Checking Condition of the Engine at Low Speeds
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
and during Acceleration
1. Make sure the transmission is in
neutral and the parking brake is
securely engaged.
2. Turn the starter switch to start the
engine, and run it to warm up.
Starting the Engine
3. Check that the engine is running at a
speed within the standard idle speed
range.
Idling Control Knob
•
During regeneration of the diesel
particulate defuser (DPD), the
engine idle speed may increase.
Diesel Particulate Defuser (DPD)
4. Drive the vehicle, making sure the
accelerator pedal does not stick when
gradually accelerating, the engine
speed rises smoothly and it does not
knock.
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NOTE
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