ARC 1 Service Brake Sensor TCS

1 2 2 Engine Sensor
3 ARC
4 ARC Switch
5 Brakes
6 Service Brakes 6
7 Axle Speed Sensor
8 TCS 7

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Automatic Retarder Control (ARC). • Superior Control. Automatic brake Traction Control System (TCS) (optional).
Standard ARC electronically controls modulation offers a smoother ride and Electronically monitors and controls
braking on grade to maintain engine at better control in slippery conditions, rear wheel slippage for greater traction
approximately 1,950 rpm (adjustable from allowing the operator to concentrate and enhanced truck performance in poor
1,850-1,950 rpm. ARC is deactivated on driving. underfoot conditions. If slippage exceeds
when the operator applies the brakes a set limit, the oil-cooled disc brakes
• Ease of Operation. ARC increases
or throttle. engage to slow the spinning wheel.
operating ease, resulting in greater
2500
Torque is then automatically transferred
operator confidence with less fatigue.
to the wheel with better traction.
2000 • Engine Overspeed Protection.
Differential Action. Normal differential
Automatically activates ARC when
Engine Speed (rpm)

action provides superior maneuvering

1500 engine speed exceeds factory preset
and control in slippery conditions.
levels, regardless of operator inputs,
to avoid potentially damaging engine Compression Brake (optional). Optional
1000
overspeeds. Compression Brake is integrated with
Automatic Retarder Control (ARC)
500 to provide up to 35 percent higher
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
downhill travel speed and reduce wear
Time (Seconds) on brake components.

With Automatic Retarder Control

(average speed, 1950 rpm)
With Manual Retarder Control
(average speed, 1730 rpm)

• Faster Speeds. ARC allows the operator

to maintain optimum engine speeds for
up to 15 percent faster downhill hauls
and greater productivity.

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