Preventive Maintenance - Detroit Diesel 50 Series Operator's Manual

CAUTION SUMMARY
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.
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.
Failure to observe these
precautions may result in
loss of vehicle control and/or
personal injury.
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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.).
On slippery roads
(wet pavement, ice-or
snow-covered roads, loose
gravel, etc.).

Preventive Maintenance

Observe the following cautions when
performing preventative maintenance.
To avoid injury when working
near or on an operating engine,
remove loose items of clothing,
jewelry, tie back or contain long
hair that could be caught in any
moving part causing injury.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/ 04)