Paccar PX 8 Manuel utilisateur
Y53-1030A 12/09
Operator’s Manual
©2010 PACCAR INC - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features or equipment which may be either standard or optional onthis
vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment which are no longer available or were not
ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any illustrations or descriptions relating to features or equipment which are not on this
vehicle.
PACCAR reserves the right to discontinue, change specifications, or change the design of its vehicles at any time without
notice and without incurring any obligation.
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prohibited without prior written authorization from PACCAR Inc.
Foreword
PACCAR Y53-1030A 12/09
FOREWORD
This manual contains information for the correct operation and maintenance of your PACCAR engine.
Read and follow all safety instructions. Refer to the WARNING in the “General Safety Instructions” on page 5.
Keep this manual with the vehicle. If the vehicle is traded or sold, give the manual to the new owner.
The information, specifications, and recommended maintenance guidelines in this manual are based on information in effect at
the time of printing. PACCAR Inc reserves the right to make changes at any time without obligation. If you find differences
between your engine and the information in this manual, contact your local PACCAR Authorized Repair Location or write to
PACCAR Inc c/o Medium Duty Engines, PO Box 1518, Bellevue, WA 98009.
The latest technology and the highest quality components were used to produce this engine. When replacement parts are
needed, we recommend using only genuine parts from PACCAR.
NOTE: Warranty information including the EPA and California Emission Warranty is located in the section entitled
“WARRANTY,” beginning on page 73. Make sure you are familiar with the warranty or warranties applicable to your
engine.
Foreword
PACCAR PX-8 Contents
Operator’s Manual – 1–
Foreword
Introduction
Safety Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Acronyms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Engine Identification
Engine Dataplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PACCAR Engine Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating Instructions
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Normal Starting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cold Weather Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting Procedure After Extended Shutdown or
Oil Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Coolant Recommentations and Specifications . . . . . . . 24
Lubricating Recommentations and Specifications . . . . 25
Diesel Fuel Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Braking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Tips for Operation on Level and Dry Pavement . . . . . 36
Tips for Operation on Grades with Dry Pavement . . . . 37
Tips for Operation on Slick Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Engine Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Maintenance Guidelines
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Maintenance Record Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Service Literature
Additional Service Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Maintenance Specifications
General Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Lubricating Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Filter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Recommendations and
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Fuel Recommendations and Specifications . . . . . . . . 59
Lubricating Oil Recommendations and Specifications 62
Contents PACCAR PX-8
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Coolant Recommendations and Specifications . . . . . . 66
WARRANTY
PACCAR PX-8 Engine United States and
Canada Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
United States and Canada Fire Apparatus Truck
Applications Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Emission Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
California Emission Control System Warranty,
On-Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
California Emissions Components Statement for the PX-8
Engine (2010) Emission Engine Coverage . . . . . . . 82
PACCAR Y53-1030A 12/09 – 3 –
INTRODUCTION
Safety Signals
A number of alerting messages are in this manual. Please
read and follow them. They are there for your protection and
information. These messages can help you avoid injury to
yourself, your passengers, and help prevent costly damage
to the vehicle.
Key symbols and “signal words” are used to indicate what
kind of message is going to follow. Pay special attention to
instructions prefaced by symbols and signal words
“WARNING”, “CAUTION”, or “NOTE”. Please do not ignore
any of these alerts.
WARNING
When you see this symbol & word, the message that
follows is especially vital. This signals something
that can cause injury or even death. This message
will tell you what the hazard is, what can happen if
you don’t heed the warning, and how to avoid it.
Example:
WARNING! Do not carry additional fuel contain-
ers in your vehicle. Fuel containers, either full or
empty, may leak, explode, and cause or feed a
fire. Do not carry extra fuel containers, even
empty ones are dangerous.
CAUTION
This symbol and word signals something that could
damage your vehicle.
Example:
CAUTION: Continuing to operate your vehicle
with insufficient oil pressure will cause serious
engine damage.
Introduction
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NOTE
This symbol and word gives you information we
feel you would like to have. It could have to do
with care of your vehicle or with driving more
efficiently.
Example:
NOTE: Pumping the accelerator will not assist in
starting the engine.
Illustrations
General Information
Some of the illustrations throughout this manual are generic
and will not look exactly like the engine or parts used in your
application. The illustrations can contain symbols to indicate
an action required and an acceptable or not acceptable con-
dition.
The illustrations are intended to show repair or replacement
procedures. The procedure will be the same for all applica-
tions, although the illustration can differ.
Please take the time to read these messages when
you see them, and remember:
WARNING!
Something that could cause an injury or even death.
CAUTION:
Something that could cause damage to your vehicle.
NOTE:
Useful information.
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