09280-06012 Suzuki O RING, SHIFT ROD (D:1.7 ID:5.5)

Cold Mode Operation (Electronic)
A truck equipped with an Electronic Engine, which after it has completed the cold mode and the cold mode is disabled, cannot be enabled again until the ECM is powered OFF.
The cold start strategy will be activated when the coolant temperature is below 40°F (4.5°C). Once activated, it will continue until the coolant temperature reaches 68°F (20°C). This strategy involves the following steps.1. During cranking the rack limit is .413 inch (10.5 mm) and timing is held at a constant 2° advance.2. After the engine starts, the engine speed is ramped down from 1000 rpm to low idle speed. The ramp down occurs within 70 seconds.3. Timing advance is a speed dependent value with more advance at higher engine speeds.4. If the cold start strategy is active and the ECM measures a vehicle speed, warm mode will be activated.5. A fail-safe timer will disable the cold start strategy after 15 minutes have expired if the warm mode is not yet active. The time needed for the engine to reach the normal mode of operation is usually less than the time necessary for a walk-around-inspection of the vehicle.After Cold Mode strategy is completed, the truck should be operated at low rpm and low power until normal operating coolant temperature 175° to 205°F (79° to 98°C) is reached.The engine will reach operating temperature faster when driven at low rpm and low power demand than when idled at no load. Typically the engine should reach operating temperature when driving through the yard toward the open road.Engine Operation
* Begin operating the engine at low load. After normal oil pressure is reached and the temperature gauge begins to move, the engine may be operated at full load.* To get the vehicle in motion, use a gear that will result in a smooth, easy start to move the load without increasing engine speed above low idle or slipping the clutch. Engage the clutch smoothly. Interrupted slipping and abrupt clutch engagement put stress on the drive train and waste fuel. It is not necessary to advance the throttle to get the Electronic equipped truck moving from a stop in most instances.* Use progressive shifting to reduce fuel consumption. Progressive shifting is using only the rpm required to make an upshift into the next gear. The amount of rpm required to make an upshift increases as the truck speed increases unless upshifts are made on upgrades. Experience with your truck will show you how much rpm is required to make upshifts under various conditions. Your Electronic engine may be programmed for Low and High Gears RPM Limiting (progressive shift control).* If the truck can be operated in a higher gear after the desired speed is reached, select the highest gear available that will pull the load. By following this recommendation, you will lower your fuel costs. Your engine will be operating at the lowest rpm required to pull the load. Your Electronic engine may be programmed so that Vehicle Speed Limit (VSL) cannot be achieved in less than high gear.Uphill Operation
For best performance when climbing a hill, allow the engine to lug down to peak torque (1100 to 1200 rpm) speed before downshifting and do not be afraid to let the engine run at low rpm if the truck will make the top without a downshift.Fuel economy will be best if you let the engine lug back to around this speed before you downshift. Downshift until a gear is reached in which the engine will pull the load. This technique will also operate the engine through the most fuel efficient speed range.Minimize the number of downshifts. Vehicle speed (momentum) is always lost between downshifts. Therefore, unnecessary downshifts waste a portion of that fuel consumed to maintain vehicle speed in the previous gear. Your Caterpillar engine has a very broad usable speed range and excellent torque rise that will provide exceptional hill climbing capability.Allowing the engine to lug below peak torque is permissible if the truck is cresting the top of a hill without downshifting. However, note that extended operation in a lug condition will raise exhaust temperature and cylinder pressure. This can lead to reduced engine life.Downhill Operation
Do NOT allow the engine rpm to exceed 2300 rpm, engine damage can result.If equipped with an exhaust brake, do not exceed 2100 rpm.
When cresting a hill, the decision of whether to use power or not on the downside of the hill must be made. Best fuel economy results from using minimum power to get back to speed after climbing a grade. However, care must be taken not to allow the engine to overspeed. The Electronic cruise control may use full engine power to return the truck to the cruise set speed if the engine was unable to maintain the set speed while climbing a hill. The cruise control should be turned OFF before cresting the top of a hill and light throttle used to regain vehicle speed on a downhill to minimize fuel consumption.* On a downgrade, do not coast with the clutch disengaged or put the transmission in NEUTRAL.* Select the correct gear that does not allow the engine speed (rpm) to exceed the limits above and use the engine retarder, auxiliary braking device and/or brakes to limit the speed of the truck.* A simple rule to follow is to select the same gear that would be required to go up the grade. However, DO NOT allow the engine to overspeed.For more information on economical operation of this engine, refer to form LEDT5092, Driving Techniques for Maximum Fuel Economy.Saving Fuel On Hills
Rolling hills provide a great opportunity to reduce fuel consumption. Avoid downshifting on small hills. If a hill can be topped without downshifting, even if the engine lugs to the peak torque rpm (1100 to 1200), the truck should not be downshifted.On long grades that require one or more downshifts, let the engine lug back to the peak torque rpm. If road speed stabilizes with the engine running at or above peak