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Engine Overspeed
WARNING:
Do not operate the engine at high engine speeds while the vehicle is stationary. This can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty and can result in serious injury. |
Your vehicle has an engine speed limiter that helps increase engine performance. A narrow red line on the tachometer face indicates the standard maximum engine speed. The red line thickens where the engine speed enters the overspeed limiter.
The system allows a maximum of three seconds of engine overspeed. After this, the engine speed limiter reduces engine speed and holds it at a predetermined limit. Once the engine speed drops below the predetermined limit, the system resets and permits a further three seconds of engine overspeed.
Note:
Do not run the engine at high engine speeds until it reaches the normal operating temperature.