operators_manual
Table Of Contents
- Safety
- Using this Manual
- Safety Alerts
- Illustrations
- General Safety Instructions
- Data Recorder
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Repairs
- Additional Sources of Information
- Cab Access
- How to Access the Upper Bunk
- Deckplate Access
- How to open the hood
- Seat
- What to do before starting the vehicle
- Vehicle Loading
- Visual inspection while approaching the vehicle
- Daily Checks
- Weekly Checks
- Systems Check
- Emergency
- Roadside Assistance
- Low Air Alarm
- Stop Engine Light
- Low Oil Pressure
- Engine is Overheating
- How to Inspect and Replace a Fuse
- Where are the Fuses Located?
- How to Jump Start a Battery
- 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
- Peterbilt Digital Display Controls
- Peterbilt Digital Display
- Selecting a View
- Configure Settings
- Drive Summary
- Driver Rewards (option)
- Driver Performance Assistant (option)
- Bulb Check
- Guide to the Warning Symbols
- ADAS Camera Fault
- Axle, Stability Control (Option)
- Axle, Traction Control
- Brakes, Antilock Brake System
- Brake, Park Brake
- Brakes, Low Air
- Brakes, Trailer Antilock Brake System
- Cruise Control
- Differential, Inter-Axle Lock
- Dump Truck, Body Up
- Dump Truck, Gate
- Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Warning Light
- Emissions, High Exhaust System Temperature
- Emissions, Malfunction Indicator Light
- Engine, Check Engine
- Engine, Engine Block Heater
- Engine, Low Coolant Level
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown
- Engine, Retarder (Brake)
- Engine, Stop Engine
- Engine Wait-to-Start Light
- Emissions, Engine Derate
- Fifth Wheel Slide Unlocked
- Fifth Wheel Locked
- Fifth Wheel Unlocked
- Lights, High Beam
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Fault
- Fast Idle Control
- Refrigerator
- Seat Belt Fasten
- Tire Inflation (TPMS)
- Transmission, Auxiliary
- Transmission, Check
- Turn Signal, Left
- Turn Signal, Right
- Optional Gauges
- Dash Switches
- Axle, Differential Lock - Tridrive
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Dual
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Forward Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Rear Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Single Rear
- Axle, Diff-Lock - Steer
- Axle, Inter-Axle Differential Locked (Tandem)
- Axle, Two Speed
- Back Up Alarm Mute
- Batteries, Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD)
- Brakes, ABS Off-Road
- Brakes, Parking Brake Valve
- Brake, Trailer Hand
- Cab Dimmer Switch
- Dump Truck Gate
- Engine, Fan Override
- Engine, Heater
- Engine, Remote Throttle
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Manual)
- Engine, Overspeed Air Shutdown (Test)
- Engine, Under Hood Air Intake
- Exhaust, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration
- Fifth Wheel Slide
- Fuel Heater
- Generic Air, Accessory
- Generic, Spare SPARE
- Ignition Key Switch
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Disable
- Lights, Automatic
- Lights, Auxiliary
- Lights, Beacon
- Lights, Daytime Running (Override)
- Lights, Dome
- lights, Exterior lights Self Test
- 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
- Ignition Key Switch
- Exterior Lighting Self-Test
- Steering Column Controls
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Door Mounted Mirror Controls
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Sleeper Alarm Clock
- Cab Accessories
- Driving
- Starting and Operating
- Starting and Warming Up
- Engine Operations
- Indicators around the speedometer
- Engine Brake Operation
- Engine Brake Operation for a Vehicle with Automated Transmission
- How to Deactivate MAX Mode
- Engine Brake Indicator
- How to change Fast Idle Control (FIC) Speed
- How to Start the PTO
- Engine Fan Control
- Using a Winterfront
- How to Set the Shutdown Timer
- Engine Aftertreatment System
- Driver Assistance
- Transmission
- Brakes
- Axle and Suspension
- Trailer Operations
- Driving Tips and Techniques
- What to Consider when using a Sleeper Bunk
- 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
- Air System
- Dual Air System Function Test
- Air Dryer Maintenance
- Air Tanks
- Air Gauges and Air Leaks
- Air Compressor
- Brake System
- Cab Maintenance
- Cab Structure, Doors and Hoods
- Safety Restraint System - Inspection
- Cooling System Maintenance
- Electrical System
- Engine Aftertreatment System Power Requirements
- Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) (option)
- How to Replace a Headlight Bulb
- Aiming Headlights
- Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Relays
- Altering the Electrical System
- Vehicle CAN Bus
- Batteries
- Under Cab Battery Access
- In Cab Battery Access
- Cranking Battery Specification
- Removing Batteries
- Installing Batteries
- Replace Battery Box Cover
- Slow Battery Charging
- Alternator
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Engine Maintenance
- Frame
- Fuel System
- Front Axle and Suspension
- Heater and Air Conditioner Maintenance
- Noise and Emission Control
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Straps
- Rear Axle and Suspension
- Steering System
- Driveline
- Tires
- Wheels
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Transmission Maintenance
- Hydraulic Clutch
- Specification Reference Charts
- Information
- Index
fifth wheel will smoothly separate
from the trailer.
Suspension Dump Symbol
9. Ease tractor forward, clearing the
trailer.
10. If the rear suspension was
deflated, return rear suspension to
its normal height.
Air-Controlled Sliding Fifth Wheel
(option)
Vehicles that have an air-controlled sliding
fifth wheel have a fifth wheel slider lock
controlled by a switch on the accessory
switch panel. To operate this type of lock,
move the switch to the appropriate
position. By placing the switch in the
UNLOCK position, you can slide the fifth
wheel to various positions to adjust weight
distribution. There is a guard on this switch
to protect you against accidentally
activating or releasing the lock.
WARNING
Do not move the fifth wheel while the
tractor-trailer is in motion. Your load
could shift suddenly, causing you to
lose control of the vehicle, which can
result in an accident. Never operate
the vehicle with the switch in the UN-
LOCK position. Always inspect the
fifth wheel after you lock the switch to
be sure the fifth wheel lock is engag-
ed. Failure to comply may result in
property damage, personal injury, or
death.
How to Slide the Fifth Wheel
WARNING
DO NOT move the fifth wheel while
the tractor-trailer is in motion. Your
load could shift suddenly, causing you
to lose control of the vehicle. Never
operate the vehicle with the switch in
the UNLOCK position. Always inspect
the fifth wheel after you lock the switch
to be sure the fifth wheel slide lock is
engaged. Failure to comply may result
in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
WARNING
Do not attempt to slide the fifth wheel
until all persons and obstacles are
clear of the vehicle.
NOTE
This procedure assumes a connected
trailer. The trailer kingpin must be
locked within the fifth wheel when
changing slide positions.
1. Position the tractor and trailer in a
straight line on firm, level ground.
2. Place the tractor in neutral, and set
the tractor and trailer parking
brakes.
3. Unlock the slide by repositioning
the Fifth Wheel Slide switch.
DRIVING - Trailer Operations
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