Ram Trucks 2007 3500 (Diesel) User Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Ⅵ 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
Ⅵ 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
Ⅵ Diesel Exhaust Brake (Engine Braking) –
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
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