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Contents

Safety
1

Emergency
2

Controls
3

Driving
4

Maintenance
5

Information
6

Index
7
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 SAFETY

1
Safety
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Illustrations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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 Safety

Safety with special equipment or options

About This Manual
Please take the time to get acquainted
with your vehicle by reading this
Operator’s Manual. We recommend
that you read and understand this
manual from beginning to end before
you operate your truck. This manual
explains the safe, efficient operation
and maintenance of your vehicle.
1
not discussed in this manual, consult
your dealer or the manufacturer of the
equipment. All information contained
in this manual is based on the latest
production information available at the
time of publication. PACCAR reserves
the right to make changes at any time
without notice.

NOTE
After you’ve read this manual, it
should be stored in the cab for con-
venient reference and remain with
this truck when sold.

Your vehicle may not have all the

features or options mentioned in this
manual. Therefore, you should pay
careful attention to the instructions
that pertain to just your vehicle. In
addition, if your vehicle is equipped

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 Safety

Safety Alerts WARNING

1 Example:
Please read and follow all of the
safety alerts contained in this manual.
They are there for your protection
and information. These alerts can
help you avoid injury to yourself, your
passengers, and help prevent costly
damage to the vehicle. Safety alerts
are highlighted by safety alert symbols
and signal words such as "WARNING",
"CAUTION", or "NOTE". Please do not
ignore any of these alerts.
WARNING!
The safety message following this
symbol and signal word provides a
warning against operating procedures
which could cause injury or even death.
They could also cause equipment or
property damage. The alert will identify
the hazard, how to avoid it, and the
probable consequence of not avoiding
the hazard.
WARNING!
Do not carry additional fuel contain-
ers in your vehicle. Fuel containers,
either full or empty, may leak, ex-
plode, and cause or feed a fire. Do
not carry extra fuel containers. Even
empty ones are dangerous. Failure
to comply may result in death, per-
sonal injury, equipment or property
damage.

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CAUTION
CAUTION
The safety alert following this symbol
and signal word provides a caution
against operating procedures which
could cause equipment or property
damage. The alert will identify the
hazard, how to avoid it, and the
probable consequence of not avoiding
the hazard.
Example:
CAUTION
Continuing to operate your vehi-
cle with insufficient oil pressure will
cause serious engine damage. Fail-
ure to comply may result in equip-
ment or property damage.
Safety
NOTE
1
NOTE
The alert following this symbol and
signal word provides important
information that is not safety related
but should be followed. The alert
will highlight things that may not be
obvious and is useful to your efficient
operation of the vehicle.
Example:
NOTE
Pumping the accelerator will not as-
sist in starting the engine.
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 Safety

Illustrations
1 General Information

Some of the illustrations throughout

this manual are generic and will not
look exactly like the engine or parts
used in your vehicle.

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 CONTROLS

Aftertreatment System (ATS)

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Controlling the Regeneration Process . . . . . . . 3-4

Functionality / Notification Information . . . . . . . 3-6

3-7
3
DPF Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3-11
Stop an Automatic or Parked Regeneration. . . . 3-13
3-16

Idling in Freezing Temperatures. . . . . . . . 3-15

. 3-17

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

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 Aftertreatment System (ATS)

Aftertreatment System 2. Selective Catalytic Reduction

manual for more detailed information
(ATS) (SCR) System
about the aftertreatment process and
its components.
Introduction They fulfill two primary functions;
particulate reduction & nitrogen oxide
The Aftertreatment System (ATS) (NOx) reduction.
on your vehicle is made up of two
systems: This section of the manual describes
how to interact and control these two
1. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) systems. See the INFORMATION
3
System section starting on page 6-3 of this

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 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System
Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) System
Introduction
The DPF system consists of a
Hydrocarbon (HC) Doser (may not
apply to all engines), a Diesel Oxidation
3 Catalyst (DOC), and a DPF. The DPF
filters soot out of the exhaust. When
activated, the HC Doser sprays a small
amount of diesel fuel (the HC) into
the exhaust. The catalyst in the DOC
reacts with the HC to generate heat.
The heat is used to clean (regenerate)
the DPF by reducing the trapped soot
to ash.
3-4
Controlling the
Regeneration Process
Your vehicle is equipped with either
a two-position or three-position
Regeneration Switch, mounted on the
dash.
If equipped with a two-position
Regeneration Switch, the driver
can initiate a Parked Regeneration
when certain operating conditions are
suitable for regeneration; however,
you will NOT be able to Stop a
regeneration if the ATS has initiated
one automatically. Refer to Parked
Regeneration on page 3-13.
3-11.
If your vehicle is equipped with a
three-position Regeneration Switch,
the driver can control the regeneration
by overriding the ATS when certain
operating conditions are not suitable
for regeneration. Refer to Stop an
Automatic or Parked Regeneration on
page 3-16.
3-13.
WARNING!
If you operate in environments
that contain explosive vapors or
flammable materials, look to see if
your vehicle’s Regeneration Switch
is equipped with a STOP function.
The STOP function must be acti-
vated prior to entering the above
environment(s) to prevent automatic
engine regeneration from occurring,
which could cause an explosion or
fire. Failure to equip your vehicle
with the proper switch (function) or
failing to activate the STOP function
before entering a combustible en-
vironment may cause an explosion
or fire that could lead to death, per-
sonal injury, equipment or property
damage.
 EMISSIONS

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System

Emissions
Two-Position Regeneration
After-Treatment Switch
System Description Regeneration
Three-Position
Regeneration Switches Switch
SwitchesRegeneration

NOTE NOTE: The emission warning lamps and emission

switch functions described below supersede those
To obtain a Regeneration Switch listed in the Engine manufacturer's Operator and
with a STOP function, contact your Maintenance manual. For additional Emissions
Aftertreatment information specific to your engine,
nearest authorized PACCAR dealer see the Engine manufacturer's Operation and
to obtain the proper switch and re- Maintenance Manual supplied in your vehicle. All
other lamp and switch functionality described in
programming of your engine’s ECU. the manual are still valid.
Roof Console
In order to meet 2007 EPA engine emission requirements,
vehicles will have an exhaust After-Treatment System
(ATS) which includes a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF),
3
Regeneration Switches and warning lights. The DPF will
Three-Position Regeneration Switches
trap soot from the engine exhaust gases. The ATS will
Depressing the START button for 4 seconds will initiate a
periodically regenerate the DPF. NOTE
Two-Position Regeneration Switch parked regeneration.
The Regeneration Switches are mounted in the roof con- Depressing
Refer the START
toisDPF button on
Regeneration forpage
When STOP pressed the system will not regenerate
sole and can override the ATS. Various situations may
Start 4 under
seconds
3-13any forwill initiate a parked
instructions on how to start
conditions.
require the operator to use these switches. Refer to
“Parked Regeneration” on page 7 and “Stop an Automatic regeneration.
or stop a ATS regeneration (three-
orDepressing the button
Parked Regeneration” on page in
9 forthe START
more information.
position switch only).
direction for at least 4 - 8 seconds will
– initiate
When STOP is pressed the system will(12/07)
2– a Parked Regeneration. Y53-1065
notStart
regenerate under any conditions.
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Depressing the button in the START
direction for at least 4 - 8 seconds will
initiate a Parked Regeneration.

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 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

Contamination/Incorrect
Funcionality drain the DEF tank, flush with distilled
/ Notification Information Freezing
Fluid water and refill with new and/or known
good DEF.
CAUTION
gases are too cool for passive cases, warning lights and indica­
CAUTION

regeneration. When this occurs, torThe Dieselwill

symbols Exhaust
alert Fluid (DEF) sys-
the operator to
Never tem purges to prevent damage from
Do notadd water
leave theorSTOP
any other fluid

switch in the ATS will regenerate the DPF by take action. The oper­ator should be
besides what is specified to the DEF
freezing. If your vehicle is equipped
the STOP position unless you need increasing the exhaust temperature. aware
with of whether
battery the lights switches,
disconnect are on
tank. The aftertreatment system

to cancel or stop regeneration. This is referred to as an “Automatic” alone

do NOT disconnect batteryothers.
or in combination with power
may be damaged.

Regeneration and is also transparent The following

within table will
two minutes of describe
switching each
the
to the operation of vehicle. warning
ignitionlight(s) andFailure
key off. what actions
to complyare
In the event that the incorrect fluid
ATS specific warning
Diesel lights and needed from the
may result operator.or property
in vehicle
3 is added to the Exhaust Fluid
damage.
indicator symbols will reside in the
tank, such as, but not limited to: An Automatic Regeneration event
Master Display Panel. typically lasts 30 minutes. During
• Water and shortly after the event, the CAUTION
• Diesel Fuel / Notification exhaust gases from the DPF may
Funcionality reach temperatures in excess of 650
Do NOT add any chemicals/addi-
tives to the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Information
• Hydraulic Fluid C (1200 F). See the information in (DEF) in an effort to prevent freez-
• Coolant the table below on probable causes ing. If chemicals/additives are
The ATS will regenerate the DPF by and recommended actions related added to the DEF, the aftertreatment
6 • Windshield
using Washer
hot exhaust gasesFluid
normally to the warning lights and indicator
system may be damaged.
generated by the engine. This symbols of the ATS.
Contact a local PACCAR Authorized DEF will freeze around -12°C (11°F).
typically occurs to
Repair location during highway
determine the The DEF system on the vehicle is
operation.
appropriate repair direction.toIfas
This is referred only The ATS may not be able to designed to accommodate this and
awater
“Passive” Regeneration
has been added to theandDEF istank, regenerate the DPF when the vehicle does not require any intervention.
transparent to the opera­tion of the is driven at extended low speeds or
vehicle.
6-12 Occasionally, the exhaust with frequent start and stops. In such

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FUNCTIONALITY / NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
Notification of High Exhaust System Temperature:
Indicator Information
“EXHAUST The High Exhaust Temperature (HEST) warning
SYST. TEMP lamp will illuminate, regardless of ATS status, as
HIGH” the vehicle's exhaust outlet temperature
becomes extremely hot (at least 450 deg C /
842 deg F) and subsequently the vehicle speed
slows to below 5 mph / 8 kph.
This will typically occur when:
An Automatic or Parked Regeneration is in pro-
cess
or
During normal vehicle operation when engine is
under high or heavy loading
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EMISSIONS
Funcionality / Notification Information
What to do
Follow all warnings listed below. Use the STOP switch if the situation
requires. Follow the instructions described “Stop an Automatic or
Parked Regeneration” on page 3-13.
9
WARNING! Temperatures of the exhaust pipes and at
the outlets of the exhaust system during and shortly
after a regeneration event will be extremely hot. If the 3
High Exhaust System Temperature (HEST) warning
lamp is on:
• Do not park in an area of combustible vapors or mate-
rials. You must keep combustibles at least five (5) feet
away from the side and top of the vehicle while the
HEST light is illuminated. Always park your vehicle
outside. Failure to do so could ignite an explosion or
harm bystanders which could result in serious injury.
• Do not park in an area where people are close by. You
must keep bystanders at least five (5) feet away from
the exhaust outlet while the HEST light is illuminated.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
• The exhaust piping, diesel particular filter (DPF) or tail
pipe become extremely hot during engine operation
or any regeneration event and can cause serious
burns to the skin. Allow adequate cooling time before
working on or near any part of the exhaust system.
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(12/07)
 EMISSIONS FUNCTIONALITY / NOTIFICATION INFORMATION
Funcionality / Notification Information
Notification That Regeneration Is Required:

Indicator Information What to do

“EXHAUST The DPF status indicator symbol will illu- The DPF needs regenerating soon. Follow the instructions described
SYST. minate when the soot level in the DPF is “DPF Regeneration” on page 7
3-11.
WARNING” above the desired level and it needs NOTE: If you ignore the warning lamp and do not initiate
regenerating. regeneration at the soonest, safest possible time, the DPF
On Steady will become increasingly clogged with soot and can lead to
engine shutdown.
3 Blink once The DPF status indicator symbol will blink Regenerate the DPF as soon as safely possible. Follow the instructions
every second when the soot level in the DPF continues described “DPF Regeneration” on page 73-11.
to stay above the desired level and it
CAUTION: If you do not initiate regeneration after the DPF
needs regenerating. Indicator lamp is blinking, you only have a short time before
the check engine light will illuminate and the engine will go
into protection mode and de-rate power.

Blinking The DPF status indicator symbol will blink
when the soot level in the DPF continues
to stay above the desired level and it
On Steady MUST be regenerated.
The engine will de-rate power.
Regenerate the DPF immediately. Follow the instructions described “DPF
Regeneration” on page 3-11.
7.
CAUTION: If you do not initiate regeneration after the DPF
Indicator lamp is blinking and the check engine light is illu-
minated, you only have a short time before the stop engine
light will illuminate and the engine will automatically begin
to shutdown.

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(12/07) Y53-1065 –5–
FUNCTIONALITY / NOTIFICATION INFORMATION EMISSIONS
Funcionality / Notification Information

Indicator Information What to do

Blinking (Caterpillar Engine) At this point, you CANNOT regenerate the DPF and the engine will begin a
shutdown sequence.
The DPF status indicator symbol will blink
WARNING! If the Stop Engine warning lamp illuminates, it
when the soot level in the DPF continues
On Steady means you have a serious engine system problem. This
to stay above the desired level
should be considered an emergency. You should stop the
vehicle as safely as possible and turn OFF the ignition. The
The soot level in the DPF is now at full
capacity. vehicle must be serviced and the problem corrected before
On Steady driving again. Failure to do so may cause severe engine,
DPF damage or personal injury. 3
NOTE: The engine shutdown sequence is engine specific;
therefore to learn how this works on your vehicle, refer to the
Engine Manufacturer's Operation and Maintenance Manual
supplied with your vehicle.

On Steady (Cummins and PACCAR Engines)
The Stop Engine light is illuminated when
the soot level in the DPF continues to stay
above the desired level
The soot level in the DPF is now at full
capacity.
At this point, you CANNOT regenerate the DPF and the engine will begin a
shutdown sequence.
WARNING! If the Stop Engine warning lamp illuminates, it
means you have a serious engine system problem. This
should be considered an emergency. You should stop the
vehicle as safely as possible and turn OFF the ignition. The
vehicle must be serviced and the problem corrected before
driving again. Failure to do so may cause severe engine,
DPF damage or personal injury.
NOTE: The engine shutdown sequence is engine specific;
therefore to learn how this works on your vehicle, refer to the
Engine Manufacturer's Operation and Maintenance Manual
supplied with your vehicle.

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 Diesel Particulate
Funcionality Filter (DPF)
/ Notification System
Information

Quick Reference Guide

33

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3-10
 DPF Regeneration

DPF Regeneration 45 minutes of speeds greater than 3. Maintain a minimum of 5 feet of

20 mph (32 kph) for a Caterpillar Selective
clearance toCatalytic Reduction
any combustible ma- (SCR) S
Carefully read the following engine or 40 mph (64 kph) for a terials from the edge and top of the
instructions to regenerate the DPF. If PACCAR or Cummins engine. vehicleExhaust Fluid (DEF)
Diesel
you have any problems or difficulties Recommendations and
If your operation or planned route Diese
contact your nearest Peterbilt Specifications
authorized dealer for assistance. in the immediate future limits your urea.
ability to reach highway speeds, WARNING! in you
The ATS needs conditions typically proceed to the next section titled 3imme
It is unlawful
Parking the tovehicle
tamper too
with or re-
close amou
found in highway driving to Parked Regeneration. move
to anyany componentmaterials
combustible of the af-or 15 m
regenerate the DPF. If your DPF tertreatment
vapors maysystem.
start aIt fire,
is also un-
ignite nally.
Indicator lamp is illuminated, the Parked Regeneration lawful
an to use a Diesel
explosion or burnExhaust Fluid
someone fluid is
easiest option is to help the ATS by (DEF) that does not meet the
standing close by. Before pushing spec- imme
ifications provided or to operate the rials S
proceeding to the nearest highway. In very limited applications or the Regeneration START switch
vehicle/equipment without Diesel additi
operations the DPF must be in the roof console, walk around
Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
• Make sure the Regeneration regenerateed by initiating a Parked your vehicle and ensure you have
STOP Switch is NOT in the STOP Regeneration. Follow these six steps at least five (5) feet clearance from
position. to initiate a Parked Regeneration: the sides and top of your vehicle
Never
to any combustibles. Ensure no haust
• Select a highway that has a
one is in the immediate vicinity to tural g
posted legal speed of more than 1. Pull the vehicle over to a safe loca
the tailpipe. Failure to do so could tural g
40 mph. tion
cause a fire or lead to serious neces
• Drive your vehicle until the DPF 2. Ensure no one is in the immediate 6 injury to you and/or bystanders. and th
light goes off. This may take 30 - vicinity to the tail pipe
be da

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 your(DEF)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid vehicle outside and ensure no one is in of these conditions are not met.
the immediate vicinity. Failure WARNING!
to do so could CAUTION
Recommendations
DPF andan explosion or harm bystanders which
Regenerationignite • Parking brake is applied / set
Specifications Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) contains PACCAR Inc requires the use of
could result in serious injury. • Engine is at lowISOidle 22241-1. There
urea. Do not get the substance DEF meeting
in your eyes. NOTE: In case of contact, Get acceptable
5.is NO out and walk all around
substitute. Failure
WARNING! NOTES:Typical operation areas or materials that • No throttle, brake or clutch applied
immediately flush eyes with large to vehicle
use thetocorrect
ensure that may
DEF the vehicle
cause
can contain inexplosive vapors,
theofflammable materi-appear isisatdisengaged
least 5 feet away from
It is unlawful
Never initiatetoan
tamper with
regeneration or re- While
amounts list above
water for amay
minimum of engine
• PTO damage and/or void theall
war-
move any component alsofor the
people
af- in close proximity
comprehensive, of the vehicle arerespon- combustible materials and no
a closed building or enclosure. Al- 15 minutes. Do itnot is swallow
your inter- ranty.
tertreatment system. It is also un- • Transmission
one is in the is inimmediate
neutral vicinity.
ways park your vehicle outside • Fuelanddepots sibility
nally. Intothe
take
eventthethenecessary pre-
diesel exhaust
lawful tonouse a Diesel Exhaust Fluid 5.
Get out and walk
6. Climb backallinto
around vehicle to ensure that
the vehicle
ensure one is in the immediate fluid is ingested,
cautions and be contact
aware a physician
of your
(DEF) that does not meet •the spec-
Grain elevators immediately. Reference vehicle is at least 5 feet away
7. Push the Regeneration (START) from all combusti
vicinity. Failure to do so could ignite surroundings and ensurethethat Mate-
no
ifications provided or to operate the rials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) materials
for and no one is in
Switch located in the roofthe immediate vicinity.
an explosion or harm bystanders
• Dry combustibles
grass, leaves or trees (materials or vapors)
vehicle/equipment without Diesel additional information. 6. console for at least 4 seconds to
Climb back into the vehicle
3 which could result in serious injury.
Exhaust Fluid (DEF). or bystanders are close by before
• Transfer refuse stations/dumps 7.
Push theinitiate a Parked (START)
Regeneration Regeneration
Switch located in
initiating a regeneration.
CAUTION roof console for at least 4 seconds to initiate a Park
• Parking lots
NOTE:
Never attempt to create Diesel Ex- Regeneration
• Load/unload
Typical operation areas or materials 4. Verify that the following conditions
terminals
haust Fluid (DEF) by mixing agricul-
are met before proceeding. A
that can contain explosive While the listtural
NOTE:vapors, abovegrade
Parked mayurea withcompre-
appear water. Agricul-
flammable materials or people in tural gradeRegeneration
urea does not willmeet
not the
initiate
hensive, it is your responsibility if any
to of
take these conditions
the neces-
necessary specifications required
close proximity of the vehicle
s a r y pare
6 r e c a u t i o n s aare
n d not
and the
b emet.
aware of your
aftertreatment system may
• Fuel depots surroundings and ensure • Parking
that nobrake is applied / set
combustibles
be damaged.
• Grain elevators (materials or vapors) or •bystandersEngine is at low
are idle by
close
• Dry grass, leaves or before
trees initiating a regeneration.• No throttle, brake or clutch
• Transfer refuse stations/dumps applied
• Parking lots
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• Load/unload terminals • Transmission is in neutral
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3-12
 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Recommendations and
Stop an Automatic or Parked Regeneration
Specifications Diese
urea.
If you are unable to initiate a Parked WARNING! in you
NOTE: regeneration and the DPF status immed
Never allow an
It is unlawful Automatic
to tamper with regen-
or re- amou
Acknowledgment that a Parked light is illuminated, contact your
eration
move any to automatically
component of start
thewhile
af-
Regeneration has initiated will vary nearest Peterbilt authorized dealer for 15 mi
inside a building
tertreatment such Itasisaalso
system. service
un-
by engine. The most predominant assistance. nally.
bay,
lawfulshop
to use orabuilding of any Fluid
Diesel Exhaust kind.
acknowledgement to you will be an Any time fluid is
(DEF) thatyou
doesare
notparking
meet theyour ve-
spec- immed
increase in engine RPM and overall Stop an Automatic or hicle inside a building or enclosure,
ifications provided or to operate the
engine noise. Selective
ALWAYS Catalytic
press
vehicle/equipment Reduction
thewithout
Regeneration
Diesel (SCR) SS
rials
Parked Regeneration (STOP) switch
Exhaust Fluid (DEF).prior to entering the additio
building.Exhaust
Failure to Fluid
do so could ig- 3
Diesel (DEF)
NOTE: If an Automatic or Parked nite an explosion which could result
Regeneration is in process and you Recommendations
in serious injury to you and and/or by-
A Parked Regeneration may take Specifications
standers. Never
Diese
want the regeneration to stop, OR
30 or more seconds to initiate as haust
urea.
you want to prevent a regeneration tural g
the ATS system conducts various WARNING! in you
from occurring, the Regeneration tural g
self-checks to verify all the system immed
STOP Switch can be used to stop an It is unlawful
Never initiate to tamper with
a Parked or re-
Regenera- neces
amou
requirements have been met. Automatic or Parked Regeneration. 6 movein any
tion component
a closed buildingoforthe af-
enclo- andmi
15 th
Since Automatic Regenerations can Selective
sure. AlwaysCatalytic
tertreatment system. Reduction
park yourIt vehicle
is also out-
un- (SCR)
be da
S
nally.
occur at any time with this engine, lawfulFailure
side. to use to a Diesel Exhaust
do so could Fluid
ignite an
NOTE: fluid is
you must depress the Regeneration Contamination/Incorrect
(DEF) thatwhich
explosion does could
not meet theinspec-
result seri- drain
immedth
A Parked Regeneration will initiate STOP Switch ANYTIME you plan ifications
ous
Fluid injuryprovided or to bystanders.
to you and/or operate the water
rials aS
only if the DPF status light is illumi- to drive your vehicle into a building, vehicle/equipment without Diesel good D
additio
nated or blinking. enclosure or area where the activation Exhaust FluidCAUTION

(DEF).
6-8
of a regeneration is not allowed. If the Never
Do notadd water
leave theorSTOP
any other fluid

switch in
regeneration does not stop, turn the besides
the STOPwhat is specified
position unlesstoyou
theneed
DEF

vehicle ignition OFF. Never

to cancel
tank. or stop
The regeneration.
aftertreatment system
haust
may be damaged.
tural g
3-13
tural g
In the event that the incorrect fluid neces
 Stop an Automatic or Parked Regeneration

WARNING!
gen- If you operate in environments
while that contain explosive vapors or
vice flammable materials, look to see if
kind. your vehicle’s Regeneration Switch
vehi- is equipped with a STOP function.
sure, The STOP function must be acti-
ation vated prior to entering the above
g the 3 environment(s) to prevent automatic
ould engine regeneration from occurring,
sion, which could cause an explosion or
jury, fire. Failure to equip your vehicle
with the proper switch (function) or
failing to activate the STOP function
before entering a combustible en-
vironment may cause an explosion
era-
or fire that could lead to death, per-
nclo-
sonal injury, equipment or property
out-
damage.
ite a
lting
ment

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 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System
Diesel
Diesel Particulate
Particulate Filter
Filter (DPF)
(DPF) System
System
Idling in Freezing
Two-Position Regeneration Switch
Idling in Freezing • PACCAR PX-6
Three-Position and PX-8 Engines
Regeneration Switch
NOTE
NOTE Temperatures • PACCAR
and Cummins
PACCAR PX-6Engine:
PX-7 and PX-8 Engines
ISL Engine:
NOTE
To obtain a Regeneration Switch Temperatures and Cummins
Regardless ISLDPF
if the Engine:
lamp is
To
To obtain aa Regeneration Switch Idling the engine for 3 or more hours
withobtain Regeneration
a STOP function, contactSwitch
an au- Regardless if the
on or off, the engine speedDPF lamp will
is
with
with a STOP
a STOP function,
function, contact
contact your Idling
in freezingthe engine for 3 or more
temperatures causes hours
the
thorized PACCAR dealer to an au-
obtain on or off, the engine
automatically increase speed
to 1000 will
nearest
thorized authorized
PACCAR PACCAR dealer in
buildfreezing
up of temperatures
soot and moisture causes in the
the proper switch dealer to obtain
and reprogram- automatically
to 1100 RPM increase and remain to 1000
at this
to obtain theswitch
the properand
switch and re- build
DPF. up of soot
Extra heat and moisture
is required to in the
oxidize
mingproper
of your engine’s reprogram-
ECU. to
speed1100for RPM and remain
10 minutes at this
to perform
programming
ming of your engine’s ECU. ECU.
of your engine’s DPF.
the soot Extraandheat is required
moisture to oxidize
by using the speed for 10 minutes
an automated to perform
DPF cleaning.
the soot and
following moisture by using the
methods:
333
an automated the
If necessary, DPFRPMscleaning.
can
following methods:
• DPF Regeneration: Ifbenecessary,
lowered by the RPMs can
depressing the
Three-Position Regeneration Switches
• DPF If theRegeneration:
DPF Lamp turns on, follow be lowered
throttle, by depressing
clutch, or brake pedal. the
Ifthe
theinstructions
DPF Lampdescribed
turns on, under
follow throttle,
If the engineclutch, or brake to
continues pedal.
idle,
NOTE
Two-Position
the Regeneration
DPFinstructions
Regeneration describedSwitch
on page under
3-13. Ifthe
theaftertreatment
engine continues system to idle,
will try
DPF Regeneration on page 3-13. Refer
the
againtoaftertreatment
DPF Regeneration
to raise system
the idle onwill
speed page
try
until
Start 3-11.
3-13again
for instructions on
to raise the idle
the aftertreatment how
speedstart
to
temperatures until
NOTE
or stop
the a ATS regeneration
are aftertreatment
suitable. (three-
temperatures
Depressing the NOTEin the START
button
If you ignore the warning lamp position switch
are suitable. only).
direction
Ifandyou dofor at initiate
ignore
not least 4 -regeneration
the 8 secondslamp
warning will
at
initiate
and a Parked
do
the soonest, Regeneration.
not initiate
safest regeneration
possible time, at
Start
the
the soonest,
DPF will safest
become possible time,
increasingly
the
clogged DPF with
will soot
become and increasingly
can lead to Depressing the button in the START
clogged with soot and can lead to
engine shutdown. direction for at least 4 - 8 seconds will
engine shutdown. initiate a Parked Regeneration.

3-17
3-5
3-15
3-17
 INFORMATION

Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Tampering with Aftertreatment System . . . . . . . 6-4

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Recommendations and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Contamination/Incorrect Fluid . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6

6-1
 Information

Information 1. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) This section of the manual provides
System more detailed information about
Introduction the aftertreatment process and its
2. Selective Catalytic Reduction
(SCR) System components.
The Aftertreatment System (ATS)
They fulfill two primary functions:
on your vehicle is made up of two
particulate reduction & nitrogen oxide
systems:
(NOx) reduction.

6-3
 Information

Tampering with
Aftertreatment System
The aftertreatment system for your
vehicle as installed from the factory
was specifically designed to meet the
emissions requirements of the US
Environmental Protection Agency and
California Air Resources Board. Any
changes of component locations or
modifications of any aftertreatment
system components may reduce the
emission effectiveness and you may
be subject to fines under the United
States Clean Air Act.

6-4

Diesel Particulate Filter
(DPF) System
Overview
The DPF system consists of a
Hydrocarbon (HC) Doser (may
not apply to all engines), a Diesel
Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), and a DPF.
The components of the DPF system
perform the following functions:
• The ATS inlet and outlet adapt
the vehicle exhaust piping to the
ATS, and also provide a mounting
location for the aftertreatment gas
temperature sensors.
• The DPF differential pressure
sensor measures the restriction
across the DPF.
• The DPF filters soot out of the
exhaust.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System
• When activated, the HC Doser
engine lamp, alert the operator of
sprays a small amount of diesel
the status of the DPF.
fuel (the HC) into the exhaust. The
catalyst in the DOC reacts with
the HC to generate heat. The heat
is used to clean (regenerate) the
DPF by reducing the trapped soot
to ash.
• Soot is composed of the partially
burned particles of fuel that occur
during normal engine operation
(black smoke).
• Over time, both soot and ash
accumulate in the DPF and must
be removed. Soot is removed by
a process called regeneration.
Ash is removed by removing the
DPF and cleaning it at specified
intervals.
6
• A vehicle with a DPF has up to
two additional indicator lamps on
the dashboard. The two additional
lamps, along with the check
6-5
 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System

CAUTION
Do not submerge or allow water to
enter the DPF assembly. Compo-
nents of the assembly can be dam-
aged and effect the performance of
the aftertreatment system. Failure to
comply may result in equipment or
property damage.
NOTE
Refer to your engine manufacturer’s
Operator’s Manual for diesel partic-
ulate filter (DPF) maintenance infor-
mation.
NOTE
Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is
required for engines equipped with
an aftertreatment diesel particulate
filter. If ULSD is not used, the engine
may not meet emissions regula-
tions, and the DPF or aftertreatment
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
can be damaged.

NOTE
Refer to your vehicle or engine man-
ufacturer’s Operator’s Manual for
6 additional information on the engine
indicator lamps.

6-6
 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

Selective Catalytic is sprayed into the exhaust gas prior to DEF:

Reduction (SCR) System the SCR catalyst. The DEF vaporizes
• may have a slight ammonia smell
and decomposes to form carbon
dioxide and ammonia. The ammonia • is colorless
Overview reacts with the NOx emissions over the
The SCR system is composed of
aftertreatment SCR catalyst to form • is non-toxic and non-polluting
nitrogen and water.
several main components: • is non-flammable
1. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Controller
2. DEF Dosing Unit (DEF Module)
3. DEF Dosing Valve
4. SCR Catalyst

NOTE
It is unlawful to tamper with, modify,
or remove any component of the
SCR system. It is also unlawful to
use DEF that does not meet the
specifications provided or to operate 6
the vehicle/equipment with no DEF.

DEF is required for an engine equipped

with a SCR system. DEF is a fluid that

6-7
 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Recommendations and
Specifications
WARNING!
It is unlawful to tamper with or re-
move any component of the af-
tertreatment system. It is also un-
lawful to use a Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) that does not meet the spec-
ifications provided or to operate the
vehicle/equipment without Diesel
Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
6 and the aftertreatment system may
6-8
WARNING! CAUTION
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) contains PACCAR Inc requires the use of
urea. Do not get the substance DEF meeting ISO 22241-1. There
in your eyes. In case of contact, is NO acceptable substitute. Failure
immediately flush eyes with large to use the correct DEF may cause
amounts of water for a minimum of engine damage and/or void the war-
15 minutes. Do not swallow inter- ranty.
nally. In the event the diesel exhaust
fluid is ingested, contact a physician
immediately. Reference the Mate-
rials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
additional information.
CAUTION
Never attempt to create Diesel Ex-
haust Fluid (DEF) by mixing agricul-
tural grade urea with water. Agricul-
tural grade urea does not meet the
necessary specifications required
be damaged.
 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

NOTE • DEF is readily available at truck

Some locations may reference the
DIN 70070 standard. DEF specifica-
tion limits of this standard are identi-
cal to ISO 22241-1.
For engines using SCR operating in
the United States and Canada, it is
recommended that the DEF used be
certified by the American Petroleum
Institute (API).
stops and at all PACCAR Engine
dealers. For assistance locating
DEF, contact your local PACCAR
authorized repair location.

• If your vehicle is out of DEF

PACCAR Inc is not responsible for
failures or damage resulting from
what PACCAR Inc determines to be
abuse or neglect, including but not
limited to: operation without correctly
specified DEF; lack of maintenance
of aftertreatment; improper storage,
or shutdown practices; unauthorized
modifications of the engine and
aftertreatment. PACCAR is also not
responsible for failures caused by
incorrect DEF or by water, dirt or other
contaminants in the DEF. Refer to
your engine and vehicle operator's
manuals for maintenance, storage,
and shutdown information.
NOTE
To ensure the correct DEF is used,
PACCAR Inc recommends the use
of TRP® CleanBlue Diesel Exhaust
Fluid which is available in different
quantity options from small to bulk
containers.
and you are unable to locate a
source to purchase DEF, please
contact the vehicle OEM customer
care center at the telephone
number provided in the vehicle
operator’s manual. The vehicle
OEM customer care center will be
able to contact the nearest dealer
location to you and arrange for an
emergency shipment of DEF to
your location 24 hours a day.
6

6-9
 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System
The following are other common
names used for Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF):
• AUS 32 (Aqueous Urea Solution
32)
• AdBlue
• NOx Reduction Agent
• Catalyst Solution
Regardless of what the DEF is called,
the DEF must meet the ISO 22241-1
specifications.
6 storage:
6-10
Storage
NOTE
The following information is for ref-
erence and is to be used as a guide-
line only. There are many factors
that determine Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) shelf life, with temperature
and duration being two of the major
determining contributors. If in doubt,
replace the fluid with known quality
DEF. DEF has a limited shelf life,
both in the vehicle's diesel exhaust
fluid tank and in storage/bulk/trans-
portation containers.
The following conditions are ideal for
maintaining DEF quality and shelf life
during prolonged transportation and
• Storage temperature between
-5°C and 25°C (23°F and 77°F)
• Storage in sealed containers to
avoid contamination
• Avoidance of direct sunlight
In these conditions, Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) has a minimum expected
shelf life of 18 months. If stored at
higher temperatures for extended
periods of time, the shelf life will
be reduced by approximately 6
months for every 5°C (9°F) above
the highest storage temperature
listed above. Long term storage in a
vehicle (in excess of 6 months) is not
recommended.
NOTE
To assist in preventing DEF from de-
teriorating when stored in the vehi-
cle's DEF tank, locate and plug the
tank's venting to seal the tank expo-
sure to the atmosphere.

Handling
CAUTION
If Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is
spilled on metal surfaces (for exam-
ple the steps, fuel tanks or grab han-
dles) rinse and clean immediately
with water. Failure to do so may
leave permanent corrosive stains on
the metal surfaces which can not be
removed.
• Make sure to only use approved
containers to transport and
store DEF. Containers made of
polyethylene and polypropylene
are recommended.
• If DEF is spilled, rinse and clean
immediately with water.
• Avoid prolonged contact with skin.
In case of contact, wash with
immediately with soap and water.
If not washed immediately, a white
film will be left when the DEF dries
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System
that can be more difficult to wash Disposal
off.
If disposing Diesel Exhaust Fluid
NOTE (DEF), always check with the local
authority regulations on proper
Spilled DEF, if left to dry or wiped
disposal and requirements.
away with a cloth only, will leave
a white residue. Failure to clean
the spilled DEF may result in an in-
correctly diagnosed leak of the DEF
Dosing system.
Before using containers, funnels,
etc. that will be used to dispense,
handle or store DEF, make sure
to wash thoroughly to remove any
contaminants and then rinse with
distilled water.
NOTE
Do not use tap water to rinse com-
ponents that will be used to deliver 6
diesel exhaust fluid. Tap water will
contaminate the DEF. If distilled wa-
ter is not available, rinse with tap wa-
ter and then rinse with DEF.
6-11
 Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

Contamination/Incorrect drain the DEF tank, flush with distilled Freezing

Fluid water and refill with new and/or known
good DEF.
CAUTION
CAUTION
The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sys-
Never add water or any other fluid
tem purges to prevent damage from
besides what is specified to the DEF
freezing. If your vehicle is equipped
tank. The aftertreatment system
with battery disconnect switches,
may be damaged.
do NOT disconnect battery power
within two minutes of switching the
ignition key off. Failure to comply
In the event that the incorrect fluid
may result in vehicle or property
is added to the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
damage.
tank, such as, but not limited to:

• Water CAUTION
• Diesel Fuel Do NOT add any chemicals/addi-
tives to the Diesel Exhaust Fluid
• Hydraulic Fluid (DEF) in an effort to prevent freez-
• Coolant ing. If chemicals/additives are
added to the DEF, the aftertreatment
6 • Windshield Washer Fluid system may be damaged.

Contact a local PACCAR Authorized DEF will freeze around -12°C (11°F).
Repair location to determine the The DEF system on the vehicle is
appropriate repair direction. If only designed to accommodate this and
water has been added to the DEF tank, does not require any intervention.

6-12
 Index

Index

A
A selective
ultra catalytic
low sulfur reduction

diesel (ULSD) Aftertreatment System Tampering 6-4

Controls
About This Manual 1-3
(SCR)
fuel 6-6 6-7
Aftertreatment
aftertreatmentSystem Warning

About This Manual 1-3

Aftertreatment Information
soot 6-5
System (ATS) 3-3, 6-3
Aftertreatment Lamps
system 3-6

(ATS) 3-3
Aftertreatment Information
aftertreatment inlet and outlet 6-5
storage,
diesel handling filter
particulate and (DPF)
disposal 6-8
diesel particulate
controlling filter (DPF)

the regeneration
DEF controller 6-7
alternate DEF names 6-10
ultra low3-4,
system sulfur
6-5 diesel (ULSD)
warning3-4
process lamp symbol 3-6

DEF dosing unit 6-7

contamination or incorrect
fuel 6-6
System Description
Aftertreatment high exhaust
diesel system
particulate filter temperature

DEF dosing valve 6-7 Aftertreatment

fluid 6-12
functionality System (ATS) 3-3, 6-3

/ notification (HEST)
(DPF) warning
system 3-4lamp symbol 3-6

DEF Module 6-7 diesel particulate filter (DPF)

Automatic Regeneration 3-4

DEF controller 6-7

information 3-6 functionality / notification
diesel oxidation catalyst 6-5 system 3-4, 6-5

DEF dosing unit 6-7

Aftertreatment System information 3-6
diesel particulate filter 6-5
DEF dosing valve 6-7

diesel particulate filter (DPF)

DEF Module 6-7

Aftertreatment
Tampering 6-4 System Description

DPF regeneration
Automatic 3-13
3-6
Regeneration
C three-position regeneration
switch 3-4
differential pressure sensor 6-5 Caution 1-5

diesel oxidation catalyst 6-5

functionality / notification
two-position regeneration
freezing 6-12 Cleaning 3-4, 6-5

diesel particulate filter 6-5

information 3-7
switch 3-4, 3-5
indicator lamps 6-5 Consumer information 6-3

high exhaust system

diesel particulate filter (DPF)

recommendations and
differential pressure sensor 6-5

C temperature 3-8

Contamination/Incorrect Fluid 6-12

specifications 6-8 Caution 1-5 Controlling the Regeneration

freezing 6-12
notification regeneration is

regeneration 6-5
indicator lamps 6-5

Cleaning
required3-4,3-9

6-5 DProcess 3-4

regeneration switch

SCR catalyst 6-7 Consumer information 6-3

parked regeneration 3-13
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
recommendations and

selective catalytic reduction (three-position) 3-5

6-10
specifications 6-8
regeneration (START)Fluid
Contamination/Incorrect switch 3-15

6-12 alternate DEF names

(SCR) 6-7 regeneration switch

regeneration 6-5
stoppingthe
Controlling an Regeneration
automatic or parked
contamination or
soot 6-5 (two-position) 3-5
7
SCR catalyst 6-7
regeneration
Process 3-4 3-16
incorrect fluid 6-12
storage, handling and disposal 6-8 warning lamps 3-6

Index-1

Index-1
 Index

Controls
regeneration switch
alternate DEF names 6-10

disposal 6-11
aftertreatment system (ATS) 3-3

freezing 6-12
G (two-position) 3-5
Q contamination or incorrect

controlling the regeneration

General
SCR Information
component 1-6
failure –
Quick Reference
fluid 6-12
Guide 3-10
handling 6-11
process 3-4
emergency vehicles 3-25
disposal 6-11

recommendations and
DEF level warning table –
SCR component failure –
freezing 6-12

specifications 6-8
emergency vehicles 3-23
non-emergency vehicles 3-22

S handling 6-11

storage 6-10
DEF level warning table –
H SCR system 3-18

Safety
recommendations and

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Handling about this manual 1-3

non-emergency vehicles 3-20
stopping an automatic or parked
specifications 6-8

Recommendations and diesel exhaust3-16

fluid 6-11 caution example 1-5

DEF quality – emergency
regeneration storage 6-10

Specifications 6-8 Hydrocarbon (HC) 3-4, 6-5 general information 1-6

vehicles 3-24
three-position regeneration
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

Diesel illustrations example 1-6

DEFParticulate Filter (DPF)
quality – non-emergency
switch 3-4
Gauge 3-18

introduction 1-3
vehicles 3-21
6-5
System 3-3, 3-4, two-position regeneration
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)

diesel oxidation note example 1-5

diesel particulate filter (DPF)
switch 3-4
Recommendations and

catalyst (DOC)
system 3-4
3-4
I warning lamps 3-6

safety alerts 1-4

Specifications 6-8

DPF 3-4 hydrocarbon Idling in Freezing Temperatures 3-15 warning example 1-4
DPF regeneration 3-13
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Safety Alerts 1-4
functionality3-4
(HC) doser Illustrations 1-6
Disposal
/ notification

information 3-7

D
Information
System 3-3, 3-4, 6-5

Selective Catalytic
diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) 3-4

dieselexhaust
exhaustsystem

fluid 6-11 DEF aftertreatment

Level Warning description
Table – Emergency
Reduction (SCR)
high 6-3 DPF 3-4

Doser 3-4 Vehicles 3-23

System 6-7
temperature 3-8
hydrocarbon (HC) doser 3-4

Doser 6-5 DEF Level Warning Table –

Soot 3-4, 6-5
notification regeneration is
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning

Non-Emergency Vehicles 3-20

Specifications
required 3-9
NDEF Quality – Emergency

Lamp Symbol 3-6

diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 6-8

parked regeneration 3-13
Note 1-5 3-24
Disposal

F regeneration (START) switch 3-15

Vehicles Stopdiesel
an Automatic or Parked
exhaust fluid 6-11

Freezing 6-12 switch

DEF Quality – Non-Emergency
Regeneration 3-13
regeneration Doser 3-4, 3-18

Functionality / Notification Vehicles 3-21

Storage
(three-position) 3-5
Doser 6-5

7 Information 3-6 PDiesel Exhaust Fluid

diesel
DPF exhaust fluid
Regeneration 6-10
3-13

Passive Regeneration 3-6

Index-2

Index -2
 Index

F N about this manual 1-3

T
Freezing 6-12
Note 1-5
caution example 1-5

Tampering / Notification

Functionality Notification of High Exhaust System

general information 1-6

Aftertreatment
Information 3-7
System 6-4 Temperature 3-8
illustrations example 1-6

Notification Regeneration is
introduction 1-3

G Required 3-9
note example 1-5

W Information
General 1-6

safety alerts 1-4

warning example 1-4

Warning 1-4 P Safety Alerts 1-4

H Parked Regeneration 3-13

SCR Component Failure – Emergency

Handling
Passive Regeneration 3-7
Vehicles 3-25

diesel exhaust fluid 6-11

SCR Component Failure –

High Exhaust System Temperature

(HEST) Warning Lamp Symbo 3-6

Q Non-Emergency Vehicles 3-22

Quick Reference Guide 3-12

Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)

High Exhaust System Temperature

System 3-18, 6-7

Notification 3-8
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)

Hydrocarbon (HC) 3-4, 6-5

R gauge 3-18

Regeneration (START) Switch 3-15

Soot 3-4, 6-5

Regeneration is Required

I
Notification 3-9

Specifications

diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) 6-8

Idle 3-10
Regeneration Switch
Stop an Automatic or Parked

Idling in Freezing Temperatures 3-17

three-position 3-5
Regeneration 3-16

Illustrations 1-6
two-position 3-5
Storage

Information

diesel exhaust fluid 6-10

aftertreatment description 6-3

S Switches

7
Safety

Index-3

Index-3
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