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SAFETY INFORMA TION
from Mack Truck Electronic V-MAC IV Vehicle Management & Control with Co-Pilot Display Operator’s Manual
IMPOR T ANT : Befor e driving this vehicle, certain that you have r ead and that you fully understand each and every step the driving and handling information this manual. certain that you fully understand and follow all safety warnings.
Impor T Ant Tha T The Following Informa Tion Underst Ood And W A
Cautionary signal wor (Danger - W arning - Caution) may appear various locations throughout this Information accented one these signal words must observed minimize the risk personal injury service the possibility improper service methods which may damage the vehicle cause Notes are used emphasize areas procedural importance and provide suggestions for ease repair . The following definitions indicate the use these advisory labels they appear throughout the manual:
Danger
Danger indicates unsafe practice that could result serious personal injury
A danger advisory banner white type a black background with a black border W
Arning
W arning indicates unsafe practice that could result personal injury A warning advisory banner black type a gray background with a black border
Caution
Caution indicates unsafe practice that could result damage the
A caution advisory black type a white background with a black border .
Note: Note indicates a procedure, practice, condition that must followed order for the vehicle component function the manner
Service Procedures and T ool Usage
Anyone using a service procedure tool not recommended this manual must first satisfy himself thoroughly that neither his safety nor vehicle safety will jeopardized the service method Individuals deviating any manner from the instructions provided assume all risks consequential personal injury damage equipment
Also note that particular service procedures may require the use a special tool(s) designed for a specific These special tools must used the manner whenever specified the
Danger
Before starting a always seated the driver ’ s place the transmission apply the parking and push the clutch Failure follow these instructions could produce unexpected vehicle which can result serious personal injury
Danger
Before working a place the transmission set the parking and block the Failure follow these instructions could produce unexpected vehicle which can result serious personal injury
Danger
Engine - driven components such Power T ake - f (PT fans and fan driveshafts and other related rotating can very not work service engine - driven components unless the engine shut Always keep body parts and loose clothing out range these powerful components prevent serious personal injury aware O engagement nonengagement Always disengage the O when not
Danger
not work under a vehicle that supported only a hydraulic The hydraulic jack could fail suddenly and unexpectedly , resulting severe personal injury Always use jackstands adequate capacity support the weight the vehicle.
W Arning
When working a vehicle using wireless communication not always apparent others that work progress the Certain such activation certain vehicle components can cause injury persons close the vehicle who are unaware the ongoing Always keep a connected vehicle under close observation when using wireless communication units and inform other persons the vicinity the vehicle about the ongoing
W Arning
The temperature the exhaust system components during the regeneration process can exceed 500°C (1000°F).
Caution
When regeneration the temperature the exhaust will NOT park the vehicle with the exhaust outlet under low hanging overhead flammable objects such that could damaged elevated exhaust NOT attempt regenerate inside a garage enclosed area the tail pipe attached exhaust ventilation system the hose material may not rated for the high
Caution
When the inhibit position the DPF switch will remain a locked immediately set the switch back the neutral position when safe so. Failure set the switch back the neutral position may result engine clogged damaged DPF .
V arious factors (including ambient air temperature (AA and duration the regeneration process) determine when these components will return normal operating temperature after regeneration has extremely careful around these hot Contact with these components can result serious personal injury .
Caution
Before towing the place the transmission neutral and lift the rear wheels f the disconnect the driveline avoid damage the transmission during
Caution
Failure perform a regeneration a timely manner may result engine clogged Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) damage the filter .
Every possible occurrence that may involve a potential hazard cannot anticipated. Accidents can avoided recognizing potentially hazardous situations and taking necessary precautions. Performing service procedures correctly critical technician safety and safe, reliable vehicle operation.
The following list general shop safety practices can help technicians avoid potentially hazardous situations and reduce the risk personal injury . NOT perform any services, maintenance procedures lubrications until this manual has been read and understood.
• Perform all service work a level Block wheels prevent vehicle from
• NOT wear loose - fitting torn clothing. Remove any jewelry before servicing vehicle.
• W A wear safety glasses and protective A void injury being aware sharp corners and jagged
• Use hoists jacks lift move heavy objects.
• NEVER run engine indoors unless exhaust fumes are adequately vented the
• aware hot surfaces. Allow engine cool suf ficiently before performing any service tests the vicinity the engine.
• Keep work area clean and orderly . Clean any spilled hydraulic
• Only use tools that are good condition, and always use accurately calibrated torque wrenches tighten all fasteners specified torques. instances where procedures require the use special tools which are designed for a specific purpose, use only the manner described the instructions.
• not store natural gas powered vehicles indoors for extended period time (overnight) without first removing the
• Never smoke around a natural gas powered