Ram Trucks 2011 Chassis Cab - Diesel Supplement - Manual (Page 45)

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Ⅵ Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 46
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 46
▫ Extreme Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
▫ Normal Starting Procedure –
Engine Manifold Air Temperature Above
66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature 0°F To 66°F (–18°C To 19°C) . . . . 48
▫ Starting Procedure – Engine Manifold Air
Temperature Below 0°F (-18°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
▫ Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ⅵ Normal Operation – Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . 51
▫ Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
▫ Engine Idling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
▫ Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
▫ Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
▫ Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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