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
Type of Lubricant On-Highway Mi. (km) Maximum Change
Interval
On/Off Highway Severe
Service Mi. (km)
Maximum Change
Interval
Eaton-Approved
Synthetic in axle with
extended drain interval
option
350,000 (560,000)
Drive Axle - Meritor
Drain and replace the lubricant.
Meritor Axle Lubrication
NOTE
Axles utilized in 100% off-highway use
are not eligible for Meritor's Advanced
Lube Rear Drive Axle program.
Under Meritor’s Advanced Lube Rear Drive
Axle program, the axles listed below are
exempt from an initial lubricant change:
Available Advanced Lube Axles
RS-19-145 RS-26-180 RT-40-145P RT-46-160
RS-21-145 RS-30-180 SQ-100A RT-46-160P
RS-23-160 RT-34-145 SQ-100AP RT-52-160
RS-23-161 RT-34-145P RT-44-145 RT-52-160P
RS-17-145 RS-23-180 RT-40-145 RT-44-145P
Meritor rear axles that do not appear on
the list above will continue to require an
initial drain at 3,000-5,000 miles
(4,800-8,000 km).
• Refer to the Meritor Field
Maintenance Manual for a
MAINTENANCE - Rear Axle and Suspension
286 Y53-6126-1A1 (01/21)
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