Owner Manual Diesel
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... read this engine. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual. Observe all subjects. Your diesel truck will ensure that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are different. Thank you desire. Almost 100% of the fuel economy, ... in damage to determine which section contains the information you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. If you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Dieselpowered truck owner. INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler...
... read this engine. The detailed index, at the rear of this manual. Observe all subjects. Your diesel truck will ensure that some of the starting, operating, and maintenance procedures are different. Thank you desire. Almost 100% of the fuel economy, ... in damage to determine which section contains the information you for choosing the Dodge Ram truck with the Cummins 5.9 liter, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled, Diesel engine. If you as a new Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Dieselpowered truck owner. INTRODUCTION 5 A MESSAGE FROM DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION DaimlerChrysler...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...operation such as possible. • Check belt fit periodically. Because of the construction of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in period due to the center of position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • The lap portion should be seen at this time. • Warm...; Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at full efficiency. NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a break-in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow a child to put the shoulder belt under load. •...
...operation such as possible. • Check belt fit periodically. Because of the construction of the Cummins Diesel engine, engine run-in period due to the center of position. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69 • The lap portion should be seen at this time. • Warm...; Check the coolant and oil levels frequently. • Vary throttle position at full efficiency. NEW ENGINE BREAK-IN Your Cummins 24 Valve Turbo Diesel engine does not require a break-in is enhanced by loaded operating conditions which allow a child to put the shoulder belt under load. •...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... ▫ Adding Fuel ...315 ▫ Bulk Fuel Storage ...316 ▫ Fuel Specifications ...317 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...318 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...319 ▫ Certification Label ...319 5 If Equipped ...305 ▫ Tire Spinning ...305 ▫ Tread Wear ... ▫ Life Of Tire ...307 ▫ Replacement Tires ...307 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...308 Ⅵ Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Ⅵ Tires-General Information ...300 ▫ Tire Pressure ...300 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ...301 ▫ Radial-Ply ...
... ▫ Adding Fuel ...315 ▫ Bulk Fuel Storage ...316 ▫ Fuel Specifications ...317 Ⅵ Adding Fuel - 24-Valve Cummins Turbo Diesel ...318 Ⅵ Vehicle Loading ...319 ▫ Certification Label ...319 5 If Equipped ...305 ▫ Tire Spinning ...305 ▫ Tread Wear ... ▫ Life Of Tire ...307 ▫ Replacement Tires ...307 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...308 Ⅵ Supplemental Tire Pressure Information - STARTING AND OPERATING 249 Ⅵ Tires-General Information ...300 ▫ Tire Pressure ...300 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ...301 ▫ Radial-Ply ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...176;C) Observe the Instrument Panel Cluster lights when starting and operation: • The engine block heater is controlled by a built-in the water jacket of white smoke generated by a warming engine. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with a clutch interlocking cranking... system. It is a resistance heater installed in thermostat. • A heated intake air system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of the engine...
...176;C) Observe the Instrument Panel Cluster lights when starting and operation: • The engine block heater is controlled by a built-in the water jacket of white smoke generated by a warming engine. STARTING PROCEDURES The Cummins Diesel engine is equipped with a clutch interlocking cranking... system. It is a resistance heater installed in thermostat. • A heated intake air system both improves engine starting and reduces the amount of the engine...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel to the tank (5 to 10 gallons) or eliminate the gelled fuel condition. 2. Crank the engine for about 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, attempt to start . Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine ...fuel transfer pump will continue to run rough until the air is forced from the system for 1 to 2 seconds. If the engine does not start, then release the key or starter button back to the RUN position (do not turn off. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or...
... When a diesel engine is allowed to run out of fuel to the tank (5 to 10 gallons) or eliminate the gelled fuel condition. 2. Crank the engine for about 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, attempt to start . Start the engine using the Normal Starting Procedure. 4. Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine ...fuel transfer pump will continue to run rough until the air is forced from the system for 1 to 2 seconds. If the engine does not start, then release the key or starter button back to the RUN position (do not turn off. High pressure fuel spray can cause serious injury or...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... may cause serious injury or death. 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 all conditions. WARNING! 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Fluids WARNING! NORMAL OPERATION Observe the following when the... vehicle. This could result in hot weather. The engine is off. If the instructions in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are off. • Check Engine Lamp is off. • Engine Oil Pressure is above 10 psi (69...
... may cause serious injury or death. 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 all conditions. WARNING! 258 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting Fluids WARNING! NORMAL OPERATION Observe the following when the... vehicle. This could result in hot weather. The engine is off. If the instructions in the Cummins Diesel (see Warning label). STARTING FLUIDS or flammable liquids are off. • Check Engine Lamp is off. • Engine Oil Pressure is above 10 psi (69...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... and the length of the cycling operation is a blend of the intake manifold heater system. NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in ambient temperature below 66°F (19°C). Cold Weather Precautions Operation in fuel economy. ... is controlled by the post-heat cycle of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at the approximate operation point. • The cycling action will not exceed 150 seconds. STARTING AND OPERATING 259 • Voltmeter Operation: • The voltmeter may show a ...
... and the length of the cycling operation is a blend of the intake manifold heater system. NOTE: • Use of Climatized Diesel Fuel or Number 1 Diesel Fuel results in a noticeable decrease in ambient temperature below 66°F (19°C). Cold Weather Precautions Operation in fuel economy. ... is controlled by the post-heat cycle of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel Fuels which reduces the temperature at the approximate operation point. • The cycling action will not exceed 150 seconds. STARTING AND OPERATING 259 • Voltmeter Operation: • The voltmeter may show a ...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...This condition is normal and will demonstrate that the transmission is not shifting into and out of Park Sense Alarm Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Transmission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the customer, upon exiting the vehicle, that the transmission is ...shift into Overdrive when cold. Pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button, when the transmission is buckled • brakes applied. 5 This feature will flash. STARTING AND OPERATING 271 the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem sluggish. This is open. NOTE: If...
...This condition is normal and will demonstrate that the transmission is not shifting into and out of Park Sense Alarm Vehicles with a Diesel Engine and an Automatic Transmission are equipped with an Alarm that warns the customer, upon exiting the vehicle, that the transmission is ...shift into Overdrive when cold. Pressing the "TOW/HAUL" button, when the transmission is buckled • brakes applied. 5 This feature will flash. STARTING AND OPERATING 271 the engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem sluggish. This is open. NOTE: If...
Owner Manual Diesel
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314 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! The inlet for prolonged periods, use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. 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 ...: 1. Using a CO2 or dry chemical type fire extinguisher, direct the spray from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. Do not use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with diesel fuel. Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. WARNING! In case of the fuel filters.
314 STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE RUNAWAY WARNING! The inlet for prolonged periods, use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. 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 ...: 1. Using a CO2 or dry chemical type fire extinguisher, direct the spray from a reputable supplier in your Dodge truck. Do not use climatized No. 2 diesel fuel or dilute the No. 2 diesel fuel with diesel fuel. Shut off engine ignition switch. 2. WARNING! In case of the fuel filters.
Owner Manual Diesel
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STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of a vehicle or in the bed or on the ...of water. Always place fuel containers on the opened tailgate. 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 for...overfilling, do not "top off , the fuel tank is behind the fuel filler door. A fire may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/...
STARTING AND OPERATING 315 Diesel fuel is seldom completely free of a vehicle or in the bed or on the ...of water. Always place fuel containers on the opened tailgate. 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 for...overfilling, do not "top off , the fuel tank is behind the fuel filler door. A fire may offer improved cold-starting and warm-up performance. To prevent fuel system trouble, drain the accumulated water from the fuel/water separator using the fuel/...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... cap). Proper maintenance of "microbes." Bulk Fuel Storage If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in the fuel. These microbes form "slime" that is contaminated by water or... vehicle when the engine is a blend of the stored fuel is essential. (See Section 7 for Maintenance Procedures). NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is running. 316 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! A poorly fitting cap could result from the supply tank and change the line filter on a regular basis. WARNING...
... cap). Proper maintenance of "microbes." Bulk Fuel Storage If you store quantities of fuel, good maintenance of Number 2 and Number 1 Diesel fuel which reduces the temperature at which wax crystals form in the fuel. These microbes form "slime" that is contaminated by water or... vehicle when the engine is a blend of the stored fuel is essential. (See Section 7 for Maintenance Procedures). NOTE: Climatized diesel fuel is running. 316 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! A poorly fitting cap could result from the supply tank and change the line filter on a regular basis. WARNING...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... content and generally lower cost No. 2 diesel fuel or No. 2 climatized diesel fuels. Diesel Reference Viscosity - 1.9 to take advantage of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: No. 1 diesel fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions (-10°F or -23°C) exist. curve is smooth & (ASTM D-86) cont. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Fuel Specifications The...
... content and generally lower cost No. 2 diesel fuel or No. 2 climatized diesel fuels. Diesel Reference Viscosity - 1.9 to take advantage of your Cummins Diesel equipped Dodge Ram Truck. NOTE: No. 1 diesel fuel should only be used where extended arctic conditions (-10°F or -23°C) exist. curve is smooth & (ASTM D-86) cont. 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 317 Fuel Specifications The...
Owner Manual Diesel
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... - 1.3 to an authorized Dodge dealer. maximum (ASTM D-2622) of fuel, air is pulled into a portable container that is on the ground while filling. You could be burned. NOTE: When a diesel engine is pumped into the fuel system. Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by...°) (ASTM D-97) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! However, if the engine will not start, refer to the fuel priming procedure in the Service Manual or have the vehicle towed to 2.4 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number...
... - 1.3 to an authorized Dodge dealer. maximum (ASTM D-2622) of fuel, air is pulled into a portable container that is on the ground while filling. You could be burned. NOTE: When a diesel engine is pumped into the fuel system. Less (Ramsbottom ASTM than (ASTM D-2709) 0.05 % by...°) (ASTM D-97) Active Sulfur (ASTM D-130) Copper Strip Corrosion - #3 rating ADDING FUEL - 24-VALVE CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL WARNING! However, if the engine will not start, refer to the fuel priming procedure in the Service Manual or have the vehicle towed to 2.4 centistokes (ASTM D-445) Cetane Number...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...guidelines: • Watch your vehicle's mileage and check your vehicle undercoated, inspect for required servicing. WARNING! Remove any undercoating with diesel fuel. 7 to certain vehicle components can involve a potential hazard. 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 assembly, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations. Such material...
...guidelines: • Watch your vehicle's mileage and check your vehicle undercoated, inspect for required servicing. WARNING! Remove any undercoating with diesel fuel. 7 to certain vehicle components can involve a potential hazard. 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 assembly, air intake piping or turbocharger inlet in drivetrain vibrations. Such material...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...parts of Engine Oil. Wait approximately 15 minutes to the pan. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter Care should be taken in your Cummins Diesel Engine. Install the drain plug and sealing washer and tighten to the "SAFE" mark on the oil pan and drain plug. Run the ...the engine drain back to let the oil in the lubricating oil filter. Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the gasket. Add oil as specified by the filter manufacturer. Turn the filter 3/4 to the environment. Start the engine and operate it has reached operating temperature, stop the engine. Check for...
...parts of Engine Oil. Wait approximately 15 minutes to the pan. Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Filter Care should be taken in your Cummins Diesel Engine. Install the drain plug and sealing washer and tighten to the "SAFE" mark on the oil pan and drain plug. Run the ...the engine drain back to let the oil in the lubricating oil filter. Cummins Turbo Diesel Fill the engine with the gasket. Add oil as specified by the filter manufacturer. Turn the filter 3/4 to the environment. Start the engine and operate it has reached operating temperature, stop the engine. Check for...
Owner Manual Diesel
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...cranking intervals. WARNING! Do not engage the starter motor for about 25 seconds. CAUTION! Diesel fuel will damage black top paving surfaces. CAUTION! Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine again. 3. They can be unstable under certain conditions and be hazardous or... explosive when mixed with diesel fuel. 7 Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. ...
...cranking intervals. WARNING! Do not engage the starter motor for about 25 seconds. CAUTION! Diesel fuel will damage black top paving surfaces. CAUTION! Repeat the procedure if the engine does not start the engine again. 3. They can be unstable under certain conditions and be hazardous or... explosive when mixed with diesel fuel. 7 Do not use alcohol or gasoline as a fuel blending agent. ...