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B. AFTER dropping a load at a Service Center or other
designated facility but BEFORE receiving the next
dispatch.
C. AFTER performing a repower, but BEFORE receiving
the new load information.
D. In a layover situation where the truck has been idling for
a period of 12-24 hours.
E. AFTER a load cancelled.
Fuel Requirements for EPA Compliant Engines

All engines manufactured after January 1, 2007 must meet EPA
requirements for exhaust emissions. Your tractor should have information
listed on or near the instrument cluster and on or near the fuel tank cap
indicating the type of fuel required if your tractor is equipped with a
2007 compliant engine. The labels should read “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel”
which has the 15 ppm (part per million) sulfur requirement to meet the
new emissions. Some fuel stop pumps list only the ppm content, so
be certain you introduce only 15 ppm fuel into these engines. Anyone
who knowingly introduces the older 500 ppm (or higher) fuel into a
2007 compliant engine can be subject to criminal penalties. If there is
any question concerning the emissions level and fuel requirement of
your engine, contact the Maintenance Department or Fleet Services
before adding fuel. The fuel department should also be able to assist
you in finding Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel when required. Please refer to
the operator’s manual and to any in-cab labels with instructions on the
operation of these engines, as there are some new driver interactions
required.
Cold Weather Operation

Guidelines for Cold Weather (15 DEGREES OR BELOW)
In cold weather, you are to keep the idle time as low as possible,
while making sure the tractor will start and not freeze up. When the
temperature drops to 15 degrees or below, the engine must be restarted
within 3 hours after it was shut down and warmed back up to make sure
that it will restart.
It is important to warm up the engine before moving. Always let the
engine idle until the temperature needle starts to move, then proceed at
low rpm until the needle reaches operating temperature.

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