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
NOTE
If equipped with a three-piece roof fair-
ing, DO NOT DRIVE WITH ROOF
FAIRING FOLDED DOWN, since the
marker lamps will not be effective in
that position.
Perform these basic inspection steps
before operating the vehicle.
1. Check the overall appearance and
condition. Are windows, mirrors,
and lights clean and unobstructed?
2. Is the air-intake opening clear of
obstructions?
3. Check beneath the vehicle. Are
there signs of fuel, oil, or water
leaks?
4. Check for damaged, loose, or
missing parts. Are there parts
showing signs of excessive wear or
lack of lubrication? Have a qualified
mechanic examine any
questionable items and repair them
without delay.
5. Check your load. Is it secured
properly?
Daily Checks
NOTE
These checks are in addition to, not in
place of, Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations. These regulations may
be purchased by writing to: Superin-
tendent of Documents U.S. Govern-
ment Printing Office Bookstore 710 N.
Capitol St. N.W. Washington, DC
20402, or ContactCenter@gpo.gov.
Engine
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power steering fluid
• Engine belt
• Fuel filter (water separator) Fuel
System on page 273
• Windshield washer fluid
• Battery cables - check the
condition of the battery and
alternator cables for signs of
chafing or rubbing. Make sure that
all clamps (straps) holding the
cables are present and in good
working order.
• Hood latch
• Brake lines and hoses
• Steering components - check
pitman arm, drag link, tie rod,
steering shaft and power steering
hoses, etc., for loose, broken, or
missing parts.
• Hydraulic clutch fluid
Chassis and Cab Exterior
• Lamps - are any exterior lamps
cracked or damaged? Perform an
exterior lamp test. See Exterior
Lighting Self-Test on page 107 for
more information.
• Is the air-intake opening clear of
obstructions?
• Window and mirrors - clean and
adjusted?
• Tires, wheels and hubs Tires on
page 290 Wheels on page 294 and
Systems Check on page 37
• Suspension components - check
for loose or missing fasteners.
Check damage to springs or other
suspension parts such as cracks,
gouges, distortions, bulges or
chafing.
SAFETY - Daily Checks
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