Operator's Manual

Truck Utility, Light 4 x 4 Military Design Iltis Canadian Series
Issued on Authority of the Chief of the Defence Staff
OPI: DSVPM
1985-7-15
1997-10-25 Ch 2

1.This manual contains operating instructions for the Truck, Utility, Light, 4×4, Military Design, litis Canadian Series. The manual also includes maintenance instructions at an operator's level.

2.The manual provides the operator with the necessary information for safe and trouble-free operation of the truck.

3.All correspondence concerning this manual should be directed to:

1.The Light Utility Trucks are divided into the following configurations:

2.The Light Utility series of trucks is designed for use over all types of road, cross-crountry terrain, and all weather conditions. The truck will ford hard bottom bodies of water, to a depth of 60 cm (23.6 in.) without special fording equipment. Figure 1-2-1 illustrates the Basic Light Utility Truck.

3.Trucks are powered by a 4-cylinder 1.7 litre gasoline engine. A five-speed manual transmission which includes a cross-country gear, is coupled to the front and rear differentials which in turn direct power to the front and rear wheels.

4.Single wheels are fitted to both the front and rear axles.

5.This vehicle has two separate brake systems:

6.The Light Utility Trucks are equipped with electrical connectors and pintle hooks, making them suitable for towing trailers.

7.The trucks are equipped with removable, canvas-covered superstructures which provide all-weather protection for the driver and passengers. Four separate doors are removable.

8.A spare wheel assembly (tire and rim) mounted on the rear of the body, provides an emergency spare wheel assembly change for vehicle or trailer.

9.Figures 1-2-2, 1-2-3, 1-2-4, 1-2-5, 1-2-6, and 1-2-7 contain, in tabular form, data of the basic truck series.

10.Identification, instruction and precautionary plates and decals are located on the vehicle. See Figure 1-2-8 for their locations. Figure 1-2-9 illustrates these items.

1.Figure 2-1-1 illustrates the location of vehicle gauges, instruments and indicators, except those located in the speedometer head, which will be found in Figure 2-1-2. Paragraphs describing those items found in each illustration use bracketed numbers to refer to call-outs.

2.This gauge, see Figure 2-1-1 (8), indicates the engine oil pressure when the engine is running. When driving, normal pressure is 200 kPa at approximately 2,000 rpm at normal operating temperature. Lower oil pressure readings are normal at idle.

3.This gauge (11) indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. Normal operating temperature is 90°C to 95°C.

4.This gauge (13) indicates the condition of the batteries and whether the charging system is charging the batteries. When the accessory switch is turned on, the gauge indicator should be in the green zone, if the batteries are adequately charged. When the engine is running, the gauge indicator should be in the green zone, indicating that the charging system is working.

5.When lit, the red warning light (10) indicates that the rear differential lock is engaged.

6.When lit, the amber warning light (12) indicates that the front wheel drive is disengaged. This is an abnormal driving condition. Four-wheel drive should be selected as soon as possible.

7.The brake warning light (9) lights when the hand brake is engaged and/or when the fluid in either brake fluid reservoir is low.

8.The speedometer, see Figure 2-1-2 (1), indicates the forward speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour. The odometer, (10) in the lower centre of the speedometer, indicates the total kilometers travelled by the vehicle up to six digits.

9.When the accessory switch is on, the gasoline gauge (2) indicates the approximate quantity of gasoline in the gasoline tank. The tank holds 82 litres. When the needle reaches the beginning of the reserve zone, there are about 10 litres of gasoline in the tank.

10.The oil pressure warning light (5) will light when the oil pressure drops below 45 kPa indicating that the oil pressure is below operating level. The red warning light will light when the accessory switch is turned on and should go out as the engine starts. If the light comes on while driving, immediately stop and check the engine oil level (refer to Part 7, Section 3, "Operator Maintenance Instructions" and Part 7, Sections 5, "Troubleshooting").

11.The battery/alternator warning light (7) shows red if the alternator is not providing current to the vehicle electrical system. If this occurs, stop the engine and check the drive belts. Do not drive without a drive belt as the alternator and coolant pump are not being driven.

12.The red warning light (8) will light at 120°C to indicate that the engine temperature is too high. When driving at slow speed for extended periods during hot weather, excessive engine speed may cause overheating. Shift up to the next higher gear if this can be done without lugging the engine and without using full throttle. If not, reduce engine speed. If the light does not go out shortly afterwards, park the vehicle and allow engine to cool at a fast idle (refer to Part 7, Section 3, "Operator Maintenance Instructions" and Part 7, Sections 5, "Troubleshooting").

13.The engine oil temperature warning light (9) will light when the engine oil temperature is too high. High oil temperature is caused by excessive engine coolant temperature (see paragraph 12) and excessive engine load. Reduce engine load by working the vehicle less hard. If the light does not go out very shortly afterwards, park vehicle and allow engine to cool at a fast idle until the light goes out, then stop engine and check oil level (refer to Part 7, Section 3, "Operator Maintenance Instructions" and Part 7, Sections 5, "Troubleshooting").

14.When flashing, the green light (6) indicates that one of the following lighting systems is in operation:

The directional turn signal indicator is engaged by the turn signal lever.

15.The green light (4) when lit, indicates that the trailer turning signals are operating correctly. When there is not a trailer in tow, the indicator light will flash once when the turn signals are engaged.

16.When lit, the blue light (3) indicates the headlight high beams are on.

1.The master light switch assembly (3), see Figure 2-1-1, is composed of the following:

(1) BLACKOUT DRIVE - Iiluminates the blackout drive light and the front and rear blackout marker lights.
(2) BLACKOUT MARKER - Illuminates front and rear blackout marker lights only.

(3) OFF - When the main switch lever is in the “OFF” position, no lights will illuminate.
(4) STOPLIGHT - Allows the service drive stoplight to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed.
(5) SERVICE DRIVE - Illuminates the headlights and taillights and allows the service stoplight to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed.

(1) PANEL BRIGHT - Illuminates the panel lights. The panel lights can be illuminated when the main switch lever is in any position other than “OFF”.
(2) DIM - Lowers the brightness of the panel lights.
(3) OFF - All lights controlled by the auxiliary switch lever are off.
(4) PARK - Illuminates only the service park lights.

2.The turn signal lights will not function unless the main switch lever is in either the “SERVICE DRIVE” or “STOPLIGHT” position. The turn signal lights lever (2), Figure 2-1-1, can be placed in any of four positions:

3.The accessory switch (4) has two positions; the switch lever is moved clockwise to the “ON” position and counterclockwise to the “OFF” position. The accessory switch activates the following circuits:

4.Press the starter button (18) to crank the engine for starting. Release the button as soon as the engine starts. The button is spring loaded and returns automatically to the off position.

5.The windshield wipers and washer work only when the accessory switch is “ON”. The control lever (6) may be used in the following positions:

6.The control knob labelled “TEMP” (17) controls the amount of heat inside the vehicle. When the knob is fully out, maximum heat is available. Heat is off when the control is pushed all the way in.

7.The heater blower switch (16) controls the flow of air through the heating system. The accessory switch must be on for the blower to operate. The lower half of the heater blower switch controls the two blower speeds:

Push the top half of the switch to turn the blower off. To defrost the windshield, ensure that both heater footwell vents (14) are closed.

8.The hazard warning light switch (15) can be used when the main light switch lever is in the “SERVICE DRIVE” or the “STOPLIGHT” position. To turn on the hazard warning lights, press the lower half of the switch. The front and rear turn signal lights will flash. To turn off the hazard warning lights, press the top half of the switch.

9.The choke control (19) regulates the choke when starting a cold engine. Pull out the choke control before pressing the starting button and gradually push in as the engine warms.

10.The horn plate (20) is located in the centre of the steering wheel. Pressure applied anywhere to the plate will sound the horn.

11.Controls the carburetor throttle. To adjust the carburetor throttle using the throttle control (7) depress the accelerator pedal to open the carburetor throttle to the desired setting. While still depressing the accelerator pedal, pull out the throttle control until it holds the carburetor throttle at the desired setting. Turn the throttle control one quarter turn clockwise to lock into position. Release the accelerator pedal. To release the throttle control, turn one quarter turn counterclockwise and push in.

12.The vehicle is equipped with two quick-release windshield locking levers (1), one on each side of the dash at the bottom corners of the windshield, which lock the windshield in the upright position. To release the two fasteners from the hooks on the windshield frame, pull up on the release handles and swing the clamps free of the windshield hooks.

13.Pull open the heater footwell vents (14) to direct the flow of air in the heater system downward to the footwell. The amount of air directed downward can be controlled by adjusting the vent openings; when the vents are completely closed, all air flow is directed to the windshield vent openings.

14.The vehicle is always operated in four-wheel drive. To disengage four-wheel drive, push the lever down. To engage four-wheel drive, pull the lever up. Four-wheel drive can be engaged and disengaged when the vehicle is in motion. The actual engagement which occurs with a slight time delay , is effected by spring pressure on the transaxle linkage. The vehicle can be driven in any gear when the four-wheel drive mode is engaged. A light on the dash will come on when the vehicle is in two-wheel drive, see Figure 2-2-2, indicating an abnormal driving condition.

15.To engage the rear differential lock, pull up on the rear differential lock lever, see Figure 2-2-2. The vehicle may be stationary or moving forward or reverse at low speeds. Do not engage the rear differential lock at high speeds or if the rear wheels are spinning. Disengage when not required.

16.To apply the hand brake, see Figure 2-2-2, pull up the hand brake lever. To release, push the hand brake lever all the way down. The knurled knob, located at the end of the hand brake lever, controls the hand brake cable tension. With the brake off, turn the knob left to tighten the cable and right to slacken. The warning light will come on when the brake is applied.

17.The shift pattern, engraved on the knob of the transmission shift lever, see Figure 2-2-3, shows the position of the gear lever in the various gear positions. Cross-country (G) and reverse (R) gears cannot be engaged unless the collar on the shift lever is lifted. Wait a few seconds, with the clutch pedal fully depressed, before engaging reverse. The cross-country gear can be engaged only when the vehicle is in four-wheel drive. The vehicle must be completely stopped before engaging the cross-country gear.