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- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1. Foreword13
Who Should Use , Service13
Vehicle Identification15
Customer Assistancei16
Responsibility16
Professional , Training17
Chapter 2. Safety19
Warnings Andc Cautions19
- 2-1.3 Safety Warning20
Backing the Vehicle25
Vehicle Handlingc25
Electrocution Hazard from26
High Pressure Hydraulic27
Tanker27
- 2-6.1 Description of27
- 2-6.2 Recommendations for 2-7 Lockout /Tagout28
Safety Defect Reporting29
Chapter 3 . before Placing Vehicle in Service31
Axle Weights and Axle31
Tire Pressure32
- Balance32
  - Procedure35
  - Equipment, Accessories, and Adjustments37
Carwell Removal37
Customer-Installed Equipment37
- Modification37
- 3-6.2 Drilling Holes or Welding38
- 3-6.3 Dissimilar Metal Corrosion38
Radio Equipment38
- 3-7.1 Cab Exterior Equipment38
- 3-7.2 Cab Interior Equipment39
- 3-7.3 Air Pressure Operated Equipment40
Equipment and Cargo Loading40
Front Spring/Suspension Adjustment41
- 3-9.1 Tak-4™ Independent Front Suspension41
- 3-9.2 Leaf Spring Suspension41
3-10. Rear Spring/Suspension Adjustment42
- 3-10.1 Tak-4™ Independent Rear Suspension42
3-11. Suspension42
- 3-11.1 Spring Suspensions (Spring U-Bolts)42
- 3-11.2 Air and Rubber Suspensions42
Chapter 4. General43
- Safe Vehicle Entry and Exit43
Vehicle Access43
- Automatic Steps43
- Service Areas43
- High Locations43
- 4-1.4 No-Step Surfaces44
- Do Not Occupy with Vehicle in Motion44
Keyless Entry (Optional)44
- 4-2.2 to Unlock All Doors44
- 4-2.3 Locking the Doors with Keypad45
- 4-2.4 Additional Information45
- Seats, Seat Belts, and Safety Restraints46
Safety Restraints and Devices46
- Seat Belts46
- 4-3.2 Seat Belt Monitoring System47
- 4-3.3 Side Roll Protection System (Optional)47
- 4-3.4 Frontal Impact Protection (Optional)52
- 4-3.5 Custom Cab Seat Mounting53
- 4-3.6 Scba Brackets Mounted in Seat Backs53
- 4-3.7 Seat Adjustment54
- 4-3.8 Adjustable Foot Pedals (Optional)54
- Controls, Indicators, and Features55
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)55
- Defroster55
- Heater55
- Air Conditioning55
Hose and Hose Reels56
Instrument Panel Controls & Indicators56
- 4-6.1 Typical Saber® 2014/Enforcer™ Instrument Panel57
Windshield Wiper System59
Vehicle Data Recorder (Vdr)60
Command Zone III61
Chapter 5. Operation63
- Pre-Trip Inspections63
Pre-Trip Inspection63
- Reasons for Daily Inspection63
- Beginning the Inspection63
- 5-1.3 Things to Look for During Inspections64
- 5-1.4 Interior Inspection66
- 5-1.5 Exterior Inspection67
- 5-1.6 Brake Testing70
- General Operation72
Cab Occupant Capacity72
Compartment Doors72
Cab Tilt Operation73
- 5-4.1 Cab Lift System74
- 5-4.2 Manual Pump Operation (Optional)74
Electrical75
- 5-5.1 Alternator75
- Ammeter (Optional)75
- 5-5.3 Battery76
- 5-5.4 Battery Charging Precautions76
- 5-5.5 Battery Switch77
- Voltmeter77
- 5-5.7 Circuit Breakers and Fuses77
- 5-5.8 Hourmeter77
- 5-5.9 Pyrometer (Optional)77
- 5-5.10 Speedometer and Odometer77
- 5-5.11 Low Fuel Warning Light77
- 5-5.12 Tachometer78
- 5-5.14 Warning Lights78
- 5-5.15 Hazard Flashers78
- 5-5.17 Radio Installation79
Fire Scene Operation79
- Flying Embers79
Mirrors79
Pump80
Water Fording Capability80
5-10. Winch Operation82
5-11. Introduction83
- 5-12.3 Active Regeneration85
- 5-12.6 Maintenance88
- 5-13.3 Active Regeneration90
- 5-13.6 Maintenance93
- Engine Exhaust after Treatment Systems93
- Nhibit93
- Peration93
  - 5-28.10 Air Dryer115
5-29. Auxiliary Braking System116
- 5-29.2 Exhaust Brake116
Stability Control118
5-31. Steering120
5-32. Tire Chains120
- 5-32.1 Chain Clearance120
Cab Tilt System123
Doors and Windows123
- Door Strikers123
- 6-2.4 Hinges124
- 6-2.5 Weatherstrip124
Wiper Blades124
- 6-4.1 Heater Shut -O124
- 6-4.2 Air Conditioning125
- 6-5.1 Seat Belts127
Chapter 6 Maintenance127
Aerial Device Boom Support129
Automatic Lubrication Systems129
- Reservoir129
- Inspection129
- Condition of Lube Points129
Fasteners129
- Interior Fasteners129
- Frame Fasteners130
- Bumper Extension Carriage Bolts130
- Other Fasteners130
- Axles, Brakes and Suspension131
Axles131
- Front Axle - Non-Driving131
- Front Axle Alignment131
- Front Axle - Tak-4™ Suspension131
- Rear Axle131
- Rear Axle Alignment132
- Rear Axle - Tak-4™ Suspension132
6-10. Brakes132
- Rakes Eneral132
- 6-10.2 Brakes - Tak-4™ Suspension133
- 6-10.3 Air Dryer133
Spring Suspension (Front and Rear)133
- 6-12.1 Springs133
- U-Bolt Fastener Torque Chart (Table 6-4)134
- 6-12.2 Suspension Shackles134
- 6-12.3 Spring Pins134
6-13. TAK-4™ Suspension135
- 6-13.1 Front Tak-4™ Suspension135
- 6-13.2 Rear Tak-4™ Suspension135
- Electrical136
6-14. Command Zone™ System136
- 6-14.1 Overview136
- 6-14.2 Multiplex System Principals of Operation137
- 6-14.3 Troubleshooting Tips137
6-16. Electrical, AC139
- 6-16.1 Alternating Current (Ac) System (120V-240V) Introduction139
- 6-16.2 Auxiliary Power Units (Apus)140
- 6-16.3 Shore Power140
- 6-16.4 Inverters140
- 6-16.5 before Servicing High Voltage Equipment141
- Engine, Cooling, Fuel and Exhaust142
6-15. Electrical, DC139
- 6-15.1 Alternator139
- 6-15.2 Batteries139
- 6-15.3 Wire Harnesses and Electrical Connectors139
6-17. Engine142
- 6-17.1 Air Intake System142
- 6-17.2 Air Intake and Charge Air Cooler Hose Clamps142
- 6-17.3 Fan and Accessory Belts142
- 6-17.4 Engine Service Schedule143
- 6-17.5 Engine Mount Isolators143
- 6-17.6 Engine Diagnostic Software - Detroit143
- 6-17.7 Engine Diagnostic Software - Cummins143
- 6-17.8 Engine Diagnostic Software - Ford143
6-18. Cooling System143
- 6-18.1 General Inspection and Service144
- 6-18.2 Hoses144
- 6-18.3 Hose Clamps144
- 6-18.4 Water Pump144
- 6-18.5 Thermostats144
- 6-18.6 Coolant145
- 6-18.7 Antifreeze Type145
- 6-18.8 Coolant Fill Procedure146
6-19. Fuel System147
- 6-19.1 Fuel Delivery System147
- 6-19.2 Fuel Filters147
6-20. Exhaust System147
- 6-20.1 General Notes for All 2010 Epa & 2013 Epa Engines148
- 6-20.2 Exhaust Diffusers148
- Driveline149
6-21. Driveshafts149
6-22. Transmission149
- 6-22.1 Transmission Fluid149
- 6-22.2 Transmission Fluid Analysis149
- 6-22.3 External Transmission Coolers150
Transfer Case150
Steering151
- 6-24.1 General Inspection151
- 6-24.2 Tak-4™ Steering151
6-25. Towing Instructions153
- 6-25.2 Front Towing153
- 6-25.3 Rear Towing154
- 6-25.7 Tire Lift Method157
6-26. Welding Instructions160
- 6-26.2 before Welding160
- 6-26.4 after Welding162
6-27. Tires163
- 6-27.4 Tire Inflation164
- 6-27.5 Matching166
- 6-27.7 Tire Rotation167
- 6-27.8 Balancing167
- Torque169
- 6-28.4 Stud Piloted Wheel Installation (Optional)169
- 6-28.5 Cast Spoke Wheels (Optional)171
- 6-28.6 Aluminum Rear Disc Wheels with Flange Nuts (Hub Piloted)172
- 6-28.7 Rim and Wheel Inspection172
- Scheduled Inspections173
Chapter 7 . Lubrication and Maintenance Intervals173
Introduction173
- 7-1.1 Initial Inspection Upon Delivery173
- 7-1.2 Daily Inspections174
- 7-1.3 Weekly Inspections175
- 7-1.4 Monthly Inspections176
- 7-1.5 Semi-Annual Inspections177
- 7-1.6 Annual Inspections178
- 3-5 Year Inspections178
- Vendor Component Inspections179
Appendix A. Mobile Radio Installation Guide185
Appendix B. Exterior Care of Your Vehicle185
Exterior Care of Your Vehicle185
- B-1.1 FINISHED SURFACES of the VEHICLE185
Washing the Vehicle186
- B-2.1 PROPER WASHING EQUIPMENT and METHODS186
- B-2.2 GENERAL WASHING INSTRUCTIONS187
- B-2.3 Tar, Rust or Other Containment Removal187
- B-2.4 CHROME CLEANING188
- B-2.5 ABS PLASTIC and CLEAR LEXAN COMPONENT CARE188
- B-2.6 UNDERCARRIAGE CLEANING and PROTECTION188
Protecting the Finished Surface189
- B-3.1 WAXING the VEHICLE189
- B-3.2 PREVENTING DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION189
Finish Touch-Up and Repair190
- B-4.1 GOLDSTAR STRIPING REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS190
- B-4.2 Gold Leaf Re-Coating Instructions190
- B-4.3 Paint Touch-Up190
- B-4.4 PROFESSIONAL SURFACE RESTORATION190

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Brand	Pierce
Model	Saber
Category	Trucks
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