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
Frame and Fifth Wheel Preventive Maintenance
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PB1318 3/01 Model 330
FRAME AND FIFTH WHEEL
Introduction
WARNING! Do not cut or splice frame rails or
drill through the top or bottom flanges. These
operations could affect frame rail strength lead-
ing to a failure resulting in serious personal
injury and/or an accident. Always leave frame
repairs to your
Peterbilt
Dealer.
Engine Painting
• Do not electrostatically paint electronically controlled
engines or vehicles with these engines.
Welding
• Observe these recommended procedures to protect
electronic systems during welding operations.
All Electronic Engines
Before welding on vehicles equipped with electronic engines,
the following precautions should be observed:
NOTE: Welding to frame rail may void frame rail war-
ranty.
• Disconnect all electronic connections to the vehicle bat-
teries.
• Remove battery power cable and insulate it from the
vehicle.
• Disconnect all Electronic Control Module (ECM) connec-
tors (on electronic engines).
• Do not use the ECM or engine ground stud for the
ground of the welding probe.
• Ensure that the ground connection for the welder is as
close to the weld point as possible. This ensures maxi-
mum weld current and minimum risk to damage of elec-
trical components on the vehicle.
• Turn engine OFF.
All Anti–Lock Braking Systems (ABS)
• Before welding anywhere on the vehicle, detach the ABS
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) connector and all other
electronic control units.