OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Table Of Contents
- How to Use This Manual
- Safety Signals
- Vehicle Safety
- How to Find What You Want
- A Special Word About Repairs
- Shop Manuals
- Preventive Maintenance Section
- Additional Sources of Information
- Start–Up
- Instruments and Controls
- Introduction
- Warning Lights and Buzzer
- Self Test
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Tachometer
- Coolant (Water) Temperature Gauge
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
- Dual Air Pressure Gauge (Air Reservoir)
- Fuel Gauge
- Voltmeter (option)
- Transmission Temperature Gauge (option)
- Air Filter Restriction Indicator (option)
- Headlight Switch
- Daytime Running Lights (option)
- Panel Lights
- ID and Clearance Lights
- Windshield Wipers/Washer
- Ignition Key Switch
- Parking Brake
- Cruise Control Switch
- Hand Throttle Control
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Accessories
- Seats
- Steering Column and Mirrors
- Operating the Engine
- Operating the Transmission
- Using the Brake System
- Operating the Rear/Drive Axle
- More Driving Tips and Techniques
- Vehicle Recovery and Spring Brakes
- Shut–Down
- Introduction
- Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication
- Engine Maintenance
- Cooling System
- Brake System
- Air System
- Tires and Wheels
- Heater and Air Conditioner
- Electrical System
- Cab Maintenance
- Transmission and Clutch
- Steering and Driveline
- Front Axle and Suspension
- Rear Axle and Suspension
- Frame and Fifth Wheel
- Noise and Emission Control
- Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification
Introduction
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PB1318 3/01 Model 330
A Special Word About Repairs
This is not a repair or workshop manual. Your Peterbilt
Dealer’s Service Center is the best place to have your Model
330 repaired. You can find Peterbilt dealers all over the coun-
try with the equipment and trained personnel to quickly get
you back on the road—and to keep you there.
Your Model 330 is a complex machine. Anyone attempting
repairs on it needs good mechanical training, proper specifi-
cations, and proper tools. If you are sure you meet these
qualifications, then you can probably perform some repairs
yourself. But if you are not an experienced mechanic, or do
not have the right equipment or training, please leave the
repairs to an authorized service facility. They are the ones
equipped to do the job safely and correctly.
WARNING! Do not attempt repair work without
sufficient training, service manuals, and the
proper tools. You could be injured, or you could
make your vehicle unsafe. Do only those tasks
you are fully qualified to do.
Shop Manuals
If you do decide to do complex repair work, you will need the
Medium Duty Maintenance Manual. It contains service pro-
cedures, parts information, and supporting material on major
components in your vehicle, such as Suspensions, Drive-
lines, Axles, and the Heater/Air Conditioner.
Listed below are manuals available from your Peterbilt
Dealer. (There is a charge for these manuals.) Please pro-
vide the Chassis Serial Number when ordering, to be sure
you get the correct manuals for your vehicle.
Medium Duty Maintenance Manual
. This manual includes
detailed service procedures specifically compiled for the
components on your vehicle, including: electrical information,
maintenance, disassembly, assembly, repairs, overhaul, and
troubleshooting procedures. The information contained in
this manual is the same used by Peterbilt dealers.
Medium Duty Master Parts Catalog
. Contains illustrated
parts lists with drawings and exploded views for MODEL 330
series vehicles.










