Country Coach Exhaust Brake Tips

Guest Post:

Country Coach Exhaust Brake Tips

 

The exhaust brake is designed for frequent cycling during daily transit and can develop problems - such as a stiff or seized butterfly plate – with infrequent use. Starting the engine and stopping it before it has reached normal operational temperature will amplify the problem, particularly in humid conditions where moisture is developed within the engine and exhaust system at initial startup.

To avoid problems after periods of extended inactivity, here are a couple tips:

1) Lubricate all moving parts of the exhaust brake assembly every four months.

2) Periodically start your engine, allow it to reach full operating temperature, then with the engine not running, cycle the ignition switch from off to on several times to actuate the exhaust brake.

by James Jordan, former Country Coach Service Training Developer