SERIES 40 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE CAUTION SUMMARY The following cautions must be observed by the operator of the vehicle or equipment in which this engine is installed and/or by those performing basic engine preventive maintenance. Failure to read and heed these cautions and exercise reasonable care for personal safety and the safety of others when operating the vehicle/equipment or performing basic engine preventive maintenance may result in personal injury and engine and/or vehicle/equipment damage. To avoid injury from loss of vehicle control, do not activate the Engine Brake system under the following conditions:
On wet or slippery pavement, unless the vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) and you have had prior experience driving under these conditions. 1. Observe the following cautions when operating the engine: When driving without a trailer (bobtailing) or pulling and empty trailer. If the tractor drive wheels begin to lock or there is fishtail motion after the Engine Brake is activated. Deactivate the brake system immediately, if this occurs. To avoid injury from the loss of vehicle control, do not use cruise control under these conditions: When it is not possible to keep the vehicle at a constant speed (on winding roads, in heavy traffic, in traffic that varies in speed, etc.).
Failure to observe these precautions may result in loss of vehicle control and/or personal injury. On slippery roads (wet pavement, ice-or snow-covered roads, loose gravel, etc.). All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. May 2004) 3 DDC-SVC-MAN-0057 0305 Copyright © 2003 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION