American LaFrance Condor, user e-manual

Contents Information signs on the car Federal Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Signs Canadian Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) Signs Information signs for tires and rims EPA Vehicle Noise Control Guidelines Dashboard and control panel Vehicle access and features Cab door locks Sliding doors Cab entry and exit Cab front and cladding panel Cab tipping mechanism Adjustable steering column Seats Seat belts Obstacle Sensing System Identification of relays, fuses and circuit breakers Air conditioner and heater Power steering, brakes and retarders Power steering Pneumatic braking system Telma transmission retarder Allison Transmission Retarder Caterpillar Transmission Retarder Engine Braking System Exhaust braking system Engine Starting the engine Cold Weather Start Starting up after a long stay or oil change Engine break-in Engine operation Cold Weather Operation Working at high altitudes Engine shutdown Clutch Transmission Automatic transmission Meritor ™ Traction Control Differential Fontaine® Fifth Wheel Vehicle maintenance data Cab Washing and polishing the cabin Maintenance of chrome trim and stainless steel parts Dashboard Care Cleaning vinyl upholstery Upholstery cleaning cloth Emergency response Hazard warning lights Fire extinguisher Emergency kit First aid kit Towing Emergency start using connecting cables Fire in the cockpit General maintenance information Scheduled Maintenance Intervals Car maintenance schedule Check lubrication and fluid level Chassis lubrication Cab tilt Maintenance Interval Maintenance of noise control devices Metric Conversion Table Torque charts List of abbreviations for initial maintenance and inspection Engine Checking the engine drive belt Checking engine mount fasteners Clutch Eaton Fuller Release Bearing Lubrication Eaton Fuller Clutch Switch Cross Lubrication Gearbox Checking the transmission cooler Change transmission fluid and Allison filter Checking the transmission fluid level Frame brackets and components Frame Fastener Torque Check Fifth wheel inspection Fifth Wheel Lubrication Checking the lubrication system of the Vogel chassis Checking and filling the Vogel chassis lubrication reservoir Suspension Suspension inspection Suspension Lubrication Checking the tightening torque of the U-bolts of the suspension Front axle Checking the steering rod Tie rod lubrication Front axle toe-in check Inspecting pivot elements Wheels and tires Wheel nut tightening torque Checking and adjusting front toe-in Transmission Cardan transmission check Lubrication of universal joints Braking system Checking the pneumatic brake system valve Replacing the Bendix AD-9 dehumidifier Replacing the Bendix AD-IP dehumidifier Checking the brakes of the Telma® axle retarder Camshaft bracket lubrication Inspect and lubricate the automatic slack adjuster Disc Brake Caliper Lubrication Steering Checking the oil level in the power steering reservoir Changing the oil in the power steering and filter Steering cylinder inspection Power steering lubrication Fuel system Replacing the fuel filter Cleaning the fuel and water separator sight glass Fuel tank clamp nut tightening Exhaust system Exhaust system check (noise control) 2007 EPA Exhaust Emissions Checking the cab tilt system Lubricating the door seal, door latch and door hinges Air conditioner inspection

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