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
Noise and Emission Control Preventive Maintenance
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PB1318 3/01 Model 330
NOISE AND EMISSION CONTROL
Noise Emission Warranty
Peterbilt Motors Company warrants to the first person who
purchases this vehicle (for purposes other than resale) and to
each subsequent purchaser: that this vehicle, as manufac-
tured by Peterbilt Motors Company, was designed, built and
equipped to conform, at the time it left Peterbilt’s control, with
all applicable U.S. EPA Noise Control Regulations.
This warranty covers this vehicle as designed, built and
equipped by Peterbilt, and is not limited to any particular part,
component or system of the vehicle manufactured by Peter-
bilt. Defects in design, assembly or in any part, component or
system of the vehicle as manufactured by Peterbilt, which at
the time it left Peterbilt’s control caused noise emissions to
exceed Federal standards, are covered by this warranty for
the life of the vehicle.
Tampering with Noise Control System
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing
thereof:
1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person
other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or
replacement, of any device or element of design incorpo-
rated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise con-
trol prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser
or while it is in use, or
2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element of
design has been removed or rendered inoperative by
any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the
acts listed below:
Air Intake System
• Removing or rendering inoperative the air cleaner/silenc-
ers or intake piping.
Engine Cooling System
• Removing or rendering inoperative the fan clutch.
• Removing the fan shroud.










