Changing the Idle Speed

Changing the Idle Speed - Ops - DD5 - #6556
The idle speed range of the MD Platform engine is 800 rpm for DD5 and 700 rpm for DD8 if the parameters in the CPC are set to the default range. Change the idle speed as follows:
  1. Turn the cruise control switch to the ON position.
  2. To increase the idle speed, push the RSM/ACC switch until the idle reaches the desired rpm.
  3. To decrease the idle speed, push the SET/CST switch until the idle reaches the desired rpm.
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Document Number: 0000042556
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-03-31