operators_manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety
- Emergency
- Roadside Assistance
- Low Air Alarm
- Stop Engine Light
- Low Oil Pressure
- Engine is Overheating
- How to Inspect and Replace a Fuse
- How to Jump Start a Battery
- Where are the fuses located?
- How to Recover a Vehicle
- Manually Release the Parking Brake
- Recovery Hitch
- How to use a Recovery Hitch
- How to Prepare the Axles for Towing
- How to Manually Lock a Differential
- Recovery Hitch Capacities
- Best Practices for Recovery Rigging
- Returning to Service After Recovering
- What to do if the Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Snow or Ice
- Towing the Vehicle
- Controls
- Instrument Cluster
- Bulb Check
- Warning Lights
- Guide to the Warning Symbols
- Axle, Traction Control
- Axle, Stability Control (Option)
- Axle, Front Driven
- Axle, Oil Temperature (Forward or Rear)
- Brakes, Antilock Brake System
- Brake, Park Brake
- Brakes, Trailer Antilock Brake System
- Emissions, High Exhaust System Temperature
- Emissions, Malfunction Indicator Light
- Emissions, Engine Derate
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Light
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Lamp
- Fifth Wheel Slide Unlocked
- Fifth Wheel Locked
- Fifth Wheel Unlocked
- Engine, Check Engine
- Engine, Low Coolant Level
- Engine, Coolant Temperature
- Engine, Oil Temperature
- Engine, Oil Pressure
- Voltmeter
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown
- Engine, Retarder (Brake)
- Engine, Stop Engine
- Engine Wait-to-Start Light
- Engine, Air Filter Restriction
- Fuel Filter Restriction
- Lights, High Beam
- Seat Belt Fasten
- Tire Inflation (TPMS)
- Transmission, Check
- Transmission, Neutral
- Turn Signal, Left
- Turn Signal, Right
- Gauges
- Peterbilt Digital Display
- Display Notifications
- Views
- Menu
- Post Trip
- Menu Control Switch
- Ignition Key Switch
- Secondary Ignition Switch
- Exterior Lighting Self-Test (ELST)
- Steering Column Controls
- Rear Suspension Controls
- How to Use the Turn Signal
- How to Turn on High Beams
- How to Momentarily Flash High Beams
- How to Flash Marker and Clearance Lights
- Operate the Windshield Wipers
- How to Spray Windshield Washer Fluid
- Trailer Brake Hand Valve
- Dash Switches
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Dual
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Forward Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Steer
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear
- Axle, Inter-Axle Differential Locked (Tandem)
- Axle, Differential Lock - Tridrive
- Axle, Two Speed
- Batteries, Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
- Brakes, ABS Off-Road
- Brakes, Parking Brake Valve
- Cab Dimmer Switch
- Dump Truck Gate
- Engine, Brake On/Off
- Engine, Cruise Control On/Off
- Engine, Cruise Control Set/Resume
- Engine, Fan Override
- Engine, Heater
- Engine, Remote Throttle
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Manual)
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Test)
- Exhaust, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
- Fifth Wheel Slide
- Fuel Heater
- Generic Air, Accessory
- Generic, Spare SPARE
- Ignition Key Switch
- Lights, Auxiliary
- Lights, Beacon
- Lights, Daytime Running (Override)
- Lights, Dome
- Lights, Flood
- Lights, Flood (Spare)
- Lights, Fog
- Lights, Hazard
- Lights, Headlight
- Lights, Marker/Clearance
- Lights, Marker/Clearance/Trailer
- Lights, Park Light
- Lights, Spot
- Mud and Snow Traction Control
- Pintle Hook
- Power Take-off (PTO)
- Power Take-off (PTO), Forward
- Power Take-off (PTO), Rear
- Suspension, Axle, Pusher
- Suspension, Axle, Tag
- Suspension, Dump
- Suspension, Air Retention
- Suspension, Third Axle Lift
- Trailer Air Supply
- Trailer, Axle (3rd Axle) Lift
- Trailer, Axle Lift Forward
- Trailer, Axle Lift Rear
- Trailer, Belly Dump
- Trailer, Dump Gate
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Center
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Front
- Trailer, Belly Dump Gate Rear
- Trailer, Hotline
- Trailer, Suspension Air Dump
- Transmission, Transfer Case
- Transmission, Transfer Case Two-Speed
- Winch Clutch
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioner Control Panel
- How to Manually Control the Cab Air Conditioner
- Left Hand Accessories Overhead
- Right Hand Accessories Overhead for Dual Sit Steer Applications
- Radio Stereo System (option)
- Driving
- Starting and Operating
- Starting and Warming Up
- Engine Operations
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Axle and Suspension
- Trailer Operation
- Engine Aftertreatment System
- Driving Tips and Techniques
- Stopping the Vehicle
- Maintenance
- New Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
- First Day
- First 50-100 mi / 80-160 km
- First 500 mi / 800 km
- First 2,000 mi / 3,218 km
- First 3,000-5,000 mi / 4,800-8,000 km
- Maintenance Schedule
- At first 15,000 mi / 24,000 km or at first PM
- Component Specific Intervals
- Every 15,000 mi / 24,000 km / Monthly
- Every 25,000 mi / 40,000 km / 6 Months
- Every 30,000 mi / 48,000 km
- Every 60,000 mi / 96,000 km / 6 Months
- Every 120,000 mi / 192,000 km / Annually
- Every 240,000 mi / 384,000 km
- Every 300,000 mi / 480,000 km / 6,750 Hours / 3 Years
- Every 500,000 mi / 800,000 km / 5 years
- Every 750,000 mi / 1,200,000 km/ 24,000 Hours / 8 years
- Lubricants
- Checking Oil Level
- Inspect Power Steering Fluid
- Air System
- Dual Air System Function Test
- Air Dryer Maintenance
- Air Tanks
- Air Gauges and Air Leaks
- Air Compressor
- Brake System
- Cab Maintenance
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Safety Restraint System - Inspection
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Electrical System
- Engine Aftertreatment System Power Requirements
- Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (option)
- Vehicle Light Bulb Specifications
- Aiming Headlights
- Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
- Altering the Electrical System
- Vehicle CAN Bus
- Batteries
- Cranking Battery Specification
- Removing Batteries
- Installing Batteries
- Slow Battery Charging
- Alternator
- Engine Maintenance
- Fuel System
- Frame
- Front Axle and Suspension
- Heater and Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Noise and Emission Control
- Rear Axle and Suspension
- Steering System
- Driveline
- Tires
- Wheels
- Transmission Maintenance
- Mechanical Clutch
- Specification Reference Charts
- Information
- Index
Another place to learn more about trucking
is from local truck driving schools. Contact
one near you to learn about courses they
of
fer. Federal and state agencies such as
the department of licensing also have
information. The Interstate Commerce
Commission can give you information
about regulations governing transportation
across state lines.
Cab Access
WARNING
Always reinstall steps before entering
the
cab or accessing the deck plate.
Without steps you could slip and fall.
Failure to comply may result in person-
al injury or death.
WARNING
Keep steps clean. Clean any fuel, oil,
or
grease off the steps before entering
the cab or accessing the deck plate.
Stepping on a slippery surface can
cause a fall which may result in death
or personal injury.
Be careful whenever you get into or out of
your vehicle’
s cab. Always maintain at
least three points of contact with your
hands on the grab handles and your feet
on the steps.
SAFETY - Cab Access
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