General installation practices, Notice – Banks Power Dodge Trucks: (Diesel ’03 - 07 5.9L Cummins) Tuner- Six-Gun Diesel Tuner, (235, 250, 305 and 325 HP Dodge 5.9L Cummins Trucks (24-valve)) '03-05 Compatible with Optional Banks iQ User Manual
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1.
Before starting work, familiarize
yourself with the installation procedure
by reading all of the instructions.
2.
The exploded views provide only
general guidance. Refer to each step
and section diagram in this manual for
proper instruction.
3.
Throughout this manual, the
left side of the vehicle refers to the
driver side, and the right side to the
passenger side.
4.
Disconnect the negative (ground)
cable from the battery (or batteries, if
there are two) before beginning work.
5.
Route and tie wires and hoses a
minimum of 6” away from exhaust
heat, moving parts and sharp
edges. clearance of 8” or more is
recommended where possible.
6.
When raising the vehicle, support it
on properly weight-rated safety stands,
ramps or a commercial hoist. Follow
the manufacturer’s safety precautions.
Take care to balance the vehicle to
prevent it from slipping or falling. When
using ramps, be sure the front wheels
are centered squarely on the topsides.
When raising the front of the vehicle,
put the transmission in park (automatic)
or reverse (manual), set the parking
brake, and block the rear wheels. When
raising the back of the vehicle, be sure
the vehicle is on level ground and the
front wheels are blocked securely.
CAUTION: Do not use floor jacks to
support the vehicle while working
under it. Do not raise the vehicle
onto concrete blocks, masonry
or any other item not intended
specifically for this use.
7.
During installation, keep the work
area clean. Do not allow anything to
be dropped into intake, exhaust, or
lubrication system components while
performing the installation, as foreign
objects will cause immediate engine
damage upon start-up.
8.
Save this Owner’s Manual as a
reference for system maintenance and
service.
9.
Banks recommends either a
Banks iQ or a Pyrometer (EGT) gauge
and Boost gauge be installed with
the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner to help
monitor performance and exhaust
gas temperature of the vehicle (see
part numbers on page 6). To further
increase engine life by lower EGT’s,
Banks also recommends installing a
Monster Exhaust
®
system (see page 6).
General Installation Practices
NOTICE:
A Pyrometer (EGT) probe must be installed in conjunction
with the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner in order to enable the Six-Guns EGT limiting
function. Using the Six-Gun Tuner without a Pyrometer probe can lead to
detrimental damage to the engine due to excessive EGT temperatures.