Sterling Trucks 360 2006 Manual de usuario

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Foreword

Thank you for purchasing a Sterling 360Thank you for purchasing a Sterling 360TMTMvehicle.vehicle.

This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its compo-This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its compo-

nents. Not all of the information contained in this manual applies to every vehicle.nents. Not all of the information contained in this manual applies to every vehicle.

For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times.For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times.

LubricationLubrication

When performed on a regular basis, lubricating the parts of your vehicle is the least costly way ofWhen performed on a regular basis, lubricating the parts of your vehicle is the least costly way of

obtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation. Added benefits and savings occur when you checkobtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation. Added benefits and savings occur when you check

that the engine, undercarriage, and noise emission control parts are in good working order duringthat the engine, undercarriage, and noise emission control parts are in good working order during

lubrication.lubrication.

This manual explains when you should lubricate parts and what to look for when checking for wearThis manual explains when you should lubricate parts and what to look for when checking for wear

or damage.or damage.

EnvironmentEnvironmental al Concerns and RecommendationsConcerns and Recommendations

Whenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaimWhenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaim

and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regu-and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regu-

lations when disposing of materials.lations when disposing of materials.

NOTICE: Parts Replacement ConsiderationsNOTICE: Parts Replacement Considerations

Do not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steeringDo not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steering

gears) with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use andgears) with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use and

have undetected structural damage.have undetected structural damage.

All rights reserved. All rights reserved. No part of No part of this publication, in this publication, in whole or in whole or in part, may be part, may be translated, reproduced,translated, reproduced,

stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, pho-stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, pho-

tocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Freightliner LLC.tocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Freightliner LLC.

Freightliner LLCFreightliner LLC

Service Systems and Documentation (POC-SSD)Service Systems and Documentation (POC-SSD)

P.O. Box 3849P.O. Box 3849

Portland OR 97208-3849Portland OR 97208-3849

Printed in U.S.A.Printed in U.S.A.

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Symbols and alert messagesmessages

Descriptions and specifications in this manual were Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at in effect at the time of printing. the time of printing. Sterling TrucSterling Truck Corpo-k Corpo-

ration reserves the right to discontinue models and ration reserves the right to discontinue models and to change specifications or design at any time to change specifications or design at any time withoutwithout

notice and without incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication pro-notice and without incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication pro-

vide no warranty, expresvide no warranty, expressed or implied, and are sed or implied, and are subject to revisions and editions without notice.subject to revisions and editions without notice.

The following symbols are used throughout this handbook:The following symbols are used throughout this handbook:

: optional equipment: optional equipment

: cross-reference to another page that contains relevant information about the : cross-reference to another page that contains relevant information about the subject.subject.

This manual contains important hazard messages under the following four headings that identify theThis manual contains important hazard messages under the following four headings that identify the

nature and importance of the information:nature and importance of the information:

California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning

DANGERDANGER Imminent hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.Imminent hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNINGWARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe personalHazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe personal

injury or death.injury or death.

CAUTIONCAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personalHazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal

injury injury and/or damage to products and/or damage to products or propertyor property..

NOTE:NOTE: Relevant information that is helpful or informative but not Relevant information that is helpful or informative but not associatedassociated

with any risk or hazard.with any risk or hazard.

DANGERDANGER

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TOTHIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO

CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

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CONTENTS

1.1. About your vehicle . . . . . . . . . About your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11-1

2.2. Warning labels Warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-1

3.3. Vehicle access Vehicle access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13-1

4.4. Seat and steering Seat and steering wheel adjustments wheel adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14-1

5.5. Switches and Switches and controls controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-1

6.6. Instrument cluster Instrument cluster gauges and lights gauges and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-1

7.7. Starting and driStarting and driving ving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17-1

8. 8. Heating and air conditionHeating and air conditioning ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-1-1

9. 9. Interior equipment and accessoInterior equipment and accessories ries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 99-1-1

10. 10. In cold weather In cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1-1

11. 11. Pretrip inspection and mPretrip inspection and maintenance aintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111-1-1

12. 12. In an emergency In an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1122-1-1

13. 13. Service data Service data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1133-1-1

14. 14. Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144-1-1

15. 15. Alphabetical index Alphabetical index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1155-1-1

Each chapter has a table of Each chapter has a table of contents on its first page.contents on its first page.

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Chassis and engine numbers Chassis and engine numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21-2

Power line label Power line label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21-2

Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31-3

Maintenance Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41-4

Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51-5

Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-81-8

Obtaining service Obtaining service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-81-8

1. About your vehicle1. About your vehicle

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1-2 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle

When ordering replacement parts or requestingWhen ordering replacement parts or requesting

repairs, repairs, provide provide the the chassis chassis number number and and engineengine

number .number .

11CChahasssisis s nunumbmberer

The chassis number is located on the left frame rail,The chassis number is located on the left frame rail,

behind the front wheel.behind the front wheel.

22EEnngiginne ne nuummbeberr

The engine number is located on the left-hand sideThe engine number is located on the left-hand side

of the crankcase.of the crankcase.

The The power power line line label label is is located located on on the the passen-passen-

ger’s B-pillar door post. It gives the vehicle model,ger’s B-pillar door post. It gives the vehicle model,

chassis number, and information about the compo-chassis number, and information about the compo-

nents of the powertrain: engine, transmission, andnents of the powertrain: engine, transmission, and

axle.axle.

Chassis and engine numbersChassis and engine numbers

Power line labelPower line label

Z11767aZ11767a

Example: Example: FE84DD FE84DD --

Vehicle modelVehicle model

Chassis numberChassis number

Example: Example: 4M50 4M50 --

Engine numberEngine number

Engine modelEngine model

Z11768Z11768

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The VIN is stamped on a plate that is located justThe VIN is stamped on a plate that is located just

below the kick plate on the driver’s door (see illus-below the kick plate on the driver’s door (see illus-

tration).tration).

The VIN includes 17 coded numbers and letters.The VIN includes 17 coded numbers and letters.

The coding is The coding is given below.given below.

VeVehicle identification hicle identification number (VIN)number (VIN)

Z11959Z11959

CCoouunnttrryyJJ::JJaappaann

MMaakkeeLL::MMiittssuubbiisshhi i FFuussoo

VVeehhiicclle e ttyyppeeSS::SStteerrlliinng g iinnccoommpplleette e vveehhiiccllee

Gross vehicle weight / Brake Gross vehicle weight / Brake systemsystem

A:A: 10,001 to 14,000 lb / Hydraulic10,001 to 14,000 lb / Hydraulic

B:B: 14,14,001 001 to 1to 16,06,000 l00 lb / b / HyHydradrauliulicc

C:C: 16,16,001 001 to 1to 19,59,500 l00 lb / Hb / Hydrydraulaulicic

D:D: 19,19,501 t501 to 26,o 26,000 l000 lb / Air b / Air oveover hyr hydradrauliculic

E:E: 26,26,001 t001 to 33,o 33,000 l000 lb / Air b / Air oveover hyr hydradrauliculic

F:F: 2626,0,001 t01 to 33o 33,0,000 l00 lb / Fb / Full ull aiairr

LLiinneeAA::SStteerrlliinng g 33660 0 CCOOE E 3300

B:B: SSteterlrlining 36g 360 CO0 COE 40E 40/4/455

C:C: SSteterlrlining 3g 360 60 COCOE 5E 500

SSeerriiees s ((wwhheeeel l bbaassee))CC::22..660 0 tto o 22..889 9 mm

DD::2.2.990 t0 to 3o 3.1.19 m9 m

EE::3.3.220 0 to to 3.3.49 49 mm

FF::33..550 t0 to 3o 3..779 m9 m

GG::3.3.80 80 to to 4.4.09 09 mm

HH::4.4.110 t0 to 4o 4.3.39 m9 m

JJ::44..440 0 tto o 44..669 9 mm

KK::4.4.770 0 to to 4.4.99 99 mm

LL::55..000 t0 to 5o 5..229 m9 m

MM::5.5.30 30 to to 5.5.59 59 mm

NN::5.5.660 t0 to 5o 5.8.89 m9 m

PP::5.5.990 0 to to 6.6.19 19 mm

CCaab b cchhaassssiis s ttyyppee11::CCOOE E 44XX2 2 cchhaassssiis s ccaabb

EEnnggiinneeEE::PPrroopprriieettaarry y 66MM660 0 77..5 5 L L iinnlliinne e 6 6 DDiieesseell

S:S: ProProprieprietartary 4My 4M50 4.50 4.9 L inl9 L inline 4 Dine 4 Diesieselel

Check digitCheck digit

MMooddeel l yyeeaarr77::22000077

PPllaannttKK::KKaawwaassaakkii

Plant sequential serial numberPlant sequential serial number

JJAAAASSLLEE77SS11KK

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1-4 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle

Regular maintenance will improve the performanceRegular maintenance will improve the performance

of your vehicle and extend its service life. It is rec-of your vehicle and extend its service life. It is rec-

ommended that you make a habit of performing theommended that you make a habit of performing the

following inspections.following inspections.

In this manual, you will find simple maintenanceIn this manual, you will find simple maintenance

checks and procedures that can be carried out bychecks and procedures that can be carried out by

the owner. If you have difficulty, or your vehiclethe owner. If you have difficulty, or your vehicle

needs work that is not described in this manual,needs work that is not described in this manual,

please contact an authorized Sterling service facil-please contact an authorized Sterling service facil-

ity.ity.

11EnEngigine ne rurun-n-in in pepeririodod

To avoid overburdening a new engine, limit engineTo avoid overburdening a new engine, limit engine

speed to 1800 revolutions per minute (rpm) for thespeed to 1800 revolutions per minute (rpm) for the

first 600 miles (1000 km).first 600 miles (1000 km).

After After this this initial initial run-in run-in period, period, gradually gradually increaseincrease

engine speed, starting with the lower gears.engine speed, starting with the lower gears.

22PrPretetririp ip insnspepectctioionn

Inspect your vehicle at the start of each workingInspect your vehicle at the start of each working

day. This will ensure continued safe and comfort-day. This will ensure continued safe and comfort-

aabblle e ooppeerraattiioonn..P. 11-7P. 11-7

33InInititiaial mal mainintetenanancncee

After After you you have have traveled traveled the the first first 2500 2500 miles miles (4000(4000

km), your vehicle needs a free initial maintenancekm), your vehicle needs a free initial maintenance

procedure. When this mileage has been reached,procedure. When this mileage has been reached,

bring your vehicle to an authorized Sterling dealerbring your vehicle to an authorized Sterling dealer

and show them this manual.and show them this manual.

At 2500 miles At 2500 miles (4000 km), (4000 km), have the dealer do have the dealer do the fol-the fol-

lowing:lowing:



Replace the engine oil, Replace the engine oil, manual transmission oil,manual transmission oil,

aannd d rreeaar r aaxxlle e ooiill..P. 11-17P. 11-17



CChheecck k aannd d aaddjjuusst t vvaallvve e llaasshh..P. 13-4P. 13-4



TTiigghhtteen n tthhe e wwhheeeel l nnuuttss..P. 11-53P. 11-53



TTiigghhtteen n tthhe e ssuussppeennssiioon n UU--bboollttss..P. 13-4P. 13-4

44MaMainintetenanancnce pre progograramm

Recurring maintenance lengthens the vehicle’s ser-Recurring maintenance lengthens the vehicle’s ser-

vice life and can help prevent accidents. Recurringvice life and can help prevent accidents. Recurring

maintenance can be based on either distance trav-maintenance can be based on either distance trav-

eled (odometer reading), or length of service (hour-eled (odometer reading), or length of service (hour-

meter reading).meter reading).

Maintenance intervals for each recurring item areMaintenance intervals for each recurring item are

shown in the maintenance schedule. Please followshown in the maintenance schedule. Please follow

tthhe e mmaaiinntteennaanncce e sscchheedduullee..P. 14-2P. 14-2

MaintenanceMaintenance

Z11771Z11771

Z01367Z01367

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Use only diesel fuel conforming to the following rec-Use only diesel fuel conforming to the following rec-

ommendations, without any additives, for dieselommendations, without any additives, for diesel

engines installed in the Sterling 360.engines installed in the Sterling 360.

11DiDiesesel el fuefuel l propropepertirtieses

The following recommendations concerning dieselThe following recommendations concerning diesel

fuel used with Mitsubishi Fuso diesel engines arefuel used with Mitsubishi Fuso diesel engines are

given for optimum fuel given for optimum fuel economy and performance.economy and performance.

NOTE:NOTE:

* ASTM is an acronym for the American Society for* ASTM is an acronym for the American Society for

Testing and Materials. ASTM recommends fuel con-Testing and Materials. ASTM recommends fuel con-

taining 0.05% or less sulfur content.taining 0.05% or less sulfur content.

Sulfur content that exceeds 0.05% causes the per-Sulfur content that exceeds 0.05% causes the per-

formance of the emission control device to deterio-formance of the emission control device to deterio-

rate.rate.

To meet precise fuel requirements, obtain coopera-To meet precise fuel requirements, obtain coopera-

tion from a reputable supplier of diesel fuel. The fueltion from a reputable supplier of diesel fuel. The fuel

supplier and the vehicle operator are supplier and the vehicle operator are both responsi-both responsi-

ble for keeping the fuel clean.ble for keeping the fuel clean.

22DanDanger ger of fof fire aire and exnd explosplosion ion resuresultinltingg

from fuel mixturesfrom fuel mixtures

Fuel containing 5% gasoline has a flash point asFuel containing 5% gasoline has a flash point as

low as 32×F (0×C), which can lead to a fire orlow as 32×F (0×C), which can lead to a fire or

explosion while the engine is running.explosion while the engine is running.

FuelFuel

UUsse ce coonnddiittiioonnRReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonn

Normal operation atNormal operation at

temperatures abovetemperatures above

1010°°F (–12F (–12°°C)C)

ASTM D-975ASTM D-975

Grade Low SulfurGrade Low Sulfur

Grade 2-D*Grade 2-D*

Operation at tempera-Operation at tempera-

tures below 10tures below 10°°FF

(–12(–12°°C), or long-hourC), or long-hour

no-load operation.no-load operation.

ASTM D-975ASTM D-975

Grade Low SulfurGrade Low Sulfur

Grade 1-D*Grade 1-D*

DANGERDANGER

NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASOLINE,NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASOLINE,

GASOHOL OR ALCOHOL.GASOHOL OR ALCOHOL.

USE OF FUEL MIXED WITH ONE OR MOREUSE OF FUEL MIXED WITH ONE OR MORE

OF THESE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OROF THESE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR

EXPLOSION INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY,EXPLOSION INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY,

DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOUDEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU

ACCIDENTALLY USE GASOLINE OR ALCO-ACCIDENTALLY USE GASOLINE OR ALCO-

HOL WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE,HOL WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE,

REMOVE ALL OF IT FROM THE FUEL SYS-REMOVE ALL OF IT FROM THE FUEL SYS-

TEM.TEM.

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1-6 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle

33AdvAdverserse ee effecffects ts of of fuel fuel mixmixtureturess

Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, orUsing diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or

both, has the following adverse effects on theboth, has the following adverse effects on the

engine:engine:

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ExcessivExcessive wear, damage, and failure e wear, damage, and failure of fuel of fuel sys-sys-

tem parts, as a result of lower fuel viscosity.tem parts, as a result of lower fuel viscosity.



Difficulty in starting the engine, as a result ofDifficulty in starting the engine, as a result of

reduced cetane number.reduced cetane number.

CAUTIONCAUTION

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The lower the cetane number, the more likelyThe lower the cetane number, the more likely

internal engine damage will occur.internal engine damage will occur.



Do not add antifreeze agents or other sub-Do not add antifreeze agents or other sub-

stances to the fuel. They could damage thestances to the fuel. They could damage the

engine’s fuel injection system.engine’s fuel injection system.

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Be sure to clean the fuel tank cap andBe sure to clean the fuel tank cap and

breather regularly. If they become so dirtybreather regularly. If they become so dirty

that the breather gets blocked, the fuel tankthat the breather gets blocked, the fuel tank

may suffer damage and the fuel injectionmay suffer damage and the fuel injection

system may fail.system may fail.

44RReeffuueelliinngg

NOTE:NOTE:

If the vehicle runs out of fuel and air enters the fuelIf the vehicle runs out of fuel and air enters the fuel

lines, bleed the fuel system before starting thelines, bleed the fuel system before starting the

engine.engine.

P. 12-23P. 12-23

WARNINGWARNING

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Do not refuel with the engine running.Do not refuel with the engine running.

Shut down the engine before fueling.Shut down the engine before fueling.



Diesel fuel is combustible. Wipe up anyDiesel fuel is combustible. Wipe up any

spilled fuel. Do not smoke while refueling.spilled fuel. Do not smoke while refueling.



If you inadvertently put gasoline in the If you inadvertently put gasoline in the fuelfuel

tank, pump it all out. Do not run the enginetank, pump it all out. Do not run the engine

with gasoline in the tank.with gasoline in the tank.

Any of these practices can cause a fire orAny of these practices can cause a fire or

explosion, which could result in burn injuriesexplosion, which could result in burn injuries

or loss of life.or loss of life.

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