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Driver Instructions

December 2017

UltraShift

®

 

PLUS

Automated Transmission

TRDR1110 EN-US

UltraShift 

PLUS 

Linehaul Active Shifting (LAS)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Linehaul Small Step Efficiency (LSE)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Multipurpose Extreme Performance (MXP)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Multipurpose High Performance (MHP)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Vocational Active Shifting (VAS)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Vocational Construction Series (VCS)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Vocational High Performance (VHP)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Vocational Multipurpose Series (VMS)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Vocational Extreme Performance (VXP)

UltraShift 

PLUS

 Passenger Vehicle (PV)

Summary of Contents for UltraShift PLUS FO(M) E310C-LAS Series

Page 1: ...ltraShift PLUS Multipurpose Extreme Performance MXP UltraShift PLUS Multipurpose High Performance MHP UltraShift PLUS Vocational Active Shifting VAS UltraShift PLUS Vocational Construction Series VCS UltraShift PLUS Vocational High Performance VHP UltraShift PLUS Vocational Multipurpose Series VMS UltraShift PLUS Vocational Extreme Performance VXP UltraShift PLUS Passenger Vehicle PV ...

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Page 3: ... or system Warning Read the entire driver instructions before operating this transmission Before starting a vehicle always be seated in the driver s seat select N on the shift control and set the parking brake If engine cranks in any gear other than neutral service vehicle immediately Before working on a vehicle parking the vehicle or leaving the cab with the engine running place the transmission ...

Page 4: ...or to any type of welding on any UltraShift PLUS equipped vehicle Important It is a requirement that the driver of a commercial vehicle specified under paragraph A sections 1 6 of FMCSA regulation 392 10 need only cross rail road grade crossings in a gear that permits the vehicle to complete the cross ing without a change of gears This can only be achieved by utilizing the MANUAL mode Please refer...

Page 5: ...on Configuration Switch 14 Transmission Power Take Off PTO Stationary PTO Operation 17 Mobile PTO Operation 18 Split Shaft PTO SSPTO Operation 18 Soft Soil Operation Heavy Duty Models Only 19 Sliding Trailer Axle 20 Trailer Connecting 20 Operation with Paving Machine 20 Transfer Dump Application Power Down and Start up 21 2 Speed Axle 23 Features 24 Service Maintenance General Model Information 29...

Page 6: ...ection R Selects Reverse see page 4 for more details N Mode used for Start up and Power down D Selects Drive see page 6 for more details MANUAL Selects MANUAL see page 7 for more details LOW Selects LOW see page 9 for more details Service The service indicator alerts the driver of potential transmission problems Upshift Downshift Buttons Used in the MANUAL mode to select upshifts and downshifts an...

Page 7: ...ar display if a clutch abuse event is occurring AN will appear in the gear display if the transmission goes into Auto Neutral In heavy duty UltraShift PLUS Automated models GI may briefly appear in the gear display after the engine is started This indicates that the clutch release bearing will need to be greased soon See Optional Automated Lube Schedule section for more information Note GI stands ...

Page 8: ...ift console Note The transmission will over ride inappropriate start gear selections to avoid driveline damage 5 Release the vehicle parking brakes 6 Release service brake and apply accelerator Note The Transmission Shift Console Mode Configuration determines clutch operation during vehicle launch See page 10 for detailed information regarding clutch engagement options and operation instructions P...

Page 9: ...vehicle is equipped with a multi speed auxiliary sec tion Note R4 is only available on the UltraShift PLUS Multipurpose Extreme Per formance MXP and UltraShift PLUS Vocational Extreme Performance VXP models Note If the driver attempt to select a non neutral mode without depressing the service brakes the transmission will not shift into gear and transmis sion will have to be returned to Neutral Dep...

Page 10: ...ational Multipurpose Series VMS HI Range DR HI LO Range HI Split LO Range LO Split UltraShift PLUS Multipurpose Extreme Performance MXP and UltraShift PLUS Vocational Extreme Performance VXP HI Range LO Split HI Range HI Split LO Range HI Split LO Range LO Split UltraShift PLUS Linehaul Small Step Efficiency LSE UltraShift PLUS Linehaul Active Shifting LAS and UltraShift PLUS Vocational Active Shi...

Page 11: ...cle and grade of the terrain in com bination with the drivetrain ratio and engine torque will fall outside of the acceptable range to perform a shift If the shift is denied it will sound a tone Note Multiple gear upshifts and downshifts may be allowed when the shift buttons are pushed multiple times Each button push equals one gear change request Important Prior to ascending a steep grade the driv...

Page 12: ...quals one gear change request Note For optimal vehicle performance it is recommended the vehicle be operated in D Drive mode MANUAL Hold Mode The ability to restrict driver use of MANUAL mode is configurable The default setting for this configuration is Disabled which allows standard MANUAL mode operation in all gears When configured the MANUAL mode becomes a Hold gear function only i e up down bu...

Page 13: ...vehicle is being back driven and the engine is approaching a higher than normal level the transmission system will override the MANUAL position and perform and upshift If the start gear is changed and it causes the engine to lug at takeoff the transmission system will override the MANUAL position and select the best available gear Note If the driver attempts to select a non neutral mode without de...

Page 14: ...form and upshift Warning UltraShift PLUS initiates upshifts from MANUAL and LOW for engine over speed protection Some engines do not use the engine overspeed protection Note At higher engine speeds additional engine braking in LOW Mode could cause a loss of traction when on slippery surfaces Note LOW is the only means to achieve the curbing gear or 1st on the UltraShift PLUS Vocational Multipurpos...

Page 15: ...ch engagement configuration in all modes is set at Standard from the factory but can be changed using Eaton ServiceRanger Standard Default Standard allows the driver full control of clutch engagement and the clutch will open as the accelerator is released the service brake is applied and the vehicle comes to a stop When a gear is engaged the clutch remains open until the driver releases the servic...

Page 16: ...er releases the service brake the clutch will close automatically providing vehicle movement The clutch will remain closed allowing the vehicle to creep at constant engine idle after the service brake is released The clutch will also open if the engine lugs 150 rpm below the governed low engine idle speed Launching 1 Engage the desired gear 2 Release service brake vehicle will automatically launch...

Page 17: ...he service brake and applies the accelerator The clutch will close and remain closed after the accelerator is released allowing the vehicle to creep at constant engine idle The clutch will also open if the engine lugs 150 rpm below the governed low engine idle speed due to load conditions Launching 1 Engage the desired gear 2 Release service brake 3 Apply the throttle pedal to accelerate the vehic...

Page 18: ...ed gear ratio Any available gear may be selected However the prolonged use of Blended Pedal in too high of a gear could increase the likelihood of clutch abuse Note If the automated clutch does start to overheat the display will show CA along with a warning tone Full clutch actuation must be com pleted quickly If the abuse continues the system will open the clutch and take away throttle control fo...

Page 19: ...ce brake Transmission Configuration Switch The vehicle may be equipped with a Transmission Configuration switch There are a variety of available Transmission Configuration switches depending on your vehicle make and model The Transmission Configuration Switch allows the vehicle to be tailor to match specific operation needs Once configured the driver has the ability to switch between the preconfig...

Page 20: ... on the gear display every 15 seconds indicating the transmission is using the Secondary Configuration settings Transmission Model FO M XXE310C LAS Configuration Name Primary Configuration Value Secondary Configuration Value Default Start Gear 2 2 Maximum Start Gear 3 2 Coast Down Gear 5 5 Default Reverse Gear R1 R1 Maximum Reverse Gear R2 R1 Reverse Configuration Standard Blended Pedal Drive Conf...

Page 21: ... Note The gear display will display C2 on the gear display every 15 seconds indicating the transmission is using the Secondary Configuration settings 2 Re select Primary Configuration Settings Press and release the Configuration button on the Eaton Push Button controller Note The gear display will display C1 on the gear display for 3 seconds indi cating the transmission Primary Configuration setti...

Page 22: ...n a PTO is active The default setting for this configuration is Disabled which allows non neutral mode selection and mobile operation when the PTO is active When set to Enabled and the PTO is active non neu tral mode selections and mobile operation is not allowed Stationary PTO Operation The transmission countershaft PTO is used in this application To engage the PTO for stationary operation perfor...

Page 23: ...PTO SSPTO Operation To engage the split shaft PTO for stationary operation perform the following steps 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Select N on the Shift Control 3 Depress the service brake 4 Select the SSPTO switch The SSPTO switch lamp should turn on 5 Verify SSPTO switch lamp is on and SSPTO is engaged 6 Select MANUAL and upshift downshift buttons to select desired gear Default gear ratio is 1 1...

Page 24: ...r side that the wheel slip is occurring to help the vehicle regain traction The point at which the traction control will actuate the braking sys tem increases with throttle Low throttle allows the system to brake the wheels earlier and heavy full throttle raises the point of the acceptable wheel slip If using Drive mode in soft soil sand Maintain the engine RPM between 1000 1300 RPM to prevent unn...

Page 25: ...liding the trailer axles Use Low mode 1st gear for forward direction and Reverse R1 for reverse direction Avoid repeat attempts if the sliding axle is not moving Note If repeat attempts are made and the automated clutch starts to overheat the display will indicate CA along with a warning tone Trailer Connecting Prior to backing under the trailer ensure proper trailer height Use Low mode 1st gear f...

Page 26: ... the display Important Neutral should always be selected before initiating a power down except in cases of emergency 4 Set the vehicle parking brake 5 Turn ignition key to the OFF position and allow the engine to shut down 6 Within 3 5 seconds of engine shut down turn the ignition key to the ON position 7 Depress and hold service brake 8 Select the desired mode on the driver interface device Impor...

Page 27: ...a solid N engine will not crank 3 Start the engine 4 Depress and hold service brake 5 Select the desired mode and start gear with the driver interface device Important If the service brake is not depressed while selecting the start gear the initial start gear will not engage Re select Neutral depress and hold ser vice brake select the desired gear Important The transmission will over ride inapprop...

Page 28: ...mproved performance when launching from a stop with a heavy load Warning Do not shift the 2 speed axle when the vehicle is on a grade Important If the 2 speed axle Low setting is selected ensure MANUAL mode is selected and use the Upshift and Downshift buttons on the driver interface device to shift the transmission ...

Page 29: ...e sensor is used to determine when to engage Hill Start Aide The driver can view the grade reading in the Gear Display by the following process Ignition is on with engine not running Shift Device is set to Neutral Depress the Accelerator Pedal 5 times within 10 seconds The grade will be displayed in 1 increments with Up or Down arrows indicating slope direction Vehicle Facing Uphill Forward Mode V...

Page 30: ...g on an incline DO minimize the time it takes to engage the clutch from rest Do NOT use the throttle to hold the vehicle on an incline Use Ser vice Brakes Do NOT use the throttle to stop roll back on an incline after Hill Start Aid disengages Use Service Brakes and then relaunch Do NOT continually start and stop especially when loaded use a lower gear or Creep mode If the automated clutch does sta...

Page 31: ...an be performed in MANUAL by pressing the up down buttons providing the current conditions like load and grade allow this condition Note Multiple gear upshifts and downshifts may be allowed when the shift buttons are pushed multiple times Each button push equals one gear change request Auto Neutral The transmission system will automatically shift to neutral if the vehicle is left in Drive and the ...

Page 32: ...trol This transmission system is compatible with cruise control Neutral Coast Mode If equipped and enabled Neutral Coast Mode allows the transmission to dis engage the driveline by pulling out of gear on slight downhill grades where little to no engine power is required when the vehicle is in cruise control and the transmission is in Drive Mode When Neutral Coast Mode is active the engine will dro...

Page 33: ...st systems Automated Lube Schedule The heavy duty UltraShift PLUS has an optional prognostic feature that notifies the operator when the Clutch Release Bearing needs greasing At the appropriate grease interval and shortly after each engine start GI will momentarily appear in the gear display along with an audi ble tone This will continue to occur at each engine start until clutch service has been ...

Page 34: ...erdrive X 100 50 Nominal Torque Lb Ft Configuration Linehaul Small Step Efficiency Ratio Set Number of Speeds Design Level Mechicanical Electronic O M Multi torque X X E 3 10 C L S E F Brand Fuller Overdrive O X 100 50 Nominal Torque Lb Ft Configuration Multipurpose Ratio Set Number of Speeds X X E 3 1 3 A M H P High Performance Design Level Mechicanical Electronic F Brand Fuller Overdrive O X 100...

Page 35: ...esign Level Mechicanical Electronic F Brand Fuller Overdrive O X 100 50 Nominal Torque Lb Ft Configuration Vocational Ratio Set Number of Speeds X X E 3 0 9 A L L V M S Multipurpose Series Design Level Mechicanical Electronic F Brand Fuller Overdrive X 100 50 Nominal Torque Lb Ft Configuration Ratio Set Number of Speeds Design Level Mechicanical Electronic O M Multi torque X X E 3 10 C Vocational ...

Page 36: ...nd affixed to the case DO NOT REMOVE OR DESTROY THE TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION TAG The blank spaces provided below are for recording transmission identification data Have these reference numbers handy when ordering replacement parts or requesting service information Transmission Model ________________________________ Transmission Serial Number _______________________________ E Brand Eaton Overdri...

Page 37: ...re is an F in the gear display with no change in vehicle per formance continue to drive the vehicle In the event there is an F in the gear display and or a change in the vehicle performance 1 Continue to drive the vehicle to a safe location before selecting N NEUTRAL Important Once N NEUTRAL is selected a gear engagement may not be allowed 2 When it is safe to do so stop the vehicle 3 Place the tr...

Page 38: ...ifter is in Neutral If Neutral is achieved a solid N appears on the Gear Display If Neutral can not be achieved a DASH will appear on the display and the engine will not start If a dash appears during power up and the lever is in Neutral try the following 1 Select Neutral N Turn the key OFF and let the transmission power down for at least 2 minutes 2 Depress the brake pedal 3 Release the parking b...

Page 39: ...ked CS for the upper Cross Shaft Assembly while the lower port is marked RB for the Release Bearing For more detailed Cross Shaft greasing information refer to the Release Yoke and Cross Shaft s Installation section in the Automated Transmission Service Manual TRSM0940 Refer to Clutch Service Manual CLSM0200 for release bearing greasing information Medium Duty UltraShift PLUS ECA Clutch Greasing G...

Page 40: ... lubricated if these procedures are closely followed 1 Maintain lubricant level and inspect regularly 2 Follow maintenance interval chart 3 Use the correct grade and type of lubricant 4 Buy lubricant from an approved dealer Mixing of Oil Types Caution Never mix engine oils gear oils in the same transmission Engine oils and gear oils may not be compatible mixing can cause breakdown of the lubricant...

Page 41: ...e proper level If the transmission operating angle is more than 12 improper lubrication can occur The operating angle is the transmission mounting angle in the chassis plus the grade expressed in degrees Any time the transmission operating angle of 12 is exceeded for an extended period of time the transmission must be equipped with an oil pump or cooler kit to insure proper lubrication Improper Oi...

Page 42: ...in degrees Any time the transmission operating angle of 12 is exceeded for an extended period of time the transmission must be equipped with an oil pump or cooler kit to insure proper lubrication Lube Change Intervals Lubricant changes should be based on a combination of the intervals shown in TCMT0021 Lubrication Specification Manual and user judgment based on the application and operating enviro...

Page 43: ...ion must not be allowed to spin or turn If the vehicle is towed with the drive wheels still in contact with the road surface the vehicle axle shafts or driveline must be removed or disconnected Warning Serious Internal transmission damage can result from improper vehicle towing CORRECT INCORRECT ...

Page 44: ...lities of the software and products with all options installed Although every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained within Eaton makes no representation about the completeness correctness or accuracy and assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions Features and functionality may vary depending on selected options For spec ing or service assistance call 1 80...

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