Sterling Trucks 360 2006 User manual

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OWNER AND
OWNER AND VEHICLE INFORMATIOVEHICLE INFORMATIONN
OWNER NAME:OWNER NAME:
USER/COMPANY NAME:USER/COMPANY NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:MAILING ADDRESS:
CCIITTYY, , SSTTAATTEE::ZZIIPP::
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
DADATE OF TE OF DELIVERY (WARRANTY DELIVERY (WARRANTY STARSTART DATE):T DATE):/ / //
MO. MO. DAY DAY YR.YR.
SELLING DEALER IMPRINT HERESELLING DEALER IMPRINT HERE
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Foreword
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing a Sterling 360Thank you for purchasing a Sterling 360TMTMvehicle.vehicle.
This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its compo-This manual provides information needed to operate and understand the vehicle and its compo-
nents. Not all of the information contained in this manual applies to every vehicle.nents. Not all of the information contained in this manual applies to every vehicle.
For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times.For your reference, keep this manual in the vehicle at all times.
LubricationLubrication
When performed on a regular basis, lubricating the parts of your vehicle is the least costly way ofWhen performed on a regular basis, lubricating the parts of your vehicle is the least costly way of
obtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation. Added benefits and savings occur when you checkobtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation. Added benefits and savings occur when you check
that the engine, undercarriage, and noise emission control parts are in good working order duringthat the engine, undercarriage, and noise emission control parts are in good working order during
lubrication.lubrication.
This manual explains when you should lubricate parts and what to look for when checking for wearThis manual explains when you should lubricate parts and what to look for when checking for wear
or damage.or damage.
EnvironmentEnvironmental al Concerns and RecommendationsConcerns and Recommendations
Whenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaimWhenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaim
and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regu-and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regu-
lations when disposing of materials.lations when disposing of materials.
NOTICE: Parts Replacement ConsiderationsNOTICE: Parts Replacement Considerations
Do not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steeringDo not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steering
gears) with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use andgears) with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use and
have undetected structural damage.have undetected structural damage.
© 2006 Freightliner LLC© 2006 Freightliner LLC
All rights reserved. All rights reserved. No part of No part of this publication, in this publication, in whole or in whole or in part, may be part, may be translated, reproduced,translated, reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, pho-stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, pho-
tocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Freightliner LLC.tocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Freightliner LLC.
Freightliner LLCFreightliner LLC
Service Systems and Documentation (POC-SSD)Service Systems and Documentation (POC-SSD)
P.O. Box 3849P.O. Box 3849
Portland OR 97208-3849Portland OR 97208-3849
Printed in U.S.A.Printed in U.S.A.
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Symbols and alert
Symbols and alert messagesmessages
Descriptions and specifications in this manual were Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at in effect at the time of printing. the time of printing. Sterling TrucSterling Truck Corpo-k Corpo-
ration reserves the right to discontinue models and ration reserves the right to discontinue models and to change specifications or design at any time to change specifications or design at any time withoutwithout
notice and without incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication pro-notice and without incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication pro-
vide no warranty, expresvide no warranty, expressed or implied, and are sed or implied, and are subject to revisions and editions without notice.subject to revisions and editions without notice.
The following symbols are used throughout this handbook:The following symbols are used throughout this handbook:
: optional equipment: optional equipment
: cross-reference to another page that contains relevant information about the : cross-reference to another page that contains relevant information about the subject.subject.
This manual contains important hazard messages under the following four headings that identify theThis manual contains important hazard messages under the following four headings that identify the
nature and importance of the information:nature and importance of the information:
California Proposition 65 WarningCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning
DANGERDANGER Imminent hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.Imminent hazards that will result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNINGWARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe personalHazards or unsafe practices that could result in severe personal
injury or death.injury or death.
CAUTIONCAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personalHazards or unsafe practices that could result in minor personal
injury injury and/or damage to products and/or damage to products or propertyor property..
NOTE:NOTE: Relevant information that is helpful or informative but not Relevant information that is helpful or informative but not associatedassociated
with any risk or hazard.with any risk or hazard.
DANGERDANGER
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TOTHIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
1.1. About your vehicle . . . . . . . . . About your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11-1
2.2. Warning labels Warning labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-1
3.3. Vehicle access Vehicle access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13-1
4.4. Seat and steering Seat and steering wheel adjustments wheel adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14-1
5.5. Switches and Switches and controls controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15-1
6.6. Instrument cluster Instrument cluster gauges and lights gauges and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16-1
7.7. Starting and driStarting and driving ving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17-1
8. 8. Heating and air conditionHeating and air conditioning ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-1-1
9. 9. Interior equipment and accessoInterior equipment and accessories ries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 99-1-1
10. 10. In cold weather In cold weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100-1-1
11. 11. Pretrip inspection and mPretrip inspection and maintenance aintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111-1-1
12. 12. In an emergency In an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1122-1-1
13. 13. Service data Service data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1133-1-1
14. 14. Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1144-1-1
15. 15. Alphabetical index Alphabetical index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1155-1-1
Each chapter has a table of Each chapter has a table of contents on its first page.contents on its first page.
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Chassis and engine numbers Chassis and engine numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21-2
Power line label Power line label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21-2
Vehicle identification number (VIN) Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31-3
Maintenance Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41-4
Fuel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51-5
Reporting safety defects Reporting safety defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-81-8
Obtaining service Obtaining service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-81-8
1. About your vehicle1. About your vehicle
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1-2 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle
When ordering replacement parts or requestingWhen ordering replacement parts or requesting
repairs, repairs, provide provide the the chassis chassis number number and and engineengine
number .number .
11CChahasssisis s nunumbmberer
The chassis number is located on the left frame rail,The chassis number is located on the left frame rail,
behind the front wheel.behind the front wheel.
22EEnngiginne ne nuummbeberr
The engine number is located on the left-hand sideThe engine number is located on the left-hand side
of the crankcase.of the crankcase.
The The power power line line label label is is located located on on the the passen-passen-
ger’s B-pillar door post. It gives the vehicle model,ger’s B-pillar door post. It gives the vehicle model,
chassis number, and information about the compo-chassis number, and information about the compo-
nents of the powertrain: engine, transmission, andnents of the powertrain: engine, transmission, and
axle.axle.
Chassis and engine numbersChassis and engine numbers
Power line labelPower line label
Z11767aZ11767a
Example: Example: FE84DD FE84DD --
Vehicle modelVehicle model
Chassis numberChassis number
Example: Example: 4M50 4M50 --
Engine numberEngine number
Engine modelEngine model
Z11768Z11768
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The VIN is stamped on a plate that is located justThe VIN is stamped on a plate that is located just
below the kick plate on the driver’s door (see illus-below the kick plate on the driver’s door (see illus-
tration).tration).
The VIN includes 17 coded numbers and letters.The VIN includes 17 coded numbers and letters.
The coding is The coding is given below.given below.
VeVehicle identification hicle identification number (VIN)number (VIN)
Z11959Z11959
CCoouunnttrryyJJ::JJaappaann
MMaakkeeLL::MMiittssuubbiisshhi i FFuussoo
VVeehhiicclle e ttyyppeeSS::SStteerrlliinng g iinnccoommpplleette e vveehhiiccllee
Gross vehicle weight / Brake Gross vehicle weight / Brake systemsystem
A:A: 10,001 to 14,000 lb / Hydraulic10,001 to 14,000 lb / Hydraulic
B:B: 14,14,001 001 to 1to 16,06,000 l00 lb / b / HyHydradrauliulicc
C:C: 16,16,001 001 to 1to 19,59,500 l00 lb / Hb / Hydrydraulaulicic
D:D: 19,19,501 t501 to 26,o 26,000 l000 lb / Air b / Air oveover hyr hydradrauliculic
E:E: 26,26,001 t001 to 33,o 33,000 l000 lb / Air b / Air oveover hyr hydradrauliculic
F:F: 2626,0,001 t01 to 33o 33,0,000 l00 lb / Fb / Full ull aiairr
LLiinneeAA::SStteerrlliinng g 33660 0 CCOOE E 3300
B:B: SSteterlrlining 36g 360 CO0 COE 40E 40/4/455
C:C: SSteterlrlining 3g 360 60 COCOE 5E 500
SSeerriiees s ((wwhheeeel l bbaassee))CC::22..660 0 tto o 22..889 9 mm
DD::2.2.990 t0 to 3o 3.1.19 m9 m
EE::3.3.220 0 to to 3.3.49 49 mm
FF::33..550 t0 to 3o 3..779 m9 m
GG::3.3.80 80 to to 4.4.09 09 mm
HH::4.4.110 t0 to 4o 4.3.39 m9 m
JJ::44..440 0 tto o 44..669 9 mm
KK::4.4.770 0 to to 4.4.99 99 mm
LL::55..000 t0 to 5o 5..229 m9 m
MM::5.5.30 30 to to 5.5.59 59 mm
NN::5.5.660 t0 to 5o 5.8.89 m9 m
PP::5.5.990 0 to to 6.6.19 19 mm
CCaab b cchhaassssiis s ttyyppee11::CCOOE E 44XX2 2 cchhaassssiis s ccaabb
EEnnggiinneeEE::PPrroopprriieettaarry y 66MM660 0 77..5 5 L L iinnlliinne e 6 6 DDiieesseell
S:S: ProProprieprietartary 4My 4M50 4.50 4.9 L inl9 L inline 4 Dine 4 Diesieselel
Check digitCheck digit
MMooddeel l yyeeaarr77::22000077
PPllaannttKK::KKaawwaassaakkii
Plant sequential serial numberPlant sequential serial number
JJAAAASSLLEE77SS11KK
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1-4 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle
Regular maintenance will improve the performanceRegular maintenance will improve the performance
of your vehicle and extend its service life. It is rec-of your vehicle and extend its service life. It is rec-
ommended that you make a habit of performing theommended that you make a habit of performing the
following inspections.following inspections.
In this manual, you will find simple maintenanceIn this manual, you will find simple maintenance
checks and procedures that can be carried out bychecks and procedures that can be carried out by
the owner. If you have difficulty, or your vehiclethe owner. If you have difficulty, or your vehicle
needs work that is not described in this manual,needs work that is not described in this manual,
please contact an authorized Sterling service facil-please contact an authorized Sterling service facil-
ity.ity.
11EnEngigine ne rurun-n-in in pepeririodod
To avoid overburdening a new engine, limit engineTo avoid overburdening a new engine, limit engine
speed to 1800 revolutions per minute (rpm) for thespeed to 1800 revolutions per minute (rpm) for the
first 600 miles (1000 km).first 600 miles (1000 km).
After After this this initial initial run-in run-in period, period, gradually gradually increaseincrease
engine speed, starting with the lower gears.engine speed, starting with the lower gears.
22PrPretetririp ip insnspepectctioionn
Inspect your vehicle at the start of each workingInspect your vehicle at the start of each working
day. This will ensure continued safe and comfort-day. This will ensure continued safe and comfort-
aabblle e ooppeerraattiioonn..P. 11-7P. 11-7
33InInititiaial mal mainintetenanancncee
After After you you have have traveled traveled the the first first 2500 2500 miles miles (4000(4000
km), your vehicle needs a free initial maintenancekm), your vehicle needs a free initial maintenance
procedure. When this mileage has been reached,procedure. When this mileage has been reached,
bring your vehicle to an authorized Sterling dealerbring your vehicle to an authorized Sterling dealer
and show them this manual.and show them this manual.
At 2500 miles At 2500 miles (4000 km), (4000 km), have the dealer do have the dealer do the fol-the fol-
lowing:lowing:

Replace the engine oil, Replace the engine oil, manual transmission oil,manual transmission oil,
aannd d rreeaar r aaxxlle e ooiill..P. 11-17P. 11-17

CChheecck k aannd d aaddjjuusst t vvaallvve e llaasshh..P. 13-4P. 13-4

TTiigghhtteen n tthhe e wwhheeeel l nnuuttss..P. 11-53P. 11-53

TTiigghhtteen n tthhe e ssuussppeennssiioon n UU--bboollttss..P. 13-4P. 13-4
44MaMainintetenanancnce pre progograramm
Recurring maintenance lengthens the vehicle’s ser-Recurring maintenance lengthens the vehicle’s ser-
vice life and can help prevent accidents. Recurringvice life and can help prevent accidents. Recurring
maintenance can be based on either distance trav-maintenance can be based on either distance trav-
eled (odometer reading), or length of service (hour-eled (odometer reading), or length of service (hour-
meter reading).meter reading).
Maintenance intervals for each recurring item areMaintenance intervals for each recurring item are
shown in the maintenance schedule. Please followshown in the maintenance schedule. Please follow
tthhe e mmaaiinntteennaanncce e sscchheedduullee..P. 14-2P. 14-2
MaintenanceMaintenance
Z11771Z11771
Z01367Z01367
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Use only diesel fuel conforming to the following rec-Use only diesel fuel conforming to the following rec-
ommendations, without any additives, for dieselommendations, without any additives, for diesel
engines installed in the Sterling 360.engines installed in the Sterling 360.
11DiDiesesel el fuefuel l propropepertirtieses
The following recommendations concerning dieselThe following recommendations concerning diesel
fuel used with Mitsubishi Fuso diesel engines arefuel used with Mitsubishi Fuso diesel engines are
given for optimum fuel given for optimum fuel economy and performance.economy and performance.
NOTE:NOTE:
* ASTM is an acronym for the American Society for* ASTM is an acronym for the American Society for
Testing and Materials. ASTM recommends fuel con-Testing and Materials. ASTM recommends fuel con-
taining 0.05% or less sulfur content.taining 0.05% or less sulfur content.
Sulfur content that exceeds 0.05% causes the per-Sulfur content that exceeds 0.05% causes the per-
formance of the emission control device to deterio-formance of the emission control device to deterio-
rate.rate.
To meet precise fuel requirements, obtain coopera-To meet precise fuel requirements, obtain coopera-
tion from a reputable supplier of diesel fuel. The fueltion from a reputable supplier of diesel fuel. The fuel
supplier and the vehicle operator are supplier and the vehicle operator are both responsi-both responsi-
ble for keeping the fuel clean.ble for keeping the fuel clean.
22DanDanger ger of fof fire aire and exnd explosplosion ion resuresultinltingg
from fuel mixturesfrom fuel mixtures
Fuel containing 5% gasoline has a flash point asFuel containing 5% gasoline has a flash point as
low as 32×F (0×C), which can lead to a fire orlow as 32×F (0×C), which can lead to a fire or
explosion while the engine is running.explosion while the engine is running.
FuelFuel
UUsse ce coonnddiittiioonnRReeccoommmmeennddaattiioonn
Normal operation atNormal operation at
temperatures abovetemperatures above
1010°°F (–12F (–12°°C)C)
ASTM D-975ASTM D-975
Grade Low SulfurGrade Low Sulfur
Grade 2-D*Grade 2-D*
Operation at tempera-Operation at tempera-
tures below 10tures below 10°°FF
(–12(–12°°C), or long-hourC), or long-hour
no-load operation.no-load operation.
ASTM D-975ASTM D-975
Grade Low SulfurGrade Low Sulfur
Grade 1-D*Grade 1-D*
DANGERDANGER
NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASOLINE,NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASOLINE,
GASOHOL OR ALCOHOL.GASOHOL OR ALCOHOL.
USE OF FUEL MIXED WITH ONE OR MOREUSE OF FUEL MIXED WITH ONE OR MORE
OF THESE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OROF THESE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY,EXPLOSION INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOUDEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU
ACCIDENTALLY USE GASOLINE OR ALCO-ACCIDENTALLY USE GASOLINE OR ALCO-
HOL WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE,HOL WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE,
REMOVE ALL OF IT FROM THE FUEL SYS-REMOVE ALL OF IT FROM THE FUEL SYS-
TEM.TEM.
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1-6 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle
33AdvAdverserse ee effecffects ts of of fuel fuel mixmixtureturess
Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, orUsing diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or
both, has the following adverse effects on theboth, has the following adverse effects on the
engine:engine:

ExcessivExcessive wear, damage, and failure e wear, damage, and failure of fuel of fuel sys-sys-
tem parts, as a result of lower fuel viscosity.tem parts, as a result of lower fuel viscosity.

Difficulty in starting the engine, as a result ofDifficulty in starting the engine, as a result of
reduced cetane number.reduced cetane number.
CAUTIONCAUTION

The lower the cetane number, the more likelyThe lower the cetane number, the more likely
internal engine damage will occur.internal engine damage will occur.

Do not add antifreeze agents or other sub-Do not add antifreeze agents or other sub-
stances to the fuel. They could damage thestances to the fuel. They could damage the
engine’s fuel injection system.engine’s fuel injection system.

Be sure to clean the fuel tank cap andBe sure to clean the fuel tank cap and
breather regularly. If they become so dirtybreather regularly. If they become so dirty
that the breather gets blocked, the fuel tankthat the breather gets blocked, the fuel tank
may suffer damage and the fuel injectionmay suffer damage and the fuel injection
system may fail.system may fail.
44RReeffuueelliinngg
NOTE:NOTE:
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and air enters the fuelIf the vehicle runs out of fuel and air enters the fuel
lines, bleed the fuel system before starting thelines, bleed the fuel system before starting the
engine.engine.
P. 12-23P. 12-23
WARNINGWARNING

Do not refuel with the engine running.Do not refuel with the engine running.
Shut down the engine before fueling.Shut down the engine before fueling.

Diesel fuel is combustible. Wipe up anyDiesel fuel is combustible. Wipe up any
spilled fuel. Do not smoke while refueling.spilled fuel. Do not smoke while refueling.

If you inadvertently put gasoline in the If you inadvertently put gasoline in the fuelfuel
tank, pump it all out. Do not run the enginetank, pump it all out. Do not run the engine
with gasoline in the tank.with gasoline in the tank.
Any of these practices can cause a fire orAny of these practices can cause a fire or
explosion, which could result in burn injuriesexplosion, which could result in burn injuries
or loss of life.or loss of life.
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
33-gallon fuel tank33-gallon fuel tank
This fuel tank is on the left-hand side of the vehicle.This fuel tank is on the left-hand side of the vehicle.
To open the filler cap, slowly turn it counterclock-To open the filler cap, slowly turn it counterclock-
wise. Twise. To close the cap, o close the cap, turn it clockwise. Be sure theturn it clockwise. Be sure the
cap is fully closed.cap is fully closed.

30-gallon fuel tank30-gallon fuel tank
This optional fuel tank is at the rear of the vehicle.This optional fuel tank is at the rear of the vehicle.
To open the filler cap, slowly turn it counterclock-To open the filler cap, slowly turn it counterclock-
wise. To close the cap, turn it clockwise until youwise. To close the cap, turn it clockwise until you
hear a click.hear a click.
Fuel tank capacityFuel tank capacity
33.0 gallons (125 liters)33.0 gallons (125 liters)
Fuel tank capacityFuel tank capacity
29.8 gallons (113 liters)29.8 gallons (113 liters)
WARNINGWARNING

When filling the fuel tank using a gun-typeWhen filling the fuel tank using a gun-type
fuel pump, do not continue pumping afterfuel pump, do not continue pumping after
the pump automatically stops. (The tank isthe pump automatically stops. (The tank is
full at this point.)full at this point.)

When filling the fuel tank using any otherWhen filling the fuel tank using any other
method, stop as soon as the fuel levelmethod, stop as soon as the fuel level
becomes visible through the fill opening. Ifbecomes visible through the fill opening. If
the fuel level reaches the bottom of thethe fuel level reaches the bottom of the
opening, fuel may leak though the checkopening, fuel may leak though the check
valve valve when when the the vehicle vehicle starts starts and and stops.stops.
If fuel leaks, carefully wipe it all up.If fuel leaks, carefully wipe it all up.

If the pointer of the fuel level gauge isIf the pointer of the fuel level gauge is
above the “F” mark, do not add any moreabove the “F” mark, do not add any more
fuel.fuel.
Overfilling the fuel tank can cause a fire,Overfilling the fuel tank can cause a fire,
which could result in burn injuries and losswhich could result in burn injuries and loss
of life.of life.
<33 gallon fuel tank><33 gallon fuel tank>
<30 gallon fuel tank><30 gallon fuel tank>
Z11891aZ11891a
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1-8 About your vehAbout your vehicleicle
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect thatIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect that
could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,could cause a crash or could cause injury or death,
you should immediately inform the National High-you should immediately inform the National High-
way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to ntion to notifying Sterling Truck Corporation.otifying Sterling Truck Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may openIf NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defectan investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect
exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recallexists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannotand remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems betweenbecome involved in individual problems between
you, your dealer, or you, your dealer, or Sterling Truck Corporation.Sterling Truck Corporation.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the AutoTo contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-
800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Adminstrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh St.,write to: Adminstrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh St.,
SW, Washington, DC 20590.SW, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motorYou can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-Canadian customers who wish to report a safety-
related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investi-related defect to Transport Canada, Defect Investi-
gations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-freegations and Recalls, may telephone the toll-free
hotline [phone], or contact Transport Can-hotline [phone], or contact Transport Can-
ada by mail ada by mail at: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place deat: Transport Canada, ASFAD, Place de
Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario,Ville Tower C, 330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada K1A 0N5.Canada K1A 0N5.
For additional road safety information, please visitFor additional road safety information, please visit
the Road Safety website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/the Road Safety website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety/menu.htm.roadsafety/menu.htm.
Customer Assistance CenterCustomer Assistance Center
Having trouble finding service? Call the CustomerHaving trouble finding service? Call the Customer
Assistance Assistance Center Center atat 1-800-785-43571-800-785-4357oror 1-800-1-800-
STL-HELPSTL-HELP. Call night or day, weekdays or week-. Call night or day, weekdays or week-
ends, for dealer referral, vehicle information, orends, for dealer referral, vehicle information, or
breakdown coordination. Our people are knowl-breakdown coordination. Our people are knowl-
edgeable, professional, and committed to followingedgeable, professional, and committed to following
through to help you keep through to help you keep your truck moving.your truck moving.

Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects
Obtaining serviceObtaining service
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2-1
Locations in cab Locations in cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22-2
Locations outside cab Locations outside cab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42-4
2. Warning labels2. Warning labels
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2-2 Warning labelsWarning labels

The caution and warning labels give importantThe caution and warning labels give important
information. Be sure to read them before usinginformation. Be sure to read them before using
the vehicle.the vehicle.

If any label has become so damaged or dirtyIf any label has become so damaged or dirty
that it is difficult to read, please inform an autho-that it is difficult to read, please inform an autho-
rized Sterling dealer. The warning and cautionrized Sterling dealer. The warning and caution
labels apply only to the labels apply only to the vehicle itself. For vendorvehicle itself. For vendor
equipment mounted on the vehicle, please referequipment mounted on the vehicle, please refer
to the equipment manufacturer’s manual.to the equipment manufacturer’s manual.

The locations The locations of of the caution and the caution and warning labelswarning labels
are shown in the illustration below. Samples ofare shown in the illustration below. Samples of
each label are supplied on this and the followingeach label are supplied on this and the following
pages.pages.
Locations in cabLocations in cab
Z15073Z15073
Limited-slip Limited-slip differential differential 30-gallon 30-gallon (113-liter(113-liter) ) fuel fuel tanktank
ZZ1100669900ZZ1122449944
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2-3
VoltageVoltage
Towing <Automatic transmission>Towing <Automatic transmission>
Parking <Automatic transmission>Parking <Automatic transmission>
Hydraulic brake boosterHydraulic brake booster
<Sterling 360 COE 50><Sterling 360 COE 50>
Hydraulic brake system bleedingHydraulic brake system bleeding
<Sterling 360 COE 50><Sterling 360 COE 50>
Main fuse boxMain fuse box
Z11770Z11770
Z11666Z11666
Z14889Z14889
Z11693Z11693
Z11694Z11694
Z12564Z12564
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2-4 Warning labelsWarning labels
Locations outside cabLocations outside cab
Z12496Z12496
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2-5
Engine oilEngine oil
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
BatteryBattery
Radiator pressure capRadiator pressure cap
AATF TF cocoololining g fafan n <A<Aututomomatatic ic trtranansmsmisissisionon>>AATF TF cocoololer er <A<Aututomomatatic ic trtranansmsmisissisionon>>
Z10084Z10084
Z12549Z12549
Z08670Z08670
Z11680Z11680
ZZ1111884444ZZ1111777733
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2-6 Warning labelsWarning labels
High-amp fuse boxHigh-amp fuse box
Cab tilt referenceCab tilt reference
33-gallon (125-liter) fuel tank33-gallon (125-liter) fuel tank
Air conditionerAir conditioner
Cab tilt safetyCab tilt safety
Limited-slip differentialLimited-slip differential
Z11803Z11803
Z14891Z14891
Z11678Z11678
Z13208Z13208
Z11804Z11804
Z10707Z10707
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2-7 Warning labelsWarning labels
30-gallon (113-liter) fuel tank30-gallon (113-liter) fuel tank
Z12494Z12494
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Doors Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23-2
Master door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master door locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43-4
Entering and exiting the vehicle Entering and exiting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53-5
Door window Door window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63-6
3. Vehicle access3. Vehicle access
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