Paccar PX-9 Operator's Manual - page 16
WHAT TO DO IF...
Engine Oil Pressure Lamp
Turns On
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
- It is
important to maintain oil pressure
within acceptable limits. If oil pressure
drops below the minimum psi a red
warning lamp on the oil pressure
gauge and the Stop Engine Lamp will
come ON.
CAUTION
Continuing to operate your vehicle
with insufficient oil pressure may
cause severe engine damage,
equipment or property damage.
•
If the oil pressure fails to rise within
10 seconds after the engine starts,
stop the engine and determine the
cause.
•
on page 5-14, for the correct oil
pressure ranges for your vehicle's
engine.
•
If the oil pressure suddenly drops,
or the audible alarm and engine
oil pressure warning light come on
while driving, do the following:
1.
Slow down carefully.
2.
Move a safe distance off the road
and stop.
3.
Place the transmission in neutral
(N) and set the parking brake.
(See Parking Brake Valve and
Operating the Transmission in
your vehicle Operator's Manual,
for transmission shifting and
parking brake information.)
4.
Turn OFF the engine.
5.
Turn ON the emergency flasher
and use other warning devices to
alert other motorists.
6.
Wait a 15–20 minutes to allow
oil to drain into the engine oil
pan, and then check the oil level.
(See “Inspection of the Engine Oil
7.
Add oil if necessary. If the problem
persists, contact an authorized
PACCAR engine dealer as soon
as possible.
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