1999 Pierce Flashcards
Laden weight
F: 17,395 lbs
R: 20,540 lbs
remember 17 front, 20 rear
Tire size load rating
J
no of cylinders
6
for all engines
engine displacement
774 cubic inches
oil quantity: w/ and w/o filter
38 quarts
33 quarts w/o filter
transmission quantity
36 quarts
pump transmission quantity
11 pints
engine coolant
51 quarts
transmission
Allison 5 speed
rated capacity
1500 gpm @ 150 psi
foam system
robwen
(2) 15 gallon containers
headlight
“flash to pass”
voltage
12.9 to 14.4 volts
coolant temp
160 to 210 F
*60 to the 210 F
transmission temp
140 to 220F
engine oil pressure
12 psi @ idle
50 psi @ rated rpm
cab instrumentation indicator lights
12 LED
fuel tank capacity
47 gallon
windshield wiper switch
two positions for two speeds
Drive
100% pedal travel at 2100 rpm
lower gears 2, 3, 4
lower ranges provided greater engine braking for going down grades ( the lower the range, the greater the braking effect) and maximum torque and traction for steep grades and/or adverse road conditions
first gear
when pulling through mud or whenever max traction is desired, when maneuvering in tight spaces, or while driving up or down steep grades. First rate provides the vehicle with its maximum driving power and maximum engine braking power. Push the down arrow on the selector until first range appears in the display window
reverse
always select N(neutral) when transitioning
idle longer than five minutes
high idle switch