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2020/12/03 Retarder Function (M0122672-00)

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The retarder system allows the machine to maintain a constant downhill speed.

Note: The engine brake provides engine compression braking automatically. The engine brake will only function when the switch for automatic
retarder control (ARC) is in the ON position. For more information on the engine brake, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.

Manual Retarder Control (Lever)

NOTICE
Do not use the retarder control as a parking brake or to stop the
machine.

NOTICE
When you quickly apply the entire retarder capacity on a
slippery road, the wheels can lock and the transmission can
downshift. This can cause serious damage to the power train.

Gradually apply the retarder control on slippery roads in order

to prevent the wheels from locking and the transmission from
downshifting.

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Manual retarder control lever

The brake retarder lever is on the right side of the steering column inside the cab.

Manual Retarder Control (Lever) (1) - The manual retarder

control (lever) is used to regulate the machine speed when
traveling down a grade. Following is the lever operation:

Move the lever rearward to apply more retarder force and slow the machine.

Move the lever forward to reduce retarder force and allow the machine speed to increase.

When the lever is in the full forward position, the manual retarder is OFF.

Automatic Retarder Control (ARC)

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The "Automatic Retarder Control" switch is located below operator monitor.

Automatic Retarder Control (ARC) - Push the top half of the

switch to select the "ARC" system ON position. This action
allows the machine to maintain a constant downhill speed. Push
the bottom half of the switch to select the "ARC" system OFF
position.

Vehicle and engine speed is automatically regulated when the proper gear is selected during ARC operation. If necessary, use the manual retarder
control to apply more retarder force during the operation of "ARC".

The "ARC" should remain on during normal operation. When switch (2) is placed in the OFF position, the "ARC" will not control engine speed
during normal operation. However, if the engine speed becomes too high, "ARC" will perform engine over-speed protection.

Engine Over-speed Protection

This machine is equipped with automatic engine over-speed protection. If the engine speed reaches 2475 rpm, the "ARC" system will automatically
engage, regardless of the position of the "ARC" switch. To prevent further engine over-speed, the transmission will upshift one gear if the following
conditions are met:

Engine speed reaches 2750 rpm

Transmission is in the same actual gear as the selected gear on the transmission control

Retarder Information and Operation

Selection of the proper gear is essential for effective operation of the retarder system. See the Operation Manual for retarder guidelines to select
the proper gear.

Select the proper gear on the transmission control before starting down a grade. The actual gear should also match the selected gear before
starting down a grade. For more information on the transmission control, see Operation and Maintenance Manual.

When conditions are not ideal, use the following rule: The desired gear on a downgrade is the gear that is required to go up the grade when the
machine is loaded.

The ground speed must be slow enough for the conditions and at a rate that will not cause the brakes to overheat. Braking should be steady. Slow
down the machine for better brake cooling. Do not travel at high ground speeds and do not stop in a short distance.

Note: Engine speed must be at least 1700 rpm to circulate sufficient brake oil through the oil cooler. This oil keeps the disc brakes cool.

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(2) Brake oil temperature gauge

(3) Brake System Failure/Malfunction lamp

Frequently observe brake oil temperature gauge (2). If the needle enters the red range on the gauge, the capacity of the brake oil cooler has been
exceeded. Reduce the load on the machine to slow the machine speed. For more cooling:

1. Park the machine in a convenient location.

2. Put the transmission in PARK.

3. Run the engine at high idle.

Note: If the brake oil temperature is high after going down a grade, select a lower gear when traveling down the grade again.

Brake System Failure/Malfunction - Indicates that the brake

system has failed or is experiencing a malfunction.

Indicator light (3) will illuminate when the brake system has failed or is malfunctioning.

Never coast down a grade in neutral. Always keep the transmission in gear. The "Chassis" ECM will prevent shifting from a forward gear to
NEUTRAL at ground speeds that are greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). Also, the "Chassis" Electronic Control Module will prevent shifting from a
forward gear to REVERSE gear at ground speeds greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).

Attempting to prevent upshifting on a downgrade that is long or steep by using retarder can be unsuccessful. The transmission control should be in
the desired gear before you start the downgrade. The actual gear should match the selected gear before starting the downgrade. If you rely on
retarder force, engine speed may reach the upshift point. The lower engine speed reduces brake cooling oil flow. This reduction in oil flow can
cause overheating of the brakes.

When the service brake or the retarder is applied, the transmission upshift point is raised to a higher rpm than a normal shift point.

If undesired shifting is experienced, move the transmission control to the proper gear.

If the machine builds up excessive speed during application of the retarder, the engine can over-speed. To avoid this condition, perform the
following:

Use the manual retarder lever to reduce the ground speed.

Avoid repeated engaging and disengaging of the retarder control lever.

Adjust the retarder control lever to maintain a proper rpm and a constant speed.

If skidding is experienced, ease off the retarder control lever.

If more braking is needed, perform the following:

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Depress the service brake

Maintain a constant vehicle speed

Do not speed up and brake

Do not try to do all the braking at the bottom of the hill

Keep braking steady and keep ground speed under control

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