Ram Trucks 2007 3500 (Diesel) User Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

Starting Procedures – Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 275

Manual Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 275
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped . . . . . . 276
Normal Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold

Airtemperature Above 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . 276

Starting Procedure — Engine Manifold Air

Temperature Below 66°F (19°C) . . . . . . . . . . . 277

Starting Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Normal Operation (Diesel Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . 281

Cold Weather Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Engine Idling — In Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . 286
Stopping The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Engine Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Operating Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Cooling System Tips —

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288

Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) –

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290

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