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For the installation and adjustment of the Jacobs® Engine Brake, Models 440 (STC engines) and 445 (CELECT™ engines), reference the installation and parts manuals. The installation manual and the parts manual can be purchased from a Jacobs® Engine Brake dealer or refer to the manufacturer at the following address:
The Jacobs® Manufacturing Company
Vehicle Equipment Division
22 East Dudley Town Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
U.S.A
Telephone: (203) 243-1441
For installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the Cummins® C Brake, reference the following publications:
- C-14C Model C Brake Troubleshooting and Repair Manual, Bulletin 3810473
- C-14C Model C Brake Installation Manual, Bulletin 3810484
- C-14 Engine Brake Operation and Maintenance Manual, Bulletin 3810256.
A compression brake is a device that uses the energy of the engine compression to provide vehicle retardation. Cummins® C Brakes provide the maximum retarding power at governed engine speeds; therefore, gear selection is important.
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Last Modified: 27-Sep-2011
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