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
- Speed Limit
- 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 Headlight Bulbs
- 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
Component Specific Intervals
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Drive Axle (Dana) - Axle Housing Drive Axle - Dana on page
286
Drive Axle (Meritor Line Haul / ON HIGHWAY) Drive Axle - Meritor on page 287
Drive Axle (Meritor City Delivery / OFF HIGHWAY) Drive Axle - Meritor on page 287
Front Axle - Vocational (PACCAR) - Kingpin Bushings, Thrust Bearings, and Tie Rod Ball Ends (OFF-HIGHWAY)
• Lubricate with approved grease. Weekly regardless of mileage. (Refer to Front Axle and Suspension on page 275 for
maintenance instructions.)
Front Axle - Vocational (PACCAR) - Steering Knuckle Spindles, Thrust Bearings, Kingpins, Drawkeys, Tie Rod Ends, Steering Stops,
and Bushings (OFF-HIGHWAY)
• Inspect for wear and damage and for endplay. Shim or replace as required. Weekly regardless of mileage. (Refer to Front Axle
and Suspension on page 275 for maintenance instructions.)
Eaton Automated or PACCAR Transmission (Only) - Lubrication (OFF-HIGHWAY)
• Perform maintenance on the air dryer - 360,000 miles/576,000 km (Refer to Air Dryer Maintenance on page 236 for
maintenance instructions.)
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• Drain lubricant while warm. Flush each unit with clean flushing oil. (Refer to Transmission Maintenance on page 298 for
maintenance instructions.)
Air Intake - Air filter
• Replace the engine intake air filter element. Every 12 months or when required by air restriction indicator or required by the
engine manufacturers operator manual. (Refer to Air Intake System on page 271 for maintenance instructions.)
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Ensure that all maintenance intervals leading up to this point are repeated during this interval prior to the completion of
those listed here.
MAINTENANCE - Component Specific Intervals
202 Y53-6110-1A1 (01/21)
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