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General Information
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Before working on a vehicle, parking the vehicle, or leaving the cab with
the engine running, select Neutral (N) mode using the transmission
driver interface device, confirm a solid “N” in the gear display, set the
vehicle parking brake, and chock the wheels.
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Always depress and hold the vehicle service brake prior to selecting a
gear lever position (shift mode) from Neutral (N) using the transmis-
sion driver interface device.
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Always ensure that fuel is at a sufficient operating level before operat-
ing vehicle. A loss of engine power could result in diminished transmis-
sion operation.
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Do not release the vehicle parking brake or attempt to select a gear
lever position (shift mode) from Neutral (N) using the transmission
driver interface device until the vehicle air system pressure is in the
normal operating range.
CAUTION:
Ensure to read, understand and follow each statement outlined
below. Failure to read, understand and follow each statement outlined below
could result in component damage.
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Before operating a Power Take-Off (PTO), refer to “Transmission Power
Take Off Operation.”
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Prior to any type of welding on a vehicle equipped with this transmis-
sion system, disconnect the battery cables (+ and -).
Railroad Grade Crossing Requirements:
It is a requirement that the driver of a
commercial vehicle specified under paragraph A sections 1-6 of FMCSA regula-
tion 392.10 need only cross railroad grade crossings in a gear that permits the
vehicle to complete the crossing without a change of gears. Select MANUAL
(M) mode using the transmission driver interface device to hold a transmission
gear position while crossing a railroad grade, refer to
WARNING:
Failure to select MANUAL (M) mode to hold a transmission gear
position while crossing a railroad grade could result in major vehicle compo-
nent damage, property damage, severe injury or death.
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