Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 5.9L Cummins) Speed Control- Banks Brake, Exhaust Brake System, Late '04-07 For use w_Manual Transmissions - Manual (Page 31)

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Section 7
Functional Testing
The Banks Brake has been designed for
your truck. It features:
Quicker engine warm-ups. •
Compatible with cruise control. •
Compatible with Banks Diesel Tuners. •
Note: the following testing should be
performed only after the vehicle has
been allowed to CoMPLeteLY CooL.
this test verifies the performance
of the warm-up feature of the Brake
System and must be performed with a
cold vehicle.
1.
Verify that the Banks Brake Enable
Switch is in the “ON” position. The
Switch will light up.
2.
Ensure that the accelerator pedal is
NOT depressed.
3.
Start the engine and let it idle.
The Brake valve will close and can
be verified by the increased noise or
muffled sound of a restricted exhaust
pipe or by observing the Brake
actuator lever closing.
4.
Slowly press the accelerator pedal.
The Brake valve will open. Release the
accelerator pedal and the Brake valve
will close.
Note: the engine speed (RPM) should
not exceed 1200 RPM prior to Brake
disengagement.
5.
Allow the vehicle to reach normal
operating temperature. The Brake will
remain active until the vehicle reaches
approximately 175°F (79°C) engine
coolant temperature. Once the vehicle
warms up, the Brake will turn off.
6.
Obtain a vehicle speed of
approximately 40 MPH (64 KPH) in an
area where speeds of this nature are
safe and traffic is light. Confirm that
the Banks Brake Enable Switch is in
the “ON” position. The Switch will be
lit up. Release the throttle. The brake
should activate and the vehicle will
begin to slow. Bring the vehicle to a
safe stop (using the vehicle’s hydraulic
brakes). Turn the Banks Brake Enable
Switch to the “OFF” position.
Once the vehicle has passed all of
the tests outlined in Steps 1-6, the
installation of the Banks Brake system
is complete and ready for years of
reliable service.
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