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COLD WEA THER OPERA TION DANGER
NOT , under any circumstances, use starting fluid (ether) engine whether not equipped with inlet manifold air heater element. explosion can occur .
Cold W eather Starting T ips
• Save the not overtax the batteries cranking the starter for more than seconds without Allow about two minutes between attempts starting the vehicle; this allows the starter cool and the batteries -
Note: Always make sure that the battery fully char ged cold weather
• Use the correct grade oil for the prevailing winter
• Drain the fuel tanks and filters regularly prevent water accumulation the fuel system. This accumulation can freeze fuel tanks, fuel lines and filters.
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NOT under any cir cumstances add gasoline, alcohol, used oil additives with metallic particles the fuel.
• the fuel gels and starts clogging filters and small passages, mix a small percentage No. fuel (kerosene) with No. (diesel) fuel.
Note: Adding kerosene NOT recommended for general use because both performance and fuel economy will
• Refer the Maintenance and Lubrication Manual (TS494) for additional cold weather operating
Engine Block Heaters
engine block heater works heating the coolant surrounding the combustion Engine heaters are recommended help combat the extreme demands cold weather operating When the temperature the engine heater can plugged The location the engine heater power receptacle varies according vehicle
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Engine Block Heaters
Engine Heater Benefits
• Eliminates cold weather starting problems.
• Increases engine life significantly keeping the engine warm and avoiding costly , excessive
• Prevents external water leaks caused excessive cold.
• Allows the cab heat more quickly .
• Reduces the temperature which ether
• Allows the engine heaters activated soon the engine stopped. https://www.truck-manuals.net/
W interfronts
A winterfront, although not recommended, may used during cold weather , with sustained temperatures below25°C ( - 13°F), aid the engine reaching and maintaining engine coolant temperatures within the normal operating range.
Caution
Use a winterfr ont designed for the specific Restricted air flow thr ough the char air cooler can cause higher exhaust temperatur power excessive fan r educed fuel economy and possible engine char air cooler
The use any other type such a radiator cover , car dboar d similar not appr oved Mack T a winterfront used, a MACK - approved exhaust pyrometer must also installed and closely monitored while the engine operation.
Note: The minimum operating temperature 77°C (170°F).
Caution
NOT exceed the maximum exhaust temperatur e listed the pyr ometer T o r educe exhaust temperatur open the winterfr downshift r educe engine power
Refer the following chart for suggested temperature ranges concerning the use various cold - weather
W inter eatments e NOT RECOMMENDED for vehicles which only operate intermittently cold Sustained temperatur must below25°C ( - 13°F).
Caution
Never fully close the winterfr ont equipped with viscous fan
For more information winterfronts, please refer the Maintenance and Lubrication Manual (TS494) .
- BOARD SCALES (OPTIONAL)
your chassis equipped with optional T ractor Scale the following gauge will located the D Panel directly above the radio https://www.truck-manuals.net/
T ractor Scale Display
Y our chassis may equipped with optional T ractor Scale The A W5800 - board scale converts tractor and trailer suspension loads accurate - ground comparing empty and loaded axle group weights with empty and loaded suspension the scale can calibrated display accurate weights for any air suspension
For more information this optional feature, please refer the Air - W eigh Installation, Calibration and Operations Manual, TS947 (901 - 003 - 000) .