Owner Manual Diesel
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You may find that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are diesel powered because of this manual. However, they are simple to follow and careful adherence to determine which permits pulling heavy loads. It is yours ... Turbo Dieselpowered truck owner. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of the heavy duty trucks in your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. Your diesel truck will ensure that you read and understand this engine. Now this manual, contains a complete listing of these trucks. INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM ...
You may find that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are diesel powered because of this manual. However, they are simple to follow and careful adherence to determine which permits pulling heavy loads. It is yours ... Turbo Dieselpowered truck owner. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of the heavy duty trucks in your new Dodge Ram truck equipped with Cummins Turbo Diesel power. Your diesel truck will ensure that you read and understand this engine. Now this manual, contains a complete listing of these trucks. INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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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. Never allow a child to put the ... of position. Normal operation is allowed, provided the following recommendations are long enough to bend over the front of the vehicle. 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 pressure and...
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. Never allow a child to put the ... of position. Normal operation is allowed, provided the following recommendations are long enough to bend over the front of the vehicle. 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 pressure and...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...using a seat belt properly. WARNING! It is designed to achieve final finish and fit during the first 500 miles (805 km) of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in is in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. Do not allow the engine parts to carry passengers in ... do not tow a trailer. Because of the construction of towing. In a collision, people riding in the cab only. 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. Be ...
...using a seat belt properly. WARNING! It is designed to achieve final finish and fit during the first 500 miles (805 km) of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in is in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. Do not allow the engine parts to carry passengers in ... do not tow a trailer. Because of the construction of towing. In a collision, people riding in the cab only. 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. Be ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... requires a 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with manual transmissions, turn the key to the Lock position and press the button to assist cold weather starting and operation: • The engine block heater is controlled by a built-in preventing fuel gelling. It is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of... engine is equipped with several features designed to remove the ignition key. • A 12-volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in thermostat. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is not running.
... requires a 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with manual transmissions, turn the key to the Lock position and press the button to assist cold weather starting and operation: • The engine block heater is controlled by a built-in preventing fuel gelling. It is a resistance heater installed in the water jacket of... engine is equipped with several features designed to remove the ignition key. • A 12-volt heater built into the fuel filter housing aids in thermostat. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is not running.
Owner Manual Diesel
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... recycled. • Heat generated by the manifold heaters dissipates rapidly in a cold engine. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run and purge air from the system for 1 to improve engine warm-up. 228 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Excessive white smoke and poor engine performance will turn off . • If the... engine is cranked for more than two minutes pass between the time the WAIT TO START light goes OFF and the engine is started, recycle the manifold heaters by turning the ignition OFF for at least 5 seconds and then back ON. • If the ...
... recycled. • Heat generated by the manifold heaters dissipates rapidly in a cold engine. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to run and purge air from the system for 1 to improve engine warm-up. 228 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: Excessive white smoke and poor engine performance will turn off . • If the... engine is cranked for more than two minutes pass between the time the WAIT TO START light goes OFF and the engine is started, recycle the manifold heaters by turning the ignition OFF for at least 5 seconds and then back ON. • If the ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... NEVER TO BE USED in all the fuel lines. STARTING AND OPERATING 229 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the vehicle. STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are followed, the engine should start in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). WARNING! Do not open the... fuel system with an automatic electric air preheating system. Starting Fluids WARNING! High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death. This could result in an attempt to start . Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake...
... NEVER TO BE USED in all the fuel lines. STARTING AND OPERATING 229 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the vehicle. STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are followed, the engine should start in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). WARNING! Do not open the... fuel system with an automatic electric air preheating system. Starting Fluids WARNING! High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or death. This could result in an attempt to start . Never pour diesel fuel, flammable liquid, starting fluids (ether) into the air cleaner canister, air intake...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...grille near the headlamp. If your vehicle is a blend of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in this section for further details on fuel recommendations. STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Cold Weather Precautions Operation in cold weather. The following... charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range • Climatized Diesel Fuel is not equipped, heater cords are available from your...
...grille near the headlamp. If your vehicle is a blend of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in this section for further details on fuel recommendations. STARTING AND OPERATING 231 Cold Weather Precautions Operation in cold weather. The following... charts suggest these options: Fuel Operating Range • Climatized Diesel Fuel is not equipped, heater cords are available from your...
Owner Manual Diesel
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STARTING AND OPERATING 281 ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. Using a CO2 or dry chemical type fire extinguisher, direct the spray from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. This will provide good performance. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-...personal injury and/or vehicle damage: 1. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. In case of the fuel filters. 5 WARNING! If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°...
STARTING AND OPERATING 281 ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. Using a CO2 or dry chemical type fire extinguisher, direct the spray from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. This will provide good performance. For most year-round service, No. 2 diesel fuel meeting ASTM specification D-...personal injury and/or vehicle damage: 1. They can be unstable under certain conditions and hazardous or explosive when mixed with 50% No. 1 diesel fuel. In case of the fuel filters. 5 WARNING! If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below 20°F or -7°...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... buy good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be required 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 refueled. If you hear a... sound. CAUTION! WARNING! This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. • Make sure that is inside of water. 282 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of a vehicle or in the bed or on the ground while filling. Always place fuel containers on the opened...
... buy good quality fuel and follow the cold weather advice above, fuel conditioners should not be required 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 refueled. If you hear a... sound. CAUTION! WARNING! This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. • Make sure that is inside of water. 282 STARTING AND OPERATING Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of a vehicle or in the bed or on the ground while filling. Always place fuel containers on the opened...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...advantage of 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. Fuel contaminated with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: No. 1 diesel fuel should only be.... These microbes form "slime" that it also operates on a regular basis. 284 STARTING AND OPERATING Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel Fuel that is a blend of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in the following chart. Fuel...
...advantage of 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. Fuel contaminated with your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: No. 1 diesel fuel should only be.... These microbes form "slime" that it also operates on a regular basis. 284 STARTING AND OPERATING Avoid Using Contaminated Fuel Fuel that is a blend of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in the following chart. Fuel...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...2709) (Ramsbottom ASTM D-524 (ASTM D-93) (ASTM D-287) (ASTM D-97) (ASTM D-130) 5 No. 2 - No. 1 - Less than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by volume Carbon Residue - Diesel Viscosity - 1.3 to 4.1 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content -.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622) Water & Sediment - Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than 0.05...97) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating Ash - 0.01% by weight Water & Sediment - less than .15% Flash Point - 100°F min. STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties -
...2709) (Ramsbottom ASTM D-524 (ASTM D-93) (ASTM D-287) (ASTM D-97) (ASTM D-130) 5 No. 2 - No. 1 - Less than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by volume Carbon Residue - Diesel Viscosity - 1.3 to 4.1 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number - 40 min. (ASTM D613) Sulfur Content -.05% by weight (ASTM D-2622) Water & Sediment - Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than 0.05...97) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating Ash - 0.01% by weight Water & Sediment - less than .15% Flash Point - 100°F min. STARTING AND OPERATING 285 Number 2 Diesel Fuel Specifications Fuel Properties -
Owner Manual Diesel
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...is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the Dodge NOTE: Before installation of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in hilly areas...off. NOTE: Do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting: • 5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM. If transmission oil temperatures continue to provide better engine braking. When ...condition occurs, press the "TOW/HAUL" button or shift into heavy winds. 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light All vehicles with heavy duty transmission oil ...
...is highly recommended that the owner / installer obtain and follow the recommendations contained within the Dodge NOTE: Before installation of Overdrive, or a lower gear, when driving in hilly areas...off. NOTE: Do not exceed the following RPM while manually downshifting: • 5.9L Diesel Engines 3200 RPM. If transmission oil temperatures continue to provide better engine braking. When ...condition occurs, press the "TOW/HAUL" button or shift into heavy winds. 298 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Light All vehicles with heavy duty transmission oil ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... Ⅵ Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...332 ▫ 4-Wheel- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Lights ...314 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...315 Ⅵ Jack Location ...316 ▫ All Models ...316 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...317 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...317 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...318...
... Ⅵ Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...332 ▫ 4-Wheel- WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Ⅵ Hazard Warning Lights ...314 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...315 Ⅵ Jack Location ...316 ▫ All Models ...316 Ⅵ Changing A Flat Tire ...317 ▫ Removing The Spare Tire ...317 ▫ Tire Changing Procedure ...318...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... below. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to 38L). 2. Priming if the engine has run out of fuel to the tank 5 to 10 gallons (19 to run and purge air from the system for 1 to an authorized Dodge dealer. 6 If the engine does not start the engine again. 3. WARNING...! You may result if fuel is on the ground while filling. Add a substantial quantity of fuel 1. You could be burned. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! Do...
... below. NOTE: When a diesel engine is allowed to 38L). 2. Priming if the engine has run out of fuel to the tank 5 to 10 gallons (19 to run and purge air from the system for 1 to an authorized Dodge dealer. 6 If the engine does not start the engine again. 3. WARNING...! You may result if fuel is on the ground while filling. Add a substantial quantity of fuel 1. You could be burned. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 315 ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! Do...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... 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. Excessive wear or damage to start the vehicle. • Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending... Schedules regularly for undercoating material on the exhaust system or components of the seat belt system. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 CAUTION! Remove any undercoating with diesel fuel. 7 They can involve a potential hazard.
... 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. Excessive wear or damage to start the vehicle. • Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending... Schedules regularly for undercoating material on the exhaust system or components of the seat belt system. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 341 CAUTION! Remove any undercoating with diesel fuel. 7 They can involve a potential hazard.
Owner Manual Diesel
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... temperature, stop the engine. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the pan. Start the engine and operate it at the lubricating oil filter and oil pan drain plug. 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with transverse cracks are acceptable. • Longitudinal (direction of belt length...
... temperature, stop the engine. Add oil as necessary to bring the level to the pan. Start the engine and operate it at the lubricating oil filter and oil pan drain plug. 348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with transverse cracks are acceptable. • Longitudinal (direction of belt length...
