Preventive Maintenance - Detroit Diesel 60 Operator's Manual

CAUTION SUMMARY
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
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 an
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.
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LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
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.
PERSONAL INJURY
To avoid injury when working
near or on an operating engine,
remove loose items of clothing
and jewelry. Tie back or contain
long hair that could be caught in
any moving part causing injury.
All information subject to change without notice.
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