Side of the Cab 20 Left Front Wheel 20 Left Front Suspension 20 Left Front Brake 20 Condition of Front Axle and Steering System Left Side 20 Under Cab Left Side Cab Raised 20 Step 2 Front of Cab Area 21 Condition of Windshield 21 Lights and Reflectors 21 Grille 21 Step 3 Right Side of Cab Area 21 Right Front Area 21 Right Front Suspension 21 Right Front Brake 21 Cond...

Page 7: ...p 8 Left Saddle Tank and Hydraulic Tank Area 24 Diesel Vehicles 24 CNG Vehicles 24 LNG Vehicles 24 In the Cab 24 Before Leaving the Parking Area 25 Daily Maintenance 25 SEATS 28 General 28 SAFETY FEATURES 29 Safety Belts 29 General 29 Operating the Safety Belt 30 Inspection 31 Important Facts About Safety Belts in Heavy Trucks 34 Komfort Latch Operation 34 Safety Equipment 35 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTR...

Page 8: ... 48 Park Brake Lamp 49 Wait to Start Lamp 49 Charging System Warning Lamp 49 Safety Belt Lamp 49 Air Filter Restriction Indicator Lamp 49 Optional Instruments 50 Voltmeter Optional 50 Manifold Pressure Gauge Optional 50 Pyrometer Optional 50 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Optional 51 Transmission Oil Temperature Optional 51 Forward Rear and Rear Rear Axle Oil Temperature Optional 52 Brake Applicatio...

Page 9: ...ab Ventilation 63 ENGINE START AND OPERATION 63 Starting the Engine 63 Starting Procedure for Diesel Engines 63 Starting Procedure for CNG Engines 65 Stopping the Engine 65 Cold Weather Start and Operation 65 No Ether Start 65 Cold Weather Operation 65 Diesel Engines 65 Gas Engines 66 Engine Block Heater Optional 66 Oil Pan Heater Optional 66 Fuel Filter Heater Diesel Optional 66 Winterfront Not R...

Page 10: ...ns System 72 2010 and 2013 Diesel Engines Emissions Systems 72 Diesel Exhaust Fluid 72 Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF Reservoir 73 DEF Level Indicator Operation 73 Aftertreatment System Regeneration Operator Interface 74 Displays During Regeneration 75 Level Zero 75 Level One 76 Level Two 77 Level Three 78 Level Four 78 High Exhaust Temperature HEST Lamp 79 Active Regeneration Parameters 79 TRANSMISSION...

Page 11: ... Trailer Spotting Procedure 89 Electrical System 91 Safety Guidelines 91 Charging System 91 Battery Box 91 Battery Jump Starting and Charging 92 Welding 93 Electrical Center 94 Breakers and Relays 96 Power Port 96 Battery Main Disconnect Switch Optional 96 POWER STEERING SYSTEM 97 General 97 AXLES AND WHEELS 98 Axle and Interaxle Differential Locks Optional 98 Axle Differential Lock Use 98 Interax...

Page 12: ...EMERGENCY INFORMATION 102 Towing Procedure 102 General 102 Towing Instructions 103 877 973 3486 AWE 00054 Rev 002 TOC 8 ACTT Xspotter Operator Manual ...

Page 13: ...r property WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury or damage to equipment or other property CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equipment or other property NOTICE NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury which if not com...

Page 14: ...cility will contact the manufacturer for any assistance In addition to this operator manual there may be additional instruction operator s manuals supplied by component manufacturers These manuals are collected in the Owner s Package and placed in the cab Be sure to read all the manuals thoroughly before operating your vehicle Also various safety labels may be placed on components by the component...

Page 15: ...The second number represents the number of wheels hubs that drive the vehicle This manual together with manuals for specific components for example Cummins engine Allison transmission etc contains important information for operating this vehicle safely The manuals contain advice and instructions that will enable you to get the operating economy and performance that you expect from this quality veh...

Page 16: ... contact an authorized Autocar service facility to obtain those parts which best fit your own personal needs and preferences WARNING All items within the cab must be secured before the vehicle is set in motion This includes but is not limited to drinks clothes books tools etc In the event of a collision loose items could fly around inside the cab This could cause personal injury DANGER Never try t...

Page 17: ...e gas flow if a vehicle drives away with the hose attached to the vehicle Figure 4 Fuel Nozzle Malfunction If a fuel nozzle valve on the dispenser does not perform as expected 1 Close the flow control valve on the dispenser or time fill post 2 Remount the fuel nozzle to the bracket on the dispenser or time fill post and report the situation to the facility supervisor 3 The malfunctioning nozzle mu...

Page 18: ...appropriate persons to diagnose the potential problem with the vehicle or vehicle fuel storage tanks CNG Vehicle Accidents CNG fuel tanks are resistant to damage but the high pressure lines which connect them to the vehicle could be vulnerable in a traffic accident The risk of ignition is no greater than for diesel or gasoline fuels but because of the high pressure a fire can spread quickly Natura...

Page 19: ...urther additional fire hazards can occur if natural gas is allowed to collect in an area Call the fire department and do not re enter the area until the area is cleared by the fire department Fire Involving Trash or Other Debris If a small incidental fire occurs near any natural gas fueling equipment and the fire does not involve the natural gas attempt to extinguish the fire with one of the fire ...

Page 20: ...oading may result in tire failure causing loss of vehicle control which may lead to an accident resulting in severe personal injury or death Reporting Safety Defects USA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA and Autocar should be informed immediately if you believe that the vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash injury or death Contact NHTSA by calling the Auto Safety Hot...

Page 21: ...fore disconnecting batteries all electronic control units ECU and instrument cluster Refer to service manuals for specific information Figure 6 WARNING Never weld on any part of the frame or drill holes in the top or bottom flanges Serious structural damage could occur Note For more information about the frame rails and crossmembers refer to the Frame Structure Service Manual AWE 00042 If the Fram...

Page 22: ... s literature package If you need additional information or have any questions regarding engine emissions requirements in the U S California or Canada please call The Environmental Protection Agency EPA 1 202 343 9258 The California Air Resources Board CARB 1 626 575 6809 Environment Canada 1 800 668 6767 in Canada only or 1 819 997 2800 Vehicle Data Identification It is extremely important that t...

Page 23: ...and chassis paint colors color numbers and axle and load ratings for the vehicle as it was built Do not exceed these ratings by overloading To deter tampering with the original build specification data the printed information will be destroyed if a label is removed If for any reason a label is damaged contact your Autocar service facility for a replacement Figure 9 On the rear side of the door fra...

Page 24: ...Guidelines Driver Side Entry Exit and Rear Entry Exit in this manual General Entry Guidelines CAUTION To avoid personal injury due to a slip and or fall observe the following guidelines BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING OR EXITING THE CAB OR THE AREA BEHIND THE CAB Always have three limbs one foot and two hands or two feet and one hand in contact with the vehicle at all t...

Page 25: ... mud or any other substance which could make them slippery Always put your foot flat on the top of the step Do not place your foot on the side or edge of the step Driver Side Entry Exit Open the door Place any hand carried items on the cab floor or in the seat Grasp the right grab handle with your right hand and the door hand grip with your left hand Put your right foot fully on the bottom step Fi...

Page 26: ...uipped with a manual transmission put the gear in NEUTRAL to prevent unwanted vehicle movement and possible injury or death WARNING Due to the danger of sustaining personal injury and or damage to the vehicle never attempt to raise the cab outside under extremely windy conditions The strong wind conditions could force the cab beyond the normal limits of its travel General Remove or secure all loos...

Page 27: ...hen the cab tilt is operated Velocity fuses are incorporated into the cab tilt cylinder ports to control the cab s free fall past the midpoint top when raising and lowering the cab The fuses also act as a safety valve to prevent the cab from falling unchecked in the event of a hydraulic system failure Raising the Cab The cab tilt controls are located on the frame Figure 13 Figure 13 Raising the Ca...

Page 28: ...ab is raised the safety lock rod will automatically drop into each of the notches as the cab is raised Figure 16 Figure 16 DANGER Never rely on the hydraulic pressure to hold the cab in a partially open position Always use ensure the safety lock is engaged to prevent serious personal injury or death Velocity fuses are incorporated into the cab tilt cylinder ports to control the cab s movement past...

Page 29: ...ow Control Knob located on top of the Tilt Pump until the locating pin can spin freely Rotate the knob 90 degrees counter clockwise and release at which point the Locating Pin will re seat in the original or down position Figure 19 Figure 19 To lower the cab push and maintain pressure on the tilt switch until the cab is in the fully lowered position The weight of the cab will trigger the hydraulic...

Page 30: ...st all defects or deficiencies discovered by the driver Performing a pre trip inspection prepares for the end of work report The Pre Trip Inspection Quick List on the following pages shows suggested guidelines to be used in performing tractor pre trip inspections Depending on the application in which the vehicle is being used these guidelines should be modified to include other necessary inspectio...

Page 31: ...atural gas Check body surfaces for breaks or damage Preparation Block wheels on vehicle CNG Vehicles Drain any collected oil from the engine fuel filter Close drain valve Drain air reservoirs completely To drain open drain cocks or pull drain cord Close air reservoir drain cocks Start the engine and let the air pressure build up to normal Stop engine Switch on parking lights and four way flashers ...

Page 32: ...ster and chamber pushrod travel With brakes applied or released look for conspicuously different positions of the slack adjusters Check brake air hose for any chafing Check brake chamber mounting bolts and bracket Look for slack travel between lining and drum This check cannot be made if dust covers are in place Reapply the park brake Condition of Front Axle and Steering System Left Side No loose ...

Page 33: ...hub no obvious leaking on the outside or inside of wheel Verify correct oil level in hub Right Front Suspension Check condition of spring spring hangers shackles U bolts no cracks breaks or shifting Check shock absorber condition Right Front Brake Check slack adjuster and chamber pushrod travel With brakes applied or released look for conspicuously different positions of the slack adjusters Check ...

Page 34: ...k transmission for leaks Check driveshaft Check frame and crossmembers for bends cracks or breaks Check that air tubing and electrical wiring harnesses are secured against snagging and chafing Step 5 Right Rear Vehicle Area 1 2 7 8 5 4 3 6 Figure 23 Exhaust System Inspect exhaust system debris shields for damage and trapped debris Clean as required Dual Wheels One or Two Axles Check condition of w...

Page 35: ...amage oil and grease Step 7 Left Rear Area of Vehicle Dual Wheels One or Two Axles Check condition of wheels Especially look for cracks bent or broken studs or missing or loose lug nuts Check condition of tire properly inflated no serious cuts bulges tread wear or any signs of misalignment valve stem not touching wheel or brake drum valve cap in place and no objects stuck between the tires Check t...

Page 36: ...ic lines secure and not leaking Check hydraulic tank sight gauge The hydraulic level should be in the middle of the sight glass Check hydraulic filter restriction gauge If necessary service replace filter In the Cab Check steps and grab handles for looseness or breakage Also clean them if there is any substance that makes them slippery which makes cab entry exit hazardous Start the engine If equip...

Page 37: ...t the coolant reservoir to verify it is half full The coolant level should be in the middle of the sight glass Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir Figure 24 Coolant should be visible in the sight glass on the side of the coolant reservoir If coolant is not visible through sight glass add coolant through the fill cap on top of the reservoir Only add enough coolant until visible through the...

Page 38: ...ld accelerate engine wear if not suited for application Check the transmission oil level with the dipstick Figure 25 Item 2 located under the cab The oil level should be between the minimum and maximum marks on the dipstick Use only TranSynd heavy duty automatic transmission fluid See the transmission manufacturer s manual for instructions regarding how to add oil and for the proper procedure to c...

Page 39: ...el that is not ultra low sulfur will damage the diesel particulate filter and can damage the other emissions system components NOTICE Biodiesel up to B20 20 may be used in Autocar vehicles with 2010 and 2013 diesel engines Do not use any biodiesel concentration greater than B20 or engine damage may occur CNG LNG Vehicles Drain any collected oil from the engine fuel filter Close the drain valve AWE...

Page 40: ...ed in the air stream and can cause eye injury Drain the air reservoirs daily With the air system fully charged and with the engine shut off listen for air leaks SEATS General If the seat installed in the vehicle is not explained in this section look for the seat information in the Owner s Package DANGER All adjustments are to be made while the operator is seated and the vehicle is stationary Do no...

Page 41: ... A separate child restraint system should also be provided for each child weighing 50 lbs 25 kg or less It should meet the requirements of FMVSS 213 Child Restraint System Carefully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions on installation and use While the vehicle is in motion make certain the child remains in the restraint system Safety belts must be worn by the driver and passenger at all...

Page 42: ...fety belt pull the belt out from the retractor and insert the latch into the buckle Figure 32 Verify proper lock of the latch by pulling on the latch Adjust the slack by pulling on the top part of the belt until the lower part or the part that crosses the lap is snugly adjusted Release the top part and let the retractor pull the belt in The lap portion of the safety belt should be worn low across ...

Page 43: ...at they are working properly Look for loose damaged parts without disassembling that could keep the restraint system from working properly If the safety belt retractor and hardware were in use during a collision they must be replaced The restraint system anchoring fasteners must be replaced if necessary If there is any doubt about the restraint system s effectiveness replace the entire safety belt...

Page 44: ...detail how to inspect safety belts and tethers for cuts fraying extreme or unusual wear of the webbing etc and damage to the buckle retractor hardware or other factors which indicate that safety belt system replacement is necessary Check the web wear at the buckle latch area Figure 35 The webbing must be closely examined to determine if fraying extreme wear or cuts are present in the webbing Cuts ...

Page 45: ...cks or breakage Figure 38 The retractor web storage device is mounted on the B pillar just behind the door in the cab Figure 39 The retractor is the heart of the safety belt system and can be damaged if abused even unintentionally Check the retractor web storage device operation to ensure that it is not locked and that it spools out and retracts the webbing properly Figure 39 If tethers are being ...

Page 46: ...car service facility for replacement Your Autocar safety belt system has been developed and tested specifically for heavy trucks Replace it only with the exact same design with which the vehicle was originally equipped If the inspection indicates that any other part of the safety belt system requires replacement the entire belt system must be replaced An installation guide is attached to every rep...

Page 47: ...ion Figure 42 Safety Equipment Safety triangles and fire extinguishers Figure 43 are available as optional equipment Safety triangles and fire extinguishers are located in the cab Before operating the vehicle familiarize yourself with the availability of safety equipment and its location Ensure that all safety equipment is properly secured before operating the vehicle Figure 43 AWE 00054 Rev 002 3...

Page 48: ...in Figure 45 1 2 3 4 1 Instrument Cluster 3 HVAC Control Panel 2 Warning Lamps 4 Transmission Shift Control Figure 44 1 8 9 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 Instrumentation Layout 1 Engine Coolant Temperature 6 Fuel Gauge 2 Engine Oil Pressure 7 Speedometer 3 Tachometer Optional 8 Primary A Air Pressure 4 Hourmeter 9 Secondary B Air Pressure 5 Voltmeter 10 Warning Lamps Figure 45 Note All gauges and lamps shown in ...

Page 49: ...st System Temperature 2 Check Engine 12 Park Brake Applied 3 Stop Engine 13 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 4 Brake Pressure 14 Wait to Start 5 High Beam 15 Communications Error 6 Check Transmission 16 Charging System 7 Transmission Temperature 17 Automatic Traction Control 8 Antilock Brake System 18 Low Fuel 9 Trailer Antilock Brake System 19 Safety Belt 10 Air Filter Restriction Figure 46 AWE 00054 R...

Page 50: ...o tire size or other changes in the vehicle driveline Recalibration of the ECM is performed by your authorized Autocar or Cummins service facility Figure 47 Vehicles may also be fitted with a speedometer that reads in km h per hour as the primary scale with mph as the secondary scale Figure 48 Figure 48 The odometer is a liquid crystal display LCD mounted in the lower speedometer face The odometer...

Page 51: ...erating temperature At idle speed the pressure may drop to 5 20 psi 35 140 kPa When first starting a cold engine oil pressure may exceed 90 psi 620 kPa If the oil pressure remains below the normal operating range the engine should be checked for problems by your authorized Autocar or Cummins service facility The low oil pressure warning limit is dependent on the engine manufacturer s electronic pr...

Page 52: ...again to clear the warning mode WARNING Failure to take necessary action when the Stop Engine Warning Lamp is displayed can result in automatic engine shutdown and loss of power steering assist Vehicle crash can occur causing serious personal injury or death NOTICE Failure to observe correct precautions when the Stop Engine Warning Lamp appears could result in serious damage to the engine and or o...

Page 53: ...art can be attempted The engine electronic control module will determine whether to allow a restart based on whether or not the engine temperature has returned to the normal operating range Do not attempt to drive the vehicle or run the engine until a qualified service technician can diagnose the problem Note The Stop Engine Warning Lamp remains on even when the temperature returns to normal The i...

Page 54: ...nal injury or death Air Pressure Gauges A B The system air gauges Figure 56 and Figure 57 are connected to the front and rear circuit reservoirs via the gateway module on the chassis When the system is full the two gauges should register equal air pressure Air brake system pressure should be between 90 135 psi 620 930 kPa for normal operation Figure 56 Figure 57 877 973 3486 AWE 00054 Rev 002 42 A...

Page 55: ...perature is outside of the normal operating range and over time decrease output to 50 of full power If the oil pressure coolant level or coolant temperature returns to normal operating range power will gradually increase to full again Stop at the first safe place where the problem can be checked If equipped and high coolant temperature low coolant level or low oil pressure conditions exist the eng...

Page 56: ...N The High Exhaust System Temperature HEST Lamp illuminates to indicate that high exhaust temperatures may exist due to active regeneration When this lamp is illuminated ensure that the exhaust pipe outlet is not directed at any surface or material that will ignite Figure 61 Diesel Particulate Filter The Diesel Particulate Filter DPF Warning Lamp Figure 62 will illuminate when the DPF system must ...

Page 57: ...nd when the Comm Error Warning Lamp illuminates and will stop after 15 seconds Low Fuel Lamp A Low Fuel Lamp Figure 64 is located in the center warning lamp bar The lamp illuminates amber when the fuel level falls below 1 8 tank 12 5 If fuel level data is lost for over 60 seconds the low fuel indicator will be illuminated Figure 64 Low Fuel Pressure Lamp Gas Engines Only Trucks with natural gas en...

Page 58: ...ake circuits the lamp automatically turns off and the audible alarm stops BRAKE PRESSURE Figure 66 If the air pressure is allowed to drop below 35 psi 240 kPa in both systems the park brakes will automatically engage and stop the vehicle After the Brake Pressure Warning Lamp illuminates and before the park brakes engage safely stop the vehicle at an off road location DANGER Failure to observe thes...

Page 59: ...ning Lamp Figure 69 will illuminate when a fault within the transmission is detected The Transmission Warning Lamp will illuminate with an audible alarm when a fault is detected The tone will stop after 15 seconds and the lamp will remain illuminated TRANS Figure 69 Tractor Anti Lock Brake System Warning Lamp The Tractor Anti Lock Brake System Lamp Figure 70 will illuminate amber if the Anti Lock ...

Page 60: ... fault has been detected in the trailer ABS system when equipped or communications from the trailer ABS control module have been lost ABS Figure 72 Park Brake Lamp The Park Brake Lamp Figure 73 will illuminate when the park brake is applied The indicator will go out when the park brake is released Figure 73 For more information see Park Brake Valve in this manual Wait to Start Lamp If the Wait to ...

Page 61: ...luminate when the air filter becomes clogged Figure 77 Optional Instruments Voltmeter Optional With the key ON and the engine OFF the optional voltmeter Figure 78 indicates battery voltage When the engine is running the display indicates charging system voltage Normal voltage with the engine running should be approximately 12 5 13 5 volts Figure 78 Manifold Pressure Gauge Optional The optional man...

Page 62: ...uced Shift to a lower gear if the engine is overloaded Refer to the engine manufacturer s operator s manual for the operational range of the exhaust gas temperature Figure 80 Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Optional Figure 81 The optional engine oil temperature gauge Figure 81 allows the operator to monitor oil temperature Refer to the engine manufacturer s operator s manual for the operational range...

Page 63: ...n automatic engine shutdown and loss of power steering assist Vehicle crash can occur causing serious personal injury or death Forward Rear and Rear Rear Axle Oil Temperature Optional Figure 83 Figure 84 The optional axle temperature gauge s Figure 83 and Figure 84 allow the operator to monitor axle temperature during operation These optional gauges are connected to temperature senders installed i...

Page 64: ...h the cab above the engine The detector has both visual and audible alarms that trigger at 20 and 50 Lower Explosive Levels LEL 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 Sensor 1 CAB OK LED Illuminates green when sensor is detected and sending OK signal 2 Sensor 1 CAB Fault LED Illuminates yellow when sensor is not detected or is sending fault signal 3 Sensor 1 CAB Danger LED Illuminates red when sensor detects greater...

Page 65: ...icator will illuminate If methane is detected by either sensor at 50 LEL or greater the DANGER LED indicator will remain illuminated and the remote indicator panel red LED will illuminate Test Mode Pressing the TEST button will initiate a test of the LEDs and the relay controlling the remote indicator panel functions If any LED on either panel fails to illuminate have the system serviced before op...

Page 66: ...pplement to standard safety practices which should be carried out around explosive gases Inspect all compartments check all gas fittings and connections and smell for methane gas fumes at all times 877 973 3486 AWE 00054 Rev 002 54 ACTT Xspotter Operator Manual ...

Page 67: ...Control 3 Ignition Switch 10 Windshield Wiper Washer Switch 4 Climate Controls 11 Headlamp Switch 5 Ashtray 12 Work Lamp Switch 6 Transmission Range Selector 4th Generation Shown 13 Rotating Beacon Switch 7 Cigar Lighter 14 Optional Switch Locations Figure 88 AWE 00054 Rev 002 55 autocartruck com ACTT Xspotter Operator Manual ...

Page 68: ...rt and Operation in this manual for proper starting and preheating procedures Cigar Lighter To operate the Cigar Lighter Figure 90 press in the center until it stays in The heater element heats up and the lighter pops out when it is ready for use Figure 90 The ashtray is located on the center dash panel Instrument Light Dimmer Switch The Instrument Light Dimmer Switch Figure 91 controls the instru...

Page 69: ...eed If wiper is ON increases wiper to next higher speed If held more than one second wiper speed increases directly to HIGH C down If wiper is OFF turns wiper on to LOW speed If wiper is ON decreases wiper to next lowest speed If held more than one second wiper enters its longest DELAY mode Bottom Button WASH D push in When wipers are OFF or in DELAY mode and not wiping If pressed less than 1 2 se...

Page 70: ...ill stay on until the park brakes are applied or the headlights are switched on Work Light Switch A work light may be located on the top of the cab facing rearward To operate the light press the top of the Work Light Switch Figure 94 move the switch up The light will stay on until the switch is returned to the OFF position Work lights are mounted high on the cab for work behind the cab The switch ...

Page 71: ...an area where the exhaust might come in contact with trees brush or other flammable objects DANGER The operator should avoid physical contact with the exhaust system at all times as extreme heat is often generated from the system which could cause severe burns resulting in serious personal injury or death If the DPF Warning Lamp begins blinking once per second then the need for the regeneration cy...

Page 72: ...nual for information on how to properly engage and drive with the differential locks engaged Figure 99 Interaxle Differential Lock Switch The Interaxle Differential Lock is used to provide additional traction in conditions where all drive wheels are slipping The Interaxle Differential Lock when engaged locks the forward rear and the rear rear axle together ensuring that both axles receive motive p...

Page 73: ...102 Turn signal switches require manual canceling or may be self canceling depending on vehicle model The turn signals are activated by moving the turn signal switch lever located under the left side of the steering wheel up or down Figure 102 If the turn signal switch is not self canceling it must be manually returned to the NEUTRAL position after making a turn For lane changes the lever does not...

Page 74: ...l Figure 104 is located above the driver side door The cord is pulled to activate the air valve feeding air to the horn s Figure 104 HEATING AND VENTILATION The heater controls Figure 105 are the same in all ACTT models The standard controls are centrally located on the main instrument panel Figure 105 The basic system is a heater and defroster unit only The heater has a capacity that is more than...

Page 75: ...uce the buildup of exhaust gas under the vehicle ENGINE START AND OPERATION Starting the Engine Note For cold weather starting see Cold Weather Start and Operation in this manual Starting Procedure for Diesel Engines These starting and operating procedures should be followed for all diesel engines For more detailed information on design and function read the engine manufacturer s operator s manual...

Page 76: ...electrical circuit to the starter motor until the motor has cooled 5 Turn the key to STR to start the engine Release as soon as the engine has started 6 When the engine has started it takes a while to send lubricating oil to all bearings shafts and between pistons and liners Wait for the Oil Pressure Gauge Figure 107 to settle at a normal level then bring engine speed up gradually Increase speed a...

Page 77: ...utting it off This allows the turbocharger to slow down and the cooling system to dissipate the engine heat Turn the engine off by turning the ignition key to the OFF position NOTICE Shutting off an engine immediately after high speed or full load operation can damage the turbocharger and cause heat stress on the engine Always let the engine idle for three to five minutes before shutting it off Co...

Page 78: ...ck And Bus Engines Bulletin 4971392 available from your local Cummins distributor Engine Block Heater Optional An electric engine block heater can be installed for keeping the coolant hot when the vehicle is parked The heater is mounted through the side of the engine block with the heater coils in the coolant jacket The heater does not interfere with normal operation and can be permanently install...

Page 79: ...g to serious personal injury or death Refer to Stop Engine Warning Lamp in this manual for details on the engine shutdown system Engine Overspeed Diesel Engines DANGER The diesel engine will operate on any fuel which enters the cylinder whether it is from the injectors or from the air intake system Therefore if any solvent is used to flush out the air cleaner element the engine may overspeed durin...

Page 80: ...eed to reach the bottom of the rated torque range before downshifting Continue to downshift in this manner until a gear is reached that will maintain the desired speed Continue to operate at rated torque if the vehicle will make it to the top without a downshift Begin upshifting as the grade of the hill decreases and the engine begins to accelerate above 1600 rpm Driving this way will give the bes...

Page 81: ...s within safe limits FUEL ECONOMY DRIVING The absolute fuel consumption counted in miles per US gallon mpg or liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km for highway driving and gallons per hour gph or liters per hour lph for off road and trailer spotting types of driving is determined by a large number of factors that can be related to one of the following 1 Build specification and equipment 2 Service and...

Page 82: ...ecked for proper adjustment and operation Axles An axle out of alignment will increase rolling resistance Regularly check the front wheel alignment and axle alignment If they are correct there will be less rolling resistance and therefore lower fuel consumption A good indication of an axle or wheel out of alignment is uneven tire wear Check the tires often Engine Faulty or incorrectly adjusted eng...

Page 83: ...nd downhill driving technique Starting the Engine Start the engine according to the instructions in this manual and the Cummins Owners Manual A proper start especially during the cold season saves fuel and reduces engine wear Sluggish lubricating oil in the engine makes cold starting more difficult Therefore it is important to always use engine oil with the correct viscosity For the sake of the ov...

Page 84: ...e it vaporizes and decomposes to form ammonia and carbon dioxide The ammonia is the desired byproduct which in conjunction with the SCR catalyst converts the NOx to harmless nitrogen and water Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF is the reactant necessary for the functionality of the SCR system It is a carefully blended aqueous urea solution of 32 5 high purity urea and 67 5 deionized water The urea is a comp...

Page 85: ...re 110 is located directly below the fuel gauge The Low DEF Lamp is just to the left of the bar scale The indicator bar is a colored sliding scale representing the DEF level in the reservoir The bar scale may be illuminated green amber or red depending on the level in the reservoir When the level is above 20 percent the bar scale will be illuminated green 1 Low DEF Lamp 2 DEF Bar Gauge Figure 110 ...

Page 86: ... derated by 40 percent the engine is limited to 1 000 rpm and the vehicle speed is limited to five mph 8 km h The Low DEF Lamp will remain illuminated the far left segment of the LED bar will continue to flash RED the amber Check Engine Lamp will remain illuminated and the red Stop Engine Warning Lamp will illuminate When the DEF reservoir is empty and the engine IS INTENTIONALLY shut down by the ...

Page 87: ... the vehicle mounted switch would be disabled because the DPF Lamp is not illuminated No operator interaction is required at this level The Stationary or Parked Regeneration vehicle mounted switch is still disabled due to the DPF Lamp not being illuminated Figure 111 CHECK ENGINE STOP ENGINE BRAKE PRESSURE TRANS TRANS WAIT TO START COMM ERROR ABS ABS Figure 111 AWE 00054 Rev 002 75 autocartruck co...

Page 88: ...nd set Fault Code 2639 Figure 112 As the pressure increases the ECM will detect that it is necessary to perform an Active Regeneration At this point Passive Regeneration can still occur if under normal operating conditions the vehicle has a high enough load or duty cycle Mobile Active Regeneration will occur when conditions permit such as valid engine speed or engine load Parked or Stationary Rege...

Page 89: ...he soot from the DPF The tractor should not leave the shop with the DPF at Level Two STOP ENGINE BRAKE PRESSURE TRANS TRANS WAIT TO START COMM ERROR ABS ABS CHECK ENGINE CHECK ENGINE FLASHING Figure 113 WARNING Parked or Stationary Regeneration should be performed by trained maintenance personnel only Due to the high temperatures present during the process safety steps MUST be followed to prevent ...

Page 90: ...GINE FLASHING CHECK ENGINE Figure 114 Level Four When the filter reaches a point of 90 plugged the ECM will log Fault Code 1922 and engine shut down will be initiated Figure 115 If shut down is active the engine will shutoff within 30 seconds At Level Four Parked or Stationary Regeneration is not allowed and the DPF will have to be replaced Follow the steps outlined in the appropriate Service Manu...

Page 91: ... 0 mph Active Regeneration will never initiate without the vehicle in motion Regeneration is not permitted during PTO operation The DPF Lamp alerts the operator that the DPF has become restricted The High Exhaust System Temperature HEST Lamp alerts the operator of a potentially higher than normal exhaust temperature This lamp is used for informational purposes only and does not require that the ve...

Page 92: ...e ACTT Xspotter is equipped with an automatic transmission The operator s manual for this component is supplied by the manufacturer The shift selector Figure 117 is mounted on the right hand console near the operator Refer to the Allison Operator Manual in the Literature Packet for full information on operating the Allison transmission 1 2 1 Push Button Shift Selector 2 Bump Shifter Figure 117 877...

Page 93: ...o loss of control of the vehicle resulting in severe personal injury or death DANGER Do not operate the vehicle when there is a malfunction in the compressed air system An air brake system with leaks or other malfunctions may prevent the brake system from operating properly The vehicle should not be operated until the system is repaired and all brake circuits are working properly Failure to repair...

Page 94: ...b sometimes referred to as the park brake valve and is released while the service brakes are engaged by pushing in the park brake valve Compressed Air System The vehicle brakes are a dual circuit compressed air brake system There are two independent circuits A and B with a single set of controls brake pedal park brake valve and optional lever work brake Each circuit is supplied by a separate air r...

Page 95: ... stop In the event of a failure of both the A circuit and B circuit causing both to drop to 35 psi 240 kPa or below while the vehicle is in motion the park brake valve will pop out and the park brake will automatically apply and bring the vehicle to an emergency stop Service Brake Application When applying the service brakes press the brake pedal as firmly as speed and road conditions permit It is...

Page 96: ...provided the brake drums and linings are in good condition and are properly adjusted Do not apply the park brake if the service brakes are hot such as after descending a steep grade Also do not apply the park brake in freezing temperatures if the service brakes are wet Cool or dry the service brakes prior to setting the park brake as follows If the brakes are wet drive the vehicle in low gear and ...

Page 97: ...riate ABS modulator valve to reduce braking pressure During emergency braking the modulator valve alternately reduces increases or maintains air pressure in the brake chamber to prevent wheel lock up During emergency or reduced traction stops fully depress the foot brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a safe stop DO NOT PUMP the brake pedal With the brake pedal fully depressed the ABS will contr...

Page 98: ... completed provided no diagnostic trouble codes are present 2 When ATC is disabled for any reason 3 During an ATC event the lamp will flash rapidly When ATC is no longer active the ATC active indicator lamp turns off Figure 123 If vehicle speed is above 25 mph 40 km h a signal is sent to the ECM which reduces the engine speed to be consistent with vehicle speed This action helps reduce the amount ...

Page 99: ...on The fifth wheel boom cylinders are hydraulically actuated to raise and lower the boom and fifth wheel A hydraulic pump is driven by the engine to supply the hydraulic fluid pressure needed for operation WARNING Rollover Hazard Do not raise or lower the boom while the tractor is moving The fifth wheel boom control lever Figure 127 Item 1 is located in the cab on the right hand console Operation ...

Page 100: ... will remain open until the fifth wheel is again connected to a trailer kingpin NOTICE When pulling away from a trailer the fifth wheel latch control valve must be depressed and held until the fifth wheel is clear of the trailer kingpin SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The fifth wheel is equipped with a secondary lock for on highway use To engage the secondary lock pull out the cotter pin located in the fifth ...

Page 101: ...aise the trailer until the trailer landing gear clears the ground DO NOT raise the trailer more than is needed to provide clearance between the trailer landing gear and the ground 7 Once adequate ground clearance has been achieved from the trailer landing gear shift the tractor into REVERSE release the brake treadle and back into the kingpin jaws until engagement is felt NOTICE The kingpin jaws of...

Page 102: ...12 Apply the foot brake treadle fully and then push in the parking brake control yellow and the trailer air supply red this will charge the trailer air supply and release the trailer park brakes 13 Once the air system is fully charged shift the tractor into FORWARD and release the foot brake treadle Allow the tractor to move forward slowly and then recheck the trailer brakes by applying the foot b...

Page 103: ...ure to repair a malfunction in the electrical system can result in serious damage due to vehicle fire Always let an experienced electrical technician perform repairs Always determine the source of the fault do not just treat the symptoms WARNING Always wear eye protection when working around batteries to prevent the risk of injury due to an explosion or contact with sulfuric acid NOTICE Electronic...

Page 104: ...ave enough stored energy to start the engine they should be recharged using a low charge voltage not to exceed 16 volts Do not use battery chargers with boosting capability These produce high voltage that will cause damage to the vehicle electrical and electronic components If the engine needs to be started immediately use starting batteries Connect the cables as follows 1 When jumping batteries t...

Page 105: ...ower needs to be disconnected and some components must also be disconnected WARNING Never disconnect batteries while the engine is running Batteries protect the electrical system from voltage surges Removal while running could cause a damaging load dump and destroy all ECUs on the truck Disconnect both the negative and positive battery cables Disconnect the negative cable first Reconnect the posit...

Page 106: ...onnected causing more damage to the electrical system Electrical Center The electrical system s breaker and relay boxes referred to herein as fuse boxes are installed in various locations Three fuse boxes are located under the right side center arm rest Figure 132 The location of individual components in these the fuse boxes is shown on a label on the underside of the right side armrest cover 1 Fu...

Page 107: ...s outside the cab and is mounted on the LH frame rail behind the engine Figure 133 Item 3 1 2 3 1 Hydraulic Control Valve 3 Fuse Box 3 FB3 2 Transmission Control Module TCM Figure 133 AWE 00054 Rev 002 95 autocartruck com ACTT Xspotter Operator Manual ...

Page 108: ...are located next to the shift selector and may be used to power cellular phone chargers and other 12V DC low current accessories Battery Main Disconnect Switch Optional A Battery Main Disconnect Switch Figure 134 is available as an option Note that this does not disconnect electrical power from the engine and transmission control units Use of this switch does not replace the need for proper discon...

Page 109: ...effort required to turn the steering wheel is much greater than with power assist If the power steering assist fails bring the vehicle to a safe stop Do not drive the vehicle until correcting the cause of the problem WARNING Never drive the vehicle without power assisted steering When the power assist has failed the effort to turn the steering wheel is much greater especially in sharp turns or at ...

Page 110: ...inate wheel spin on poor traction surfaces The Axle Differential Lock should be used only on icy or other slippery surfaces and at low speed As soon as the slippery surface has been passed the lock should be disengaged WARNING If possible do not use the Axle Differential Lock while taking a curve With good traction and the lock engaged the vehicle will understeer and therefore will tend to drive s...

Page 111: ...ator and wait for the drive wheels to stop spinning 2 Use the switch to engage the Axle Differential Lock Figure 137 or the Interaxle Differential Lock Figure 138 3 Slowly depress the accelerator pedal Figure 137 DIFF LOCK INT UNLOCK Figure 138 The differential locks can be disengaged at any speed as long as no wheels are slipping or spinning When disengaging the differential locks the couplings m...

Page 112: ...of the vehicle and the first 50 100 miles 80 160 km after the wheels have been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle This applies to both single and dual wheels in connection with normal service but should be performed at least every six months All disc wheels for the ACTT Xspotter series have fasteners that require a torque of 450 500 lb ft 610 678 N m Figure 139 This check tightening is particu...

Page 113: ...ure 140 Figure 140 Wheel Bearings and Seals For reliable operation and adequate service life the wheel bearings must be properly adjusted and checked during the service period Loose wheel bearings could cause premature tire wear and possibly affect vehicle handling See your authorized Autocar service facility for proper wheel bearing service Figure 141 Watch carefully for oil leaks Figure 141 and ...

Page 114: ...parate from the spring plates When towing has been completed do not under any circumstances use your hands to reposition the air springs again There is a great risk that your hand will be caught between spring and plate causing personal injury CAUTION Do not tow a vehicle backward when equipped with roof air fairings The fairings act as an air scoop and may break off Failure to follow this warning...

Page 115: ...t use the tow eyes for raising the front of the vehicle the tow eyes can break Do not crawl under a vehicle suspended by tow eyes Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or death Note When the driveshaft or axle shafts are reinstalled make sure the nuts are tightened to the correct torques Also make sure the axle shafts are installed in the proper sides with the ...

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Page 118: ...Printed In U S A Autocar Industries LLC 551 South Washington Street Hagerstown IN 47346 www autocartruck com Autocar Industries LLC 2013 Part Number A9470015 004 000 Document Number AWE 00054 Rev 002 ...

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