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 32)

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CAUTION: Your Banks Brake is
NOT a substitute for the hydraulic
brakes on your truck. The device
will not correct or compensate
for improperly maintained
hydraulic brakes. Also, please
be aware that your Banks Brake
is not designed to be used as a
parking brake or to bring your
vehicle to a complete stop. Your
Banks Brake is a supplementary
braking system designed to help
you slow down or to assist you
in maintaining a more constant
speed when descending a grade.
Remember that this Exhaust
Brake is first and foremost a
safety device and it is most
efficient when used to prevent,
rather than correct a runaway
vehicle condition.
The use of a Banks Brake does not
increase the load capacity of your
vehicle. Gross Combined Weight
Rating specifications should always
be adhered to. The Banks Brake will
allow you to slow your vehicle more
effectively within your vehicle’s weight
specifications.
Use your Banks Brake to assist in
slowing your vehicle while traveling
down grades. To activate the Brake,
flip the switch to the “ON” position.
With the switch on, the Brake will
be active anytime that your foot is
not on the accelerator pedal. The
Brake will also work with your cruise
control. When activated, the Brake will
be on when coasting and off when
accelerating.
When alternating between braking
activity and acceleration, it is good
practice to allow a minimum of one
second to elapse after the Brake
has been disabled or the throttle is
applied before reaching full throttle
acceleration. This allows enough
time for the Brake valve to fully open
and eliminates the possibility of
excess exhaust back pressure being
introduced into the engine.
The Banks Brake features a user
selectable warm up mode. When
activated and the engine is cold
(below 175°F, 79°C), the Exhaust
Brake will activate to reduce the
amount of engine warm-up time
required. There may be an increase
in engine noise when the Brake is
closed. Once the vehicle reaches
operating temperature, the Brake will
open. The Brake will also open when
the accelerator pedal is depressed
at temperatures below 175°F (79°C).
This prevents soot build-up and keeps
the shaft assembly from sticking. It
eliminates the need for any additional
maintenance.
To activate the warm-up mode, put
the Enable Switch to the ON position.
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Section 8
Safety and Operation/ Driving Tips