Give your staff an edge in a competitive market. Cost effective in-depth product training will provide them with the knowledge and confidence to excel. TMI courses in truck selection and application are self-paced and flexible, with no time away from the store, or travel costs.

For Isuzu personnel we recommend our Course IV.

Mid-Range diesels are the focus of Course IV, this ten-lesson course is ideal for those working with Isuzu medium duty trucks. A fully revised and updated 354 page textbook covering the latest in engine and drivetrain technologies.

Graduates complete a series of ten tests for these courses using the TMI textbook and Isuzu product data, then mail or fax the tests to TMI for grading. Grades and comments are often returned within one business day. The cost per enrollment for the Precision Truck Training Course IV is US$795.* Download the application and fax or call in the information for quickest service. Course materials are typically mailed within 24-hours.

And now the textbook for this course is available as an “eBook” on a compact disk in addition to the printed version. This is a $30 option for the course. Using the free Adobe Acrobat reader students can scroll through, read and search the textbook from almost any computer that can read a CD.

Here are some of the benefits of TMI training:

• You get quick and thorough training for your staff
• Graduates have more confidence with prospects
• Students are tested on the latest product information
• Graduates gain a working knowledge of the Isuzu product line and data books.
  
• The textbooks make a great long-term reference source
• Courses are self-paced and flexible, with no travel time or expense
• Your Satisfaction Assured:
  We will cancel the invoice if you are not satisfied.

* Discounts are available for group enrollments of five or more and also for cash payment—download the enrollment application and catalog sheet for this course for details, including overseas rates.

Class 4, 5, 6 Diesel Models
LESSON OUTLINE
Precision Truck Training
Course IV—Mid-Range Diesels

Lesson 1 Truck Weight Ratings: Classes and Groups, Chassis Types, Cab Types, Dimensions, Fuel Supplies and Costs.

Lesson 2 Inflation, Diesel vs. Gasoline, Depreciation, Expense Deductions, Leasing, Financing.

Lesson 3 Why Diesels are Fuel-Efficient, Engine Performance Terms and Measurements, Torque & Power, Inner Workings of Diesels, Engine Specifications, Engine Rebuildability.

Lesson 4 Axle Ratio—Key to Truck Performance, Geared Speed Equations, Power Demands, Calculating Top-Gear Performance, How to Determine Net Power Required.

Lesson 5 Low Speed Performance, How to Gear for Gradeability, Transmission Ratios and Geared Speeds, How to Make a Shift Chart, Rear Axle Functions, Types and Gearing.

Lesson 6 Selecting the Best Driveline Combination, Transmission Types, Clutches and Prop Shafts Power Take-Offs.

Lesson 7 Truck Weight Distribution, Body and Wheelbase Lengths, Guidelines for Gross Weight Distribution, Tractor-Semitrailer Weight Distribution and Dimensions.

Lesson 8 GAWRs and GVWR, Frame Designs, Front & Rear Suspensions, Steering Systems, Choosing Tires, Tire Sizes & Dimensions, Tire Types, Wheels and Rims.

Lesson 9 Brake Systems, U.S. FMVSS-121, Weight Transfer During Braking, Retarder Devices.
Lesson 10 Engine Temperature Control, Diesel Fuel Systems, Electrical Systems, Terms and Components, Special Bodies and Equipment, Final Result: The Right Truck for the Job.

Lesson 10M How to perform power, weight and cost calculations using metric formulas.

Index Subjects and Terms