Summary of Contents for Eaton Roadranger FO-6406A-ASX
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Warnings & Cautions Warnings & Cautions WARNING Read the entire driver instructions before operating this transmission. Before starting a vehicle always be seated in the driver's seat, select “N” on the shift control, and set the parking brakes. If engine cranks in any gear other than neutral, service your vehicle imme- diately! Before working on a vehicle, parking the vehicle, or leaving the cab with the engine running, place the transmission in neutral, set the parking...
Table of Contents Operation Shift Console Positions ................. 1 Gear Display..................2 Start-up and Power Down ..............3 Driving Tips................... 4 Reverse Mode ..................5 Drive Mode.................... 6 MANUAL Mode ..................7 LOW Mode .................... 9 Transmission Power Take Off ............. 10 Service &...
Power Take Off is activated and transmission is ready for PTO operation. (See “Transmission Countershaft Power Take Off” section for more details.) WARNING AutoShift™ initiates upshifts from “MANUAL” and “LOW” for engine over speed protection. Some engines do not use the Eaton engine overspeed protection.
Operation Gear Display The Gear Display shows the current gear position of the transmission. The Gear Display will flash the target gear position of the transmission when in neutral during a shift. Out of gear waiting Satisfactory Satisfactory for engine/trans rpm engagement engagement to reach synchronous...
Operation Start-up and Power Down Start-up Turn the ignition key to “ON” and allow the AutoShift to power-up. Depress the clutch pedal. • Engine cranking is delayed until the transmission power-up is complete and the gear display shows a solid “N”. Start the engine.
Operation Driving Tips Proper Starting Gear Choose a starting gear appropriate for the load and grade conditions, while at a stop in Drive and MANUAL modes by using the up/down buttons. Refer to Drive Mode for detailed information. Skip Shifting Performed in MANUAL by pressing the shift button more than once.
Operation Reverse Mode The vehicle speed must be less than 2 mph before Reverse is permitted. If the driver requests Reverse above 2 mph, the shift is not performed until the speed has dropped below 2 mph. Depending on the transmission model, there may be a number of reverse gears available.
Operation Drive Mode Depending on the transmission model and Shift Control configuration, there may be alternate forward starting gears available. While the vehicle is stopped in Drive, the up/down buttons are used to change the starting gear. This selec- tion is used until it is changed again, or the AutoShift is powered down. In Drive mode, all upshifts and downshifts are performed automatically based on vehicle and transmission conditions.
Operation MANUAL Mode Manual mode should be used whenever you want to select the shifts instead of letting AutoShift select them for you. For example, when you are moving around the yard and on some grade conditions. Selecting from Neutral: •...
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Operation WARNING Some engines do not use the Eaton overspeed protection. Transmission Manual Override: • If the vehicle is being back driven and the engine is approaching a higher than normal level (approximately 300 RPM above rated speed), the AutoShift overrides the Manual position and performs an upshift to prevent engine damage.
The downshift point is chosen so engine speed after the shift is about 50 rpm below engine rated speed. WARNING Some engines do not use the Eaton overspeed protection. Transmission LOW Override: • If the vehicle is being back driven and the engine is approaching a...
Operation Transmission Power Take Off Stationary PTO Operation The transmission countershaft PTO is used in this application. To engage the PTO for stationary operation perform the following steps: Apply the parking brake. Select “D” on the Shift Control (this stops countershaft rotation for PTO engagement).
Tag Location The blank spaces provided below are for recording transmission identification data and part numbers of maintenance items. All Eaton® Fuller® Transmis- sions are identified by the model and serial number. This information is stamped on the transmission identification tag and affixed to the case.
Service & Maintenance Troubleshooting Diagnostics In the event there is a problem with the AutoShift, there are three primary tasks the driver should perform: Note the driving condition under which the problem occurred. Note the condition of the AutoShift under which the problem occurred (i.e.
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Service & Maintenance Locked In Gear If the truck is shut down or stalls in gear, the AutoShift may become locked in gear. The transmission will attempt to get to Neutral during the next power up if the shifter is in Neutral. If Neutral is achieved, a solid “N” appears on the Gear Display.
When switching between types of lubricants, all areas of each affected component must be thoroughly flushed. Note: For a list of Eaton approved synthetic lubricants, see TCMT-0021 or call 1-800-826-HELP (4357). Note: Additives and friction modifiers must not be introduced.
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Note: The first lube change for a Line-Haul vehicle may be extended to 500,000 miles (800,000 km) when a new transmission has been factory filled with a lube that is Eaton approved for 500,000 miles (800,000 km) (E-500, PS-164). Note: Vocational service applications are those which require components to be consistently operated at heavy loads, in contaminated environments or on steep grades.
Service & Maintence Vehicle Towing When towing the vehicle, the output shaft of the transmission must not be allowed to spin or turn. If the vehicle is towed with the drive wheels still in contact with the road surface, the vehicle axle shafts or driveline must be removed or disconnected.
Remittance Instructions Checks should be made in U.S. or CAN funds and made payable to Eaton Corporation. Checks may be written by the dealer or the owner. Checks and registration forms should be mailed to the appropriate address listed below:...
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