Operating on Flat, Dry Pavement

Operating on Flat, Dry Pavement - Gen 5 DD15 - Ops - #7628

Operate the engine brakes when driving on flat, dry pavement as follows:

  1. If driving on flat, dry, open stretches with a light load and greater slowing power is not required, the engine brake should be placed in the LOW position.
  2. If the service brakes are still needed, the engine brake should be moved to a higher position until the need to use the service brakes to slow the vehicle down is no longer present.
  3. If carrying a heavier load and road traction is good, the engine brake should be moved to the HIGH position.
  4. Check the engine brake often for proper position since road conditions can change quickly. Steps should never be skipped when operating the engine brakes. Always go from OFF to LOW, and then to a higher position.
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Parent topic: How to Operate the Engine Brakes
Document Number: 0000009824
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-03
Topic Publication Date: 2023-12-10