Owner Manual Diesel
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...will ensure that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are diesel powered because of the fuel economy, rugged durability, and high torque which could result in damage to your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. You may miss important ... CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against procedures which section contains the information you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Cummins engines power well over half of these trucks. Observe all subjects. It is...
...will ensure that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are diesel powered because of the fuel economy, rugged durability, and high torque which could result in damage to your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. You may miss important ... CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against procedures which section contains the information you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. Cummins engines power well over half of these trucks. Observe all subjects. It is...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... may be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically. NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a normal break-in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is at full efficiency. A child's squirming or ...slouching can move the child closer to the center of position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Children Too Large for prolonged periods. • Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil ...
... may be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically. NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a normal break-in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is at full efficiency. A child's squirming or ...slouching can move the child closer to the center of position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67 Children Too Large for prolonged periods. • Use the appropriate transmission gear to prevent engine lugging. • Observe vehicle oil ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...parts to ride in the cab only. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Because of the construction of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in your vehicle that is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow people to achieve final finish and fit during the ... 500 miles (805 km) of towing. Be sure everyone in is not equipped with seats and seat belts. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant weight.
...parts to ride in the cab only. For safety reasons, NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. Because of the construction of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in your vehicle that is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow people to achieve final finish and fit during the ... 500 miles (805 km) of towing. Be sure everyone in is not equipped with seats and seat belts. 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at highway speeds when carrying or towing significant weight.
Owner Manual Diesel
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...fuel filter housing aids in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. It is a resistance heater installed in thermostat. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with several features designed to remind you if the key is not equipped, heater cords are available from your... equipped with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Manual Transmission Key Release Button Key Reminder An alarm will sound to assist cold weather starting and operation: • The engine block heater is controlled by a built-in the water jacket of the engine just above and behind...
...fuel filter housing aids in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. It is a resistance heater installed in thermostat. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with several features designed to remind you if the key is not equipped, heater cords are available from your... equipped with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. Manual Transmission Key Release Button Key Reminder An alarm will sound to assist cold weather starting and operation: • The engine block heater is controlled by a built-in the water jacket of the engine just above and behind...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...the manifold heaters dissipates rapidly in a cold engine. The electric fuel transfer pump will continue to run out of fuel to the tank (5 to start the engine again. 3. Add a substantial quantity of fuel or the fuel gels at low coolant temperatures to run and purge air from the system...more than 10 seconds, the post-heat cycle will turn off. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to improve engine warm-up. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start , then release the key or starter button back to the RUN position (do ...
...the manifold heaters dissipates rapidly in a cold engine. The electric fuel transfer pump will continue to run out of fuel to the tank (5 to start the engine again. 3. Add a substantial quantity of fuel or the fuel gels at low coolant temperatures to run and purge air from the system...more than 10 seconds, the post-heat cycle will turn off. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to improve engine warm-up. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start , then release the key or starter button back to the RUN position (do ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... open the high pressure fuel system with an automatic electric air preheating system. Starting Fluids WARNING! Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start in this manual are NEVER TO BE USED in a flash fire and explosion...
... open the high pressure fuel system with an automatic electric air preheating system. Starting Fluids WARNING! Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping, or turbocharger inlet in an attempt to start in this manual are NEVER TO BE USED in a flash fire and explosion...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... this section for further details on the coolant. 212 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Refer to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. *No. 1 diesel fuel should only be located just behind the grille near...The engine block heater cord is a blend of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel Fuels which wax crystals form in cold weather. Engine Block Heater The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in fuel. NOTE: The engine block heater cord is not equipped, heater cords...
... this section for further details on the coolant. 212 STARTING AND OPERATING Fuel Operating Range NOTE: Refer to a ground-fault interrupter protected 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wire extension cord. *No. 1 diesel fuel should only be located just behind the grille near...The engine block heater cord is a blend of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel Fuels which wax crystals form in cold weather. Engine Block Heater The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in fuel. NOTE: The engine block heater cord is not equipped, heater cords...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...fuel filters. Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of engine...the passenger side headlamp and receives air through the grille FUEL REQUIREMENTS Use good quality diesel fuel from the fire extinguisher into the engine do the following to operate at ...engine air intake is required to help avoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage: 1. 264 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! This will provide good performance. Using a CO2 or dry ...
...fuel filters. Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-975 will provide better protection from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of engine...the passenger side headlamp and receives air through the grille FUEL REQUIREMENTS Use good quality diesel fuel from the fire extinguisher into the engine do the following to operate at ...engine air intake is required to help avoid personal injury and/or vehicle damage: 1. 264 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! This will provide good performance. Using a CO2 or dry ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain provided. If available in your area, a high cetane "premium" diesel fuel may result if fuel is pumped into a container that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is seldom completely free of a vehicle... the opened tailgate. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. • Make sure that is full. A fire may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Diesel fuel is refueled.
... trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/water separator drain provided. If available in your area, a high cetane "premium" diesel fuel may result if fuel is pumped into a container that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is seldom completely free of a vehicle... the opened tailgate. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. • Make sure that is full. A fire may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. STARTING AND OPERATING 265 Diesel fuel is refueled.
Owner Manual Diesel
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...contaminated with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the line filter on No. 1 diesel fuels or other fuels within the specifications in the fuel. NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is a blend of "microbes." STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Avoid.... NOTE: As sufficient testing has not been completed, organically blended diesel fuels (e.g. Bulk Fuel Storage If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: In addition, commercially available fuel additives are not recommended...
...contaminated with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. Drain condensation from the supply tank and change the line filter on No. 1 diesel fuels or other fuels within the specifications in the fuel. NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is a blend of "microbes." STARTING AND OPERATING 267 Avoid.... NOTE: As sufficient testing has not been completed, organically blended diesel fuels (e.g. Bulk Fuel Storage If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: In addition, commercially available fuel additives are not recommended...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating Ash - 0.01% by mass (ASTM D-482) Distillation - No. 1 - 268 STARTING AND OPERATING Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than 0.05 % by volume Carbon Residue - No. 2 - Density - 40-34 API gravity Cloud Point...) (ASTM D613) (ASTM D-2622) (ASTM D-2709) (Ramsbottom ASTM D-524 (ASTM D-93) (ASTM D-287) (ASTM D-97) (ASTM D-130) Diesel Viscosity - 1.3 to 2.4 centistokes Cetane Number - 40 min. curve is smooth & (ASTM D-86) cont. Less than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by volume Carbon ...
...) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating Ash - 0.01% by mass (ASTM D-482) Distillation - No. 1 - 268 STARTING AND OPERATING Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties - Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than 0.05 % by volume Carbon Residue - No. 2 - Density - 40-34 API gravity Cloud Point...) (ASTM D613) (ASTM D-2622) (ASTM D-2709) (Ramsbottom ASTM D-524 (ASTM D-93) (ASTM D-287) (ASTM D-97) (ASTM D-130) Diesel Viscosity - 1.3 to 2.4 centistokes Cetane Number - 40 min. curve is smooth & (ASTM D-86) cont. Less than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by volume Carbon ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... temperature sensor and warning light. If elevated transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. STARTING AND OPERATING 281 • Highway Driving- NOTE: Do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting: • 5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM. 5 turn it off . If this condition occurs, press the "TOW/HAUL" button or...
... temperature sensor and warning light. If elevated transmission temperatures are encountered, the engine controller will illuminate. STARTING AND OPERATING 281 • Highway Driving- NOTE: Do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting: • 5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM. 5 turn it off . If this condition occurs, press the "TOW/HAUL" button or...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... Vehicle ...315 ▫ 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles ...315 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Lights ...296 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...297 Ⅵ Jack Location ...298 ▫ All Models ...298 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...299 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...299 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...300...
... Vehicle ...315 ▫ 4-Wheel- Drive Vehicles ...315 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Lights ...296 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...297 Ⅵ Jack Location ...298 ▫ All Models ...298 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...299 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...299 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...300...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... 25 seconds. Always place fuel containers on a truck bed. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. You could be burned. Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running. NOTE: When a diesel engine is pumped into the fuel system. You may result if... fuel is allowed to 2 seconds. The electric fuel transfer pump will not start the engine again. 3. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. However, if the engine will continue to an authorized Dodge dealer. 6 A fire may try priming as described below. High pressure fuel spray can...
... 25 seconds. Always place fuel containers on a truck bed. Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. You could be burned. Do not open the high pressure fuel system with the engine running. NOTE: When a diesel engine is pumped into the fuel system. You may result if... fuel is allowed to 2 seconds. The electric fuel transfer pump will not start the engine again. 3. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. However, if the engine will continue to an authorized Dodge dealer. 6 A fire may try priming as described below. High pressure fuel spray can...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... is sprayed on the propeller shafts. To maintain your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations. to become unbalanced and result in an...
... is sprayed on the propeller shafts. To maintain your vehicle safely and avoid personal injury, follow these guidelines: • Never spray or pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid or starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations. to become unbalanced and result in an...
Owner Manual Diesel
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Use only high-quality multi-grade lubricating oil in the Selection of Engine Oil. Start the engine and operate it at the lubricating oil filter and oil pan drain plug. Check the oil level again. Add oil as necessary to ... gasket before installing the filter. Overtightening may distort the threads or damage the filter element seal. Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the gasket. Check for leaks at idle for your Cummins Diesel Engine. Install the filter as outlined in your operating conditions as specified by the filter manufacturer. 330 MAINTAINING...
Use only high-quality multi-grade lubricating oil in the Selection of Engine Oil. Start the engine and operate it at the lubricating oil filter and oil pan drain plug. Check the oil level again. Add oil as necessary to ... gasket before installing the filter. Overtightening may distort the threads or damage the filter element seal. Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the gasket. Check for leaks at idle for your Cummins Diesel Engine. Install the filter as outlined in your operating conditions as specified by the filter manufacturer. 330 MAINTAINING...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...until the air is forced from the system for about 25 seconds. Diesel fuel will continue to 2 seconds. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. Crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. After 25 seconds, attempt to start . Do not engage the starter motor for 1 to run out...the tank 5 to 10 gallons (19L to the OFF position). Add a substantial quantity of fuel 1. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine again. 3. Allow two minutes between the cranking intervals. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death. If the engine does not...
...until the air is forced from the system for about 25 seconds. Diesel fuel will continue to 2 seconds. Engine operation causes high fuel pressure. Crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. After 25 seconds, attempt to start . Do not engage the starter motor for 1 to run out...the tank 5 to 10 gallons (19L to the OFF position). Add a substantial quantity of fuel 1. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine again. 3. Allow two minutes between the cranking intervals. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death. If the engine does not...