Pierce Saber 2018 User manual

© 2018 Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Part No. PM-C-OM014-SEN-0718
Operator’s Manual
Saber®/Enforcer™

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CHAPTER 1. FOREWORD
To the Owner and Operator
1-1 WHO SHOULD USE, SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN THIS VEHICLE .......................................................................... 1-1
1-2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION .............................................................................................................................. 1-3
1-3 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1-5 PROFESSIONAL, TRAINING, AND STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS ....................................................................... 1-5
CHAPTER 2. SAFETY
Safety and Responsibility
2-1 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-1.1 WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS ............................................................................................. 2-1
2-1.2 GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 2-2
2-1.3 SAFETY WARNING LABELS ............................................................................................................... 2-2
2-2 BACKING THE VEHICLE ................................................................................................................................. 2-7
2-3 VEHICLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................... 2-7
2-4 ELECTROCUTION HAZARD FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES ........................................................................... 2-8
2-5 HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID .............................................................................................................. 2-9
2-6 TANKER (MOBILE WATER SUPPLY) TRUCK CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................... 2-9
2-6.1 DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD ................................................................................................................ 2-9
2-6.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION .......................................................................................... 2-10
2-7 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT ..................................................................................................................................... 2-11
2-8 SAFETY DEFECT REPORTING ...................................................................................................................... 2-11
CHAPTER 3. BEFORE PLACING VEHICLE IN SERVICE
Axles, Tires, and Brakes
3-1 AXLE WEIGHTS AND AXLE CAPACITY ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3-2 TIRE PRESSURE ........................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 BRAKE BALANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3-4 BRAKE BURNISHING ..................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3-4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 3-5
3-4.2 PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................................... 3-5

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Equipment, Accessories, and Adjustments
3-5 CARWELL REMOVAL ..................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3-6 CUSTOMER-INSTALLED EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................... 3-7
3-6.1 MODIFICATION ................................................................................................................................. 3-7
3-6.2 DRILLING HOLES OR WELDING ......................................................................................................... 3-8
3-6.3 DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION ....................................................................................................... 3-8
3-7 RADIO EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 3-8
3-7.1 CAB EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................. 3-8
3-7.2 CAB INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 3-9
3-7.3 AIR PRESSURE OPERATED EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................... 3-10
3-8 EQUIPMENT AND CARGO LOADING .............................................................................................................. 3-10
3-9 FRONT SPRING/SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................. 3-11
3-9.1 TAK-4™ INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION ................................................................................. 3-11
3-9.2 LEAF SPRING SUSPENSION ............................................................................................................ 3-11
3-10 REAR SPRING/SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................... 3-12
3-10.1 TAK-4™ INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION ................................................................................... 3-12
3-11 SUSPENSION .............................................................................................................................................. 3-12
3-11.1 SPRING SUSPENSIONS (SPRING U-BOLTS) ..................................................................................... 3-12
3-11.2 AIR AND RUBBER SUSPENSIONS .................................................................................................... 3-12
CHAPTER 4. GENERAL
Safe Vehicle Entry and Exit
4-1 VEHICLE ACCESS ......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-1.1 AUTOMATIC STEPS .......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-1.2 SERVICE AREAS .............................................................................................................................. 4-1
4-1.3 HIGH LOCATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 4-1
4-1.4 NO-STEP SURFACES ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
4-1.5 DO NOT OCCUPY WITH VEHICLE IN MOTION .................................................................................... 4-2
4-2 KEYLESS ENTRY (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
4-2.1 TO UNLOCK OFFICER’S DOOR ......................................................................................................... 4-2
4-2.2 TO UNLOCK ALL DOORS .................................................................................................................. 4-2
4-2.3 LOCKING THE DOORS WITH KEYPAD ................................................................................................. 4-3
4-2.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 4-3
Seats, Seat Belts, and Safety Restraints
4-3 SAFETY RESTRAINTS AND DEVICES ............................................................................................................... 4-4
4-3.1 SEAT BELTS .................................................................................................................................... 4-4
4-3.2 SEAT BELT MONITORING SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 4-5
4-3.3 SIDE ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................. 4-5
4-3.4 FRONTAL IMPACT PROTECTION (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................... 4-10
4-3.5 CUSTOM CAB SEAT MOUNTING ...................................................................................................... 4-11
4-3.6 SCBA BRACKETS MOUNTED IN SEAT BACKS ................................................................................. 4-11

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4-3.7 SEAT ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................................... 4-12
4-3.8 ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................................... 4-12
Controls, Indicators, and Features
4-4 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) .................................................................................. 4-13
4-4.1 DEFROSTER ................................................................................................................................. 4-13
4-4.2 HEATER ....................................................................................................................................... 4-13
4-4.3 AIR CONDITIONING ....................................................................................................................... 4-13
4-5 HOSE AND HOSE REELS ............................................................................................................................ 4-14
4-6 INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS & INDICATORS .......................................................................................... 4-14
4-6.1 TYPICAL SABER® 2014/ENFORCER™ INSTRUMENT PANEL ............................................................ 4-15
4-7 WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 4-17
4-8 VEHICLE DATA RECORDER (VDR) ............................................................................................................. 4-18
4-9 COMMAND ZONE III .................................................................................................................................... 4-19
CHAPTER 5. OPERATION
Pre-Trip Inspections
5-1 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5-1.1 REASONS FOR DAILY INSPECTION ................................................................................................... 5-1
5-1.2 BEGINNING THE INSPECTION ........................................................................................................... 5-1
5-1.3 THINGS TO LOOK FOR DURING INSPECTIONS .................................................................................. 5-2
5-1.4 INTERIOR INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................... 5-4
5-1.5 EXTERIOR INSPECTION ................................................................................................................... 5-5
5-1.6 BRAKE TESTING ............................................................................................................................. 5-8
General Operation
5-2 CAB OCCUPANT CAPACITY ........................................................................................................................ 5-10
5-3 COMPARTMENT DOORS .............................................................................................................................. 5-10
5-4 CAB TILT OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 5-11
5-4.1 CAB LIFT SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 5-12
5-4.2 MANUAL PUMP OPERATION (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................ 5-12
5-5 ELECTRICAL .............................................................................................................................................. 5-13
5-5.1 ALTERNATOR ............................................................................................................................... 5-13
5-5.2 AMMETER (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................................................. 5-13
5-5.3 BATTERY ...................................................................................................................................... 5-14
5-5.4 BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................. 5-14
5-5.5 BATTERY SWITCH ......................................................................................................................... 5-15
5-5.6 VOLTMETER ................................................................................................................................. 5-15
5-5.7 CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES .................................................................................................... 5-15
5-5.8 HOURMETER ................................................................................................................................ 5-15
5-5.9 PYROMETER (OPTIONAL) .............................................................................................................. 5-15
5-5.10 SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER ................................................................................................... 5-15
5-5.11 LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT .......................................................................................................... 5-15

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5-5.12 TACHOMETER ................................................................................................................................ 5-16
5-5.13 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ................................................................................................................... 5-16
5-5.14 WARNING LIGHTS .......................................................................................................................... 5-16
5-5.15 HAZARD FLASHERS ....................................................................................................................... 5-16
5-5.16 STARTER AND IGNITION SWITCHES ................................................................................................. 5-16
5-5.17 RADIO INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 5-17
5-6 FIRE SCENE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................. 5-17
5-6.1 HIGH HEAT SOURCES .................................................................................................................... 5-17
5-6.2 FLYING EMBERS ............................................................................................................................ 5-17
5-7 MIRRORS .................................................................................................................................................... 5-17
5-8 PUMP ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-18
5-9 WATER FORDING CAPABILITY ..................................................................................................................... 5-18
5-9.1 GENERAL FORDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 5-18
5-9.2 FORDING WATER WITH COMMAND ZONE™ VEHICLES ..................................................................... 5-19
5-10 WINCH OPERATION ..................................................................................................................................... 5-20
Engine Exhaust After Treatment Systems
5-11 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 5-21
5-11.1 EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT AND FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................ 5-21
5-12 CUMMINS AND FORD REGENERATION .......................................................................................................... 5-22
5-12.1 AFTER TREATMENT DEVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS - CUMMINS AND FORD ENGINES .............................. 5-22
CUMMINS AND FORD ENGINE INSTRUMENT ATD PANEL LIGHTS (TABLE 5-1) ................................... 5-22
5-12.2 PASSIVE REGENERATION ............................................................................................................... 5-23
5-12.3 ACTIVE REGENERATION ................................................................................................................. 5-23
5-12.4 PARKED REGENERATION ............................................................................................................... 5-24
FORD PARKED REGENERATION ENGINE SPEEDS (TABLE 5-2) ......................................................... 5-24
CUMMINS PARKED REGENERATION ENGINE SPEEDS (TABLE 5-3) ................................................... 5-24
PERFORMING A PARKED REGENERATION (CUMMINS OR FORD) (TABLE 5-4) ................................... 5-25
5-12.5 REGENERATION INHIBIT ................................................................................................................. 5-26
5-12.6 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 5-26
5-13 DETROIT DIESEL ATD REGENERATION ........................................................................................................ 5-27
5-13.1 AFTER TREATMENT DEVICE INDICATOR LIGHTS - DETROIT DIESEL .................................................. 5-27
DETROIT DIESEL ATD INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS (TABLE 5-5) ..................................................... 5-27
5-13.2 PASSIVE REGENERATION ............................................................................................................... 5-28
5-13.3 ACTIVE REGENERATION ................................................................................................................. 5-28
5-13.4 PARKED REGENERATION ............................................................................................................... 5-29
PERFORMING A PARKED REGENERATION (DETROIT) (TABLE 5-6) ................................................... 5-30
5-13.5 REGENERATION INHIBIT ................................................................................................................. 5-31
5-13.6 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 5-31
5-14 SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) AND DEF OPERATION ................................................................ 5-32
CUMMINS AND DETROIT DEF FLUID INDICATOR LAMPS AND WARNINGS (TABLE 5-7) ....................... 5-32
FORD DEF FLUID INDICATOR LAMPS AND WARNINGS (TABLE 5-8) .................................................. 5-33

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Operating the Engine
5-15 STARTING THE ENGINE .............................................................................................................................. 5-34
5-16 RUNNING THE ENGINE ................................................................................................................................ 5-35
5-16.1 EXCESSIVE IDLING ........................................................................................................................ 5-35
5-16.2 ENGINE-SPECIFIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 5-35
5-17 STOPPING THE ENGINE .............................................................................................................................. 5-36
5-18 EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN (OPTIONAL) ......................................................................................................... 5-36
5-19 COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 5-37
5-19.1 FAN CLUTCH ................................................................................................................................ 5-38
5-20 STARTING ENGINE USING POWER FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE ....................................................................... 5-38
5-21 OPERATION OF ENGINE IN FUEL RICH ATMOSPHERE ................................................................................... 5-39
5-22 AIR RESTRICTION INDICATOR ..................................................................................................................... 5-39
5-23 FLUID REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 5-40
5-23.1 DIESEL FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................... 5-40
5-23.2 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 5-40
5-23.3 DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) - 2010 EPA ENGINES AND BEYOND ............................................... 5-41
5-24 HAND THROTTLE ....................................................................................................................................... 5-42
5-25 COLD WEATHER OPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 5-42
5-25.1 COLD WEATHER PUMPER OPERATION .......................................................................................... 5-42
Driving the Vehicle
5-26 TRANSMISSION .......................................................................................................................................... 5-44
5-26.1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................................................................................................... 5-44
5-26.2 TRANSMISSION OPERATING TEMPERATURE ................................................................................... 5-44
5-26.3 NEUTRAL TO DRIVE SHIFT GROWL - ALLISON MD TRANSMISSION .................................................. 5-44
5-26.4 4X4 TRANSFER CASE (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) .................................................................................... 5-45
5-26.5 4X4 (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) AND TWO-SPEED AXLE COMBINATION ..................................................... 5-45
5-26.6 POWER TAKE-OFF CONTROL ........................................................................................................ 5-45
5-27 AXLES ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-46
5-27.1 NO SPIN DIFFERENTIAL (OPTIONAL) .............................................................................................. 5-46
5-27.2 MERITOR DRIVER CONTROLLED DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (DCDL) (OPTIONAL) ..................................... 5-47
5-27.3 DANA DRIVE AXLE WHEEL DIFFERENTIAL LOCK (OPTIONAL) .......................................................... 5-47
5-27.4 INTER AXLE DIFFERENTIAL (IAD) LOCK (TANDEM AXLES) .............................................................. 5-47
5-27.5 OSHKOSH® TAK-4® REAR AXLES ................................................................................................ 5-48
5-27.6 TWO-SPEED REAR AXLE .............................................................................................................. 5-49
5-28 BRAKES .................................................................................................................................................... 5-50
5-28.1 DOWNHILL OPERATION OR HEAVY BRAKING .................................................................................. 5-50
5-28.2 AIR PRESSURE GAUGE, INDICATOR LIGHT, AND AUDIBLE ALARM .................................................... 5-50
5-28.3 ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) .............................................................................................. 5-50
5-28.4 TRACTION CONTROL (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................................. 5-51
ATC LIGHT OPERATION - 4X4 CHASSIS WITH ESC (TABLE 5-9) ..................................................... 5-51
5-28.5 PARKING BRAKES ......................................................................................................................... 5-51
5-28.6 MANUAL PARKING BRAKE RELEASE (CAGING BRAKES) .................................................................. 5-52

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5-28.7 EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASE (OPTIONAL) ...................................................................... 5-52
5-28.8 AUXILIARY FRONT WHEEL LOCK (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................. 5-53
5-28.9 AIR RESERVOIR MOISTURE DRAINING ............................................................................................ 5-53
5-28.10 AIR DRYER ................................................................................................................................... 5-53
5-28.11 GRADE HOLDING AND BRAKE BURNISHING ..................................................................................... 5-53
5-29 AUXILIARY BRAKING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 5-54
5-29.1 COMPRESSION BRAKE ................................................................................................................... 5-54
5-29.2 EXHAUST BRAKE ........................................................................................................................... 5-54
5-29.3 ELECTROMAGNETIC RETARDER ...................................................................................................... 5-54
5-29.4 HYDRAULIC RETARDER .................................................................................................................. 5-55
5-30 STABILITY CONTROL (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................ 5-56
5-30.1 SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 5-56
5-30.2 ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) .................................................................................................. 5-56
5-30.3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ....................................................................................... 5-57
5-31 STEERING ................................................................................................................................................... 5-58
5-31.1 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................. 5-58
5-32 TIRE CHAINS .............................................................................................................................................. 5-58
5-32.1 CHAIN CLEARANCE ........................................................................................................................ 5-58
ALL WHEEL STEER® TIRE CHAIN AVAILABILITY (TABLE 5-10) ......................................................... 5-58
5-32.2 AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAINS .............................................................................................................. 5-58
5-33 TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 5-59
5-33.1 TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT (STANDARD) .................................................................................. 5-59
5-33.2 TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................... 5-59
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE
Cab
6-1 CAB TILT SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................ 6-1
6-1.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 6-1
CAB LIFT CYLINDER FLUID CHART (TABLE 6-1) ................................................................................ 6-1
6-2 DOORS AND WINDOWS ................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6-2.1 LATCHES AND WINDOW REGULATORS .............................................................................................. 6-1
6-2.2 EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES .............................................................................................................. 6-1
6-2.3 DOOR STRIKERS ............................................................................................................................. 6-1
6-2.4 HINGES ........................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6-2.5 WEATHERSTRIP ............................................................................................................................... 6-2
6-3 WIPER BLADES ............................................................................................................................................ 6-2
6-4 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) ..................................................................................... 6-2
6-4.1 HEATER SHUT-OFF (OPTIONAL) ....................................................................................................... 6-2
6-4.2 AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................ 6-3
6-5 SAFETY RESTRAINTS AND DEVICES ............................................................................................................... 6-5
6-5.1 SEAT BELTS .................................................................................................................................... 6-5
6-5.2 SIDE ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) .................................................................................. 6-6

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Chassis
6-6 AERIAL DEVICE BOOM SUPPORT .................................................................................................................. 6-7
6-7 AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................. 6-7
6-7.1 RESERVOIR .................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-7.2 INSPECTION .................................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-7.3 CONDITION OF LUBE POINTS ........................................................................................................... 6-7
6-8 FASTENERS ................................................................................................................................................. 6-7
6-8.1 INTERIOR FASTENERS ..................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-8.2 FRAME FASTENERS ........................................................................................................................ 6-8
GRADE 8 COURSE THREAD FASTENER TORQUE CHART (TABLE 6-2) ............................................... 6-8
GRADE 8 FINE THREAD FASTENER TORQUE CHART (TABLE 6-3) ..................................................... 6-8
6-8.3 BUMPER EXTENSION CARRIAGE BOLTS ........................................................................................... 6-8
6-8.4 OTHER FASTENERS ........................................................................................................................ 6-8
Axles, Brakes and Suspension
6-9 AXLES ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-9
6-9.1 FRONT AXLE – NON-DRIVING ......................................................................................................... 6-9
6-9.2 FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................................................ 6-9
6-9.3 FRONT AXLE – TAK-4™ SUSPENSION ............................................................................................ 6-9
6-9.4 REAR AXLE .................................................................................................................................... 6-9
6-9.5 REAR AXLE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................................................ 6-10
6-9.6 REAR AXLE – TAK-4™ SUSPENSION ............................................................................................ 6-10
6-10 BRAKES .................................................................................................................................................... 6-10
6-10.1 BRAKES – GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 6-10
6-10.2 BRAKES – TAK-4™ SUSPENSION ................................................................................................. 6-11
6-10.3 AIR DRYER .................................................................................................................................. 6-11
6-11 REAR SUSPENSION .................................................................................................................................... 6-11
6-12 SPRING SUSPENSION (FRONT AND REAR) .................................................................................................. 6-11
6-12.1 SPRINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 6-11
U-BOLT FASTENER TORQUE CHART (TABLE 6-4) .......................................................................... 6-12
6-12.2 SUSPENSION SHACKLES ............................................................................................................... 6-12
CLAMP BOLT TORQUE CHART (TABLE 6-5) .................................................................................... 6-12
6-12.3 SPRING PINS ................................................................................................................................ 6-12
6-13 TAK-4™ SUSPENSION .............................................................................................................................. 6-13
6-13.1 FRONT TAK-4™ SUSPENSION ...................................................................................................... 6-13
6-13.2 REAR TAK-4™ SUSPENSION ........................................................................................................ 6-13
Electrical
6-14 COMMAND ZONE™ SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... 6-14
6-14.1 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................... 6-14
6-14.2 MULTIPLEX SYSTEM PRINCIPALS OF OPERATION ........................................................................... 6-15
6-14.3 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS .............................................................................................................. 6-15
6-15 ELECTRICAL, DC ....................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6-15.1 ALTERNATOR ............................................................................................................................... 6-17

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6-15.2 BATTERIES .................................................................................................................................... 6-17
6-15.3 WIRE HARNESSES AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS ........................................................................ 6-17
6-16 ELECTRICAL, AC ........................................................................................................................................ 6-17
6-16.1 ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) SYSTEM (120V-240V) INTRODUCTION .............................................. 6-17
6-16.2 AUXILIARY POWER UNITS (APUS) .................................................................................................. 6-18
6-16.3 SHORE POWER ............................................................................................................................. 6-18
6-16.4 INVERTERS .................................................................................................................................... 6-18
6-16.5 BEFORE SERVICING HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT ............................................................................ 6-19
Engine, Cooling, Fuel and Exhaust
6-17 ENGINE ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-20
6-17.1 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................... 6-20
6-17.2 AIR INTAKE AND CHARGE AIR COOLER HOSE CLAMPS ................................................................... 6-20
6-17.3 FAN AND ACCESSORY BELTS ......................................................................................................... 6-20
6-17.4 ENGINE SERVICE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................... 6-21
6-17.5 ENGINE MOUNT ISOLATORS ........................................................................................................... 6-21
6-17.6 ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE - DETROIT ................................................................................... 6-21
6-17.7 ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE - CUMMINS .................................................................................. 6-21
6-17.8 ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE - FORD ........................................................................................ 6-21
6-18 COOLING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 6-21
6-18.1 GENERAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE .............................................................................................. 6-22
6-18.2 HOSES .......................................................................................................................................... 6-22
6-18.3 HOSE CLAMPS .............................................................................................................................. 6-22
6-18.4 WATER PUMP ............................................................................................................................... 6-22
6-18.5 THERMOSTATS .............................................................................................................................. 6-22
6-18.6 COOLANT ...................................................................................................................................... 6-23
6-18.7 ANTIFREEZE TYPE ......................................................................................................................... 6-23
6-18.8 COOLANT FILL PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 6-24
6-19 FUEL SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................. 6-25
6-19.1 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 6-25
6-19.2 FUEL FILTERS ............................................................................................................................... 6-25
6-20 EXHAUST SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 6-25
6-20.1 GENERAL NOTES FOR ALL 2010 EPA & 2013 EPA ENGINES ......................................................... 6-26
6-20.2 EXHAUST DIFFUSERS .................................................................................................................... 6-26
Driveline
6-21 DRIVESHAFTS ............................................................................................................................................. 6-27
6-22 TRANSMISSION ........................................................................................................................................... 6-27
6-22.1 TRANSMISSION FLUID .................................................................................................................... 6-27
6-22.2 TRANSMISSION FLUID ANALYSIS ..................................................................................................... 6-27
6-22.3 EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLERS .............................................................................................. 6-28

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6-23 TRANSFER CASE (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) ....................................................................................................... 6-28
Steering
6-24 STEERING .................................................................................................................................................. 6-29
6-24.1 GENERAL INSPECTION .................................................................................................................. 6-29
6-24.2 TAK-4™ STEERING ..................................................................................................................... 6-29
6-24.3 STEERING RESERVOIR .................................................................................................................. 6-29
6-24.4 STEERING SYSTEM FASTENER TORQUE ........................................................................................ 6-30
STEERING SYSTEM FASTENER TORQUE CHART - EXCEPT TAK-4™ (TABLE 6-6) ............................ 6-30
STEERING SYSTEM FASTENER TORQUE CHART - TAK-4™* (TABLE 6-7) ....................................... 6-30
Towing
6-25 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 6-31
6-25.1 PREPARATION FOR TOWING .......................................................................................................... 6-31
6-25.2 FRONT TOWING ............................................................................................................................ 6-31
6-25.3 REAR TOWING .............................................................................................................................. 6-32
6-25.4 TOW HOOKS AND TOW EYES ........................................................................................................ 6-32
6-25.5 TAK-4™ FRONT SUSPENSION TOWING ......................................................................................... 6-33
6-25.6 TAK-4® T3 REAR STEERING AXLE TOWING ................................................................................. 6-33
6-25.7 TIRE LIFT METHOD (PREFERRED) ................................................................................................. 6-35
6-25.8 LIFT AND TOW USING FRAME FORKS ............................................................................................. 6-36
Welding
6-26 WELDING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................ 6-38
6-26.1 WELDING ON FRAMES .................................................................................................................. 6-38
6-26.2 BEFORE WELDING ........................................................................................................................ 6-38
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS DISCONNECT TABLE (BEFORE WELDING) (TABLE 6-8) ......................... 6-39
6-26.3 BATTERY SYSTEM PROTECTION .................................................................................................... 6-40
6-26.4 AFTER WELDING .......................................................................................................................... 6-40
Wheels and Tires
6-27 TIRES ........................................................................................................................................................ 6-41
6-27.1 FIRE SERVICE RATED TIRES ......................................................................................................... 6-41
6-27.2 FIRE SERVICE RATINGS ................................................................................................................ 6-41
6-27.3 FIRE SERVICE RATING RULES ....................................................................................................... 6-41
6-27.4 TIRE INFLATION ............................................................................................................................ 6-42
TIRE DATA CHART (TABLE 6-9) ..................................................................................................... 6-43
6-27.5 MATCHING ................................................................................................................................... 6-44
6-27.6 TIRE WEAR INSPECTION ............................................................................................................... 6-44
6-27.7 TIRE ROTATION ............................................................................................................................ 6-45
6-27.8 BALANCING .................................................................................................................................. 6-45
6-27.9 TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT SENSORS ..................................................................................... 6-45
6-27.10 EMISSIONS RELATED TIRE WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 6-45
6-27.11 TIRE REPLACEMENT INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 6-45
6-28 WHEELS .................................................................................................................................................... 6-46
6-28.1 BEARINGS .................................................................................................................................... 6-46
6-28.2 WHEEL INSTALLATION – GENERAL ................................................................................................ 6-46
6-28.3 HUB PILOTED WHEEL INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 6-46

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WHEEL NUT TORQUE CHART (TABLE 6-10) .................................................................................... 6-47
6-28.4 STUD PILOTED WHEEL INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................... 6-47
WHEEL NUT TORQUE CHART (TABLE 6-11) .................................................................................... 6-48
6-28.5 CAST SPOKE WHEELS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................ 6-49
6-28.6 ALUMINUM REAR DISC WHEELS WITH FLANGE NUTS (HUB PILOTED) .............................................. 6-50
6-28.7 RIM AND WHEEL INSPECTION ......................................................................................................... 6-50
CHAPTER 7. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Scheduled Inspections
7-1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
7-1.1 INITIAL INSPECTION UPON DELIVERY ................................................................................................ 7-1
7-1.2 DAILY INSPECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 7-2
7-1.3 WEEKLY INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7-3
7-1.4 MONTHLY INSPECTIONS ................................................................................................................... 7-4
7-1.5 SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 7-5
7-1.6 ANNUAL INSPECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7-6
7-1.7 3-5 YEAR INSPECTIONS ................................................................................................................... 7-6
7-1.8 VENDOR COMPONENT INSPECTIONS ................................................................................................. 7-7
APPENDIX A. MOBILE RADIO INSTALLATION GUIDE ................................................. A-1
APPENDIX B. EXTERIOR CARE OF YOUR VEHICLE .................................................... B-1
b-1 EXTERIOR CARE OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................................................................................................. b-1
b-1.1 FINISHED SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE .............................................................................................. b-1
b-2 WASHING THE VEHICLE ................................................................................................................................ b-2
b-2.1 PROPER WASHING EQUIPMENT AND METHODS ................................................................................. b-2
b-2.2 GENERAL WASHING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. b-3
b-2.3 TAR, RUST OR OTHER CONTAINMENT REMOVAL ............................................................................... b-3
b-2.4 CHROME CLEANING ......................................................................................................................... b-4
b-2.5 ABS PLASTIC AND CLEAR LEXAN COMPONENT CARE ..................................................................... b-4
b-2.6 UNDERCARRIAGE CLEANING AND PROTECTION ................................................................................. b-4
b-3 PROTECTING THE FINISHED SURFACE .......................................................................................................... b-5
b-3.1 WAXING THE VEHICLE ..................................................................................................................... b-5
b-3.2 PREVENTING DISSIMILAR METAL CORROSION ................................................................................... b-5
b-4 FINISH TOUCH-UP AND REPAIR .................................................................................................................... b-6
b-4.1 GOLDSTAR STRIPING REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................... b-6
b-4.2 GOLD LEAF RE-COATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................... b-6
b-4.3 PAINT TOUCH-UP ............................................................................................................................ b-6
b-4.4 PROFESSIONAL SURFACE RESTORATION .......................................................................................... b-6

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Chapter 1 FOREWORD
To the Owner and Operator
1-1. Who Should Use, Service, and Maintain This Vehicle
Some risks are associated with heavy vehicles due to the nature of their use. Personnel working in, on, or near these
vehicles may be exposed to hazards that they cannot be fully protected from. Use intelligence, care, and common
sense when working in, on, or around the vehicle.
Owners of this equipment must employ personnel who are physically and mentally competent, careful, and trained
in the safe operation of this equipment.
The manual reviews basic principles of operation, highlights common safety concerns and procedures, and gives
recommendations for using and maintaining the equipment.
This manual assumes that you:
• Have already been fully trained to operate the vehicle and equipment. Only trained personnel should operate
this vehicle or perform maintenance.
• Have demonstrated the effectiveness of your training and the extent of your knowledge.
BEFORE operating this vehicle and equipment, you, the operator or maintainer, must read, understand, and follow
the instructions found in this operator and maintenance manual and the operator and maintenance manuals from
the manufacturers of major components used on this vehicle or equipment.
Operating, servicing and maintaining this vehicle or equipment can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure:
• Avoid breathing exhaust
• Do not idle the engine except as necessary
• Service your vehicle or equipment in a well-ventilated area
• Wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Only trained personnel should operate this equipment.
Do not operate or service until you have read and understood the operation and service manual
supplied with this equipment.
Manuals can be obtained from manufacturer's website or by contacting customer service.
Operating this equipment without knowledge or training may lead to injury or death for you or others.

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Use proper tools, service equipment, and appropriate safety precautions to prevent personal injury and/ or
equipment damage.
If you are uncertain about the safe operation of any aspect of this vehicle or equipment, stop immediately and seek
further training.
You are the only person who knows what you don't know. You must speak up about the things you don't know, so
you can learn about them before someone is injured or killed because of your lack of knowledge.
You are responsible for learning how to operate this vehicle and equipment under all conditions without having to
pause to read this manual.

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1-2. Vehicle Identification
Figure 1-1: FMVSS Information Decal
1099, POM0809
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the upper right hand corner of the yellow Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) information decal found in the driver’s side of the cab.

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1-3. Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction with your Pierce apparatus is important to your dealer and Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Normally, any
question or concern you may have with your apparatus can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your
dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools, and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue
that may arise. Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has empowered dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they
are eager to resolve your issues to your complete satisfaction. Should you encounter an issue with your Pierce
apparatus that requires service, take the following steps:
Step 1.) Contact your authorized Pierce selling or servicing dealer. They will make the necessary arrangements to
order the necessary parts and make the required repairs.
Step 2.) If they are not able to repair the problem to your satisfaction, discuss your concern with a member of dealer
management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with
the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
Step 3.) If, after contacting a member of the dealership management, it appears your question or concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, you may contact Pierce Manufacturing Inc. at 888-Y-PIERCE (888-
974-3723).
1-4. Responsibility
Study carefully this manual and the manuals for major components such as engine, transmission, and other allied
equipment. Make sure that all operators and other users also completely understand their contents.
The warnings, cautions, and procedures listed in these manuals must be part of the vehicle’s safety program.
As the operator of this vehicle and equipment, you are responsible for:
• Understanding the function of each component of the vehicle.
• Understanding how to adjust each control to obtain the results you want.
• Maintaining control of the vehicle at all times.
• Remaining proficient in the use of the vehicle, so at a scene you can operate and make successful changes in
the operation quickly, without having to read the operator's instructions or safety warning labels.
Practicing proper manual override and emergency shutdown procedures, so you can respond immediately in an
emergency or during the failure of a component. Remember stress is high. Your failure to practice increases the
odds you will forget or do it wrong in the heat of the moment.

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1-5. Professional, Training, and Standards Organizations
To keep up-to-date on knowledge and new standards that affect all facets of fire fighting, make sure that you check
these organizations' catalogues and websites each month:
National Fire Protection Association (for standards and requirements)
One Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
617-770-3000
www.nfpa.org
Make sure you read the latest editions.
Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
Customer Service
2600 American Drive
P.O. Box 2017
Appleton, WI, 54913
888-Y-PIERCE (888-974-3723)
www.piercemfg.com and www.pierceparts.com
International Fire Service Training Association (for textbooks and other training material)
Fire Protection Publications
Oklahoma State University
930 North Willis
Stillwater, OK 74079-8045
800-654-4055
www.ifsta.org

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Chapter 2 SAFETY
Safety and Responsibility
2-1. Warnings and Cautions
2-1.1 Warning and Caution Statements
Throughout this manual you will find warnings and cautions:
The warnings, cautions, and procedures listed in these manuals must be incorporated into the safety program of the
fire department to which the vehicle is assigned.
DANGER signals an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING signals a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION with the safety triangle signals a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, might
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety triangle symbol signals a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, might result in property damage.

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2-1.2 General Warnings and Cautions
2-1.3 Safety Warning Labels
This section is a summary listing of the most common safety labels placed on the vehicle to warn of potentially
hazardous situations. Read and understand all labels before operating the vehicle. Practice all the time to avoid the
hazard, so you develop a habit to avoid the hazard. Any lost or damaged labels must be replaced immediately.
Figure 2-1: Warning and Caution Labels
Fire helmets shall not be worn by persons riding in enclosed driving and crew areas. Fire helmets are
not designed for crash protection and they will interfere with the protection provided by head rests.
The use of seat belts is essential to protecting fire fighters during driving. Failure to comply may result
in serious injury or death to personnel.
Use extreme caution when walking or standing on vehicle.
Areas for walking and/or standing that are located higher than 48 in. above the ground and unguarded
by a railing or structure are designated by a safety line along the outside perimeter of the allowable
standing/walking surface.
Use extra caution in wet, icy, snowy, or muddy conditions.
Failure to comply may result in slipping or falling - causing injury or death.
Care must always be taken when climbing on and off the vehicle. Always face the vehicle, use steps
and grab handles, and maintain three points of contact with the vehicle (two feet/one hand or two
hands/one foot). Keep steps, grab handles, and walkways clean. Be extra careful in wet, icy, snowy, or
muddy conditions. Failure to comply may result in slipping or falling - causing injury or death.
Fire apparatus are often equipped with Power Take-Off (PTO) operated accessories. Never operate the
engine with personnel in the vicinity of any driveshaft as they may engage without warning. Hands,
clothes, hair, etc., can get caught on spinning shafts and U-joints. Failure to heed this warning may lead
to personal injury or death.
Internal combustion engines give off hazardous fumes and gases while running. Do not operate the
engine in an area where exhaust gases can accumulate, or serious injury or death may occur.
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