Mack Truck Granite Series (GU Series) Operator’s Handbook Manual 21394647 PDF

INTRODUCTION1
TO THE OWNER1
In Appreciation 1
About This Handbook2
THE VEHICLE3
Basic Configuration 3
Vehicle Management and Control System (V-MAC®)3
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 4
VIN Locations4
Engine Identification5
Engine Information Plate 6
Clean Idle Engines 7
Transmission Identification7
WARRANTY INFORMATION 10
Air Brake System11
ENGINE GASEOUS EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 11
Emissions Control System Warranty 13
ENGINE GASEOUS EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY15
FEDERAL EMISSION REQUIREMENTS16
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS WARRANTY — CALIFORNIA16
Emissions Control System Warranty 18
SERVICE LITERATURE22
– MACK Class 8 –Components Service Manual 22
– Class 8 – Custom Collated Service Manual22
– Class 8 – Custom Collated Service Manual on CD 22
CUSTOMER SERVICE 23
Call 1-800-866-1177 for MACK OneCall™ 23
Questions and Complaints 23
Addresses 24
Additional Assistance 25
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS26
United States 26
Canada26
Mexico 26
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICES27
SAFETY INFORMATION 28
SAFETY STATEMENT 28
CERTIFICATION LABELS30
Safety Certification Label 30
ADVISORY LABELS 32
Advisory Label Locations (On Vehicle) 33
TRUCK-TRACTOR CONSPICUITY43
CAB ENTRY/EXIT 44
Three-Limb Contact44
Driver Side 46
Passenger Side 48

Deck Plate Access50
SAFETY TIPS FOR COLD WEATHER OPERATION 52
Driver Visibility 52
Cab Door Seals and Key Locks 53
Outside Mirror Heater53
Air Horn Snow Shield54
Emergency Reflector Kit54
Fire Extinguisher (Optional) 54
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 55
CAB INTERIOR55
INSTRUMENT PANEL 56
Tell-Tales56
Panel Arrangement57
INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGE LAYOUT 58
Panel A60
Panel B 61
Panel C 63
Panel D64
Function of Optional Switches80
CAB CLIMATE CONTROL 87
SLEEPER CLIMATE CONTROL 89
LIGHT CONTROL PANEL 90
LOWER CONSOLE PANEL 91
STEERING COLUMN92
Combination Starter and Electrical Switch92
Steering Wheel Adjustment 92
Turn Signal Lever 93
Stalk Switch (If Equipped, Co-Pilot® Only)94
FLOOR PEDALS 95
MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS 96
Dome Light 96
Interior Cab Lights (Sleeper Cab)97
Air Horn 97
Fresh Air Vent 98
Cab Air Filter 99
Microphone 99
Accessory Power Outlets 100
OPERATION103
PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND DAILY MAINTENANCE103
Pre-Trip Inspection Quick List 104
New Vehicle Break-In115
WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR 117
HOOD OPERATION118
Opening the Hood 118
Closing the Hood 120

Locking the Hood 121
Snowplow Hood Option 122
HOSE TENDERS 123
DOORS 124
Standard Door Panel 124
Power Door Panel (Optional)125
Opening the Cab Door 126
Locking the Cab Door126
Power Window Regulators 126
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — (OPTIONAL)127
Transmitter Operations 128
Battery Replacement128
SEAT BELTS 132
Seat Belt Operation 132
Fastening Seat Belt 132
Adjustable D-Ring Shoulder Belts (if equipped)134
Komfort® Latch System135
SEAT ADJUSTMENT AND RECLINE (IF EQUIPPED)137
MIRROR BREAKAWAY STRUT 138
MACK ENGINE INFORMATION 139
Precautions and Warnings139
Engine Model Designations140
TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)141
Operating the Dana Tire Pressure Control System 141
Tire Changing Procedure 147
CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION 149
Speed Control Switches 149
Setting Cruise Control 149
Disengaging Cruise Control150
MACK POWERLEASH™ ENGINE BRAKE (IF EQUIPPED)151
Engine Brake Switch151
How the Engine Brake is Activated152
Cruise Control with the MACK PowerLeash™ Engine Brake 153
ON THE ROAD WITH THE MACK POWERLEASH™ ENGINE BRAKE 154
Over Flat Terrain154
Descending a Grade 155
On Slippery Road Surfaces157
BRAKE OPERATION159
Air Brake System159
Automatic Slack Adjusters 160
Parking Brake System160
Parking Brake Operation161
Parking 161
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) 161
Automatic Traction Control (ATC) (If Equipped) 166
GOOD DRIVING HABITS168
Weight Ratings168

Instruments168
Shutting Down the Engine 168
General Observation 168
STARTING THE VEHICLE 169
General Information169
Push Button Starters169
Air Starters 170
Engine Warm-Up 173
Engine Idling173
Shutting Down the Engine 174
COLD WEATHER OPERATION 176
Cold Weather Starting Tips176
Engine Block Heaters 177
Winterfronts 178
COUPLING A TRAILER181
UNCOUPLING A TRAILER183
MOVING THE VEHICLE — GENERAL INFORMATION 185
Braking185
Shifting185
Engine Temperature 186
Clutch (If Equipped) 186
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) OPERATION 191
PTO Precautions 191
PTO Classification 192
Side-Mounted PTO Locations 192
PTO Operating Procedures 192
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTRUCTIONS193
Shifting Instructions for Allison Automatic Transmissions 193
MACK T306G Shifting Instructions 194
MACK TM308 Shifting Instructions195
MACK TM308M Shifting Instructions 197
MACK TM309 Shifting Instructions200
MACK TM309M Shifting Instructions 202
MACK T309, T309L and T309LR Shifting Instructions 204
MACK T310 Shifting Instructions 208
MACK T310M, T310ME and T310MLR Shifting Instructions 210
MACK T313-T313L-T313LR Shifting Instructions 214
MACK T31321, T313L21 and T313LR21 Shifting Instructions 218
MACK T318, T318L and T318LR Shifting Instructions 222
MACK T31821, T318L21 and T318LR21 Shifting Instructions 228
AXLES234
Rear Axles Other Than MACK 234
MACK Rear Axles234
Engaging the Power Divider Lockout235
All-Wheel-Drive in GU Chassis (If Equipped) 236
Extended Idling and Aftertreatment System Conditioning 238

Mack, EPA2010 Emissions Solution239
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS (IF EQUIPPED) 239
Extended Idling and Aftertreatment System Conditioning 242
Exhaust Aftertreatment System 243
Safety Information 244
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Components and 245
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) 245
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)248
Aftertreatment Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) 251
Aftertreatment Control Module (ACM)252
Exhaust Aftertreatment System 253
Driver Warnings and On Board Diagnostics (OBD) 258
On Board Diagnostics (OBD)258
Instrument Cluster259
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) 260
Aftertreatment DEF Tank Level – Driver Warning & Inducement261
Aftertreatment DEF Quality – Driver Warning & Inducement 262
Misfilling Diesel or Aftertreatment DEF Tanks263
SCR Tampering – Driver Warning & Inducement 264
Warranty and Maintenance 265
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Maintenance265
Engine Maintenance Intervals265
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION266
MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION 266
TURBOCHARGER267
CLEANING YOUR VEHICLE268
Exterior Washing 268
Cab and Hood 270
Chassis 270
Cab Interior 271
Waxing 271
Polishing 271
Winter Warnings 271
TOWING 272
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK274
Chassis Equipped with Snowplow Hood Option275
Power Steering Reservoir 276
FUEL TANK277
Fuel Tank Cap 277
FUELING 278
BioDiesel279
B5 Approval For Mack US10 Certified Products 280
COOLING SYSTEM281
Coolant Level Check281
Draining the Cooling System282
Refilling the Cooling System282
Protecting the Cooling System 282
Cooling System Maintenance 284
Accessory Drive Belt Routing 284
HEADLIGHTS 286
Bulb Replacement286
WHEELS 287
Wheel Inspection 287
Tires 288
BATTERY291
Jump-Starting Engine291
ELECTRICAL 293
Circuit Breaker and Relay Panels 293
Electrical Grease 296
Circuit Protection Charts296
Electrical Accessory Connection Points 299
METRIC CONVERSIONS304
METRIC CONVERSIONS 304