OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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Table Of Contents

How to Use This Manual
Safety Signals
- WARNING
- CAUTION
- NOTE
Vehicle Safety
How to Find What You Want
A Special Word About Repairs
Shop Manuals
Preventive Maintenance Section
Additional Sources of Information
- Installed Equipment — Operator's Manuals
- Truck Driver's Handbook
- Other Sources
Start–Up
- Introduction
- Door Lock and Keys
- Cab and Frame Access
- Hood Hold Downs and Tilt
- Hood Safety Cable
- Safe Vehicle Operation
- Vehicle Loading
- Emergency Equipment
- Driver's Check List
Instruments and Controls
- Introduction
  - Instrument Index
- Warning Lights and Buzzer
- Self Test
- Speedometer and Odometer
- Tachometer
- Coolant (Water) Temperature Gauge
  - Engine Overheating
- Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
- Dual Air Pressure Gauge (Air Reservoir)
  - Air Loss Emergency Procedure
- Fuel Gauge
- Voltmeter (option)
- Transmission Temperature Gauge (option)
- Air Filter Restriction Indicator (option)
- Headlight Switch
- Daytime Running Lights (option)
- Panel Lights
  - To Operate the Panel Lights:
- ID and Clearance Lights
- Windshield Wipers/Washer
- Ignition Key Switch
- Parking Brake
  - - for trucks with hydraulic brakes:
  - Using the Parking Brake
- Cruise Control Switch
- Hand Throttle Control
Heating and Air Conditioning
- Introduction
- Controls
- Heating
- Defogging
- Cooling
Accessories
- Radio
- Cigarette Lighter
- Ashtray
- Air Operated Horn (Option)
- Glove Compartment
- Dome Light
Seats
- Introduction
- Seat Adjustment
  - Standard Driver's Seat
  - Driver's Seat with Air Suspension (Option)
- Safety Restraint Belts
- Tether Belts
  - Fixed Tethers
  - Tether Adjustment
- Komfort–Lok® Latch
- During Pregnancy
- Passengers
- Belt Damage and Repair
Steering Column and Mirrors
- Introduction
- Turn Signal/High Beam Switch
  - Turn Signals
  - High Beam
- Emergency Flasher Switch
- Trailer Brake Hand Valve
- Adjustable Steering Column (option)
- Horn
- Mirrors
  - Power Mirror (Option)
  - Heated Mirrors (Option)
Operating the Engine
- Introduction
- Starting Procedure — Normal Temperature
  - Use of Accelerator
- Starting Procedure — Cold Weather
  - Engine Block Heater (Option)
  - Cold Weather Starting—Air Intake Heater
- Engine Warm–Up and Idling
  - Warm–Up Procedure
- Idling the Engine
- Engine Fan Switch (Option)
- Cruise Control (Option)
- Engine Shutdown System (Option)
Operating the Transmission
- Introduction
- Operating Manual Transmissions
  - 6, 9, 10, and 11–Speed Manual
  - Transmission Warm–Up
- Putting the Vehicle in Motion
- More Transmission Tips
- Operating Automatic Transmissions
  - The MD Automatic Transmission
Using the Brake System
- Introduction
- Using the Parking Brake
- Tractor and Trailer Air Supply Valve
- Brake Safety and Emergency
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Trailer Brake Hand Valve
- Driving Bobtail or With an Unloaded Trailer
  - Bobtail Brake Proportioning System
- Engine Retarder (option)
  - Exhaust Brake
- Brake Components
- Hydraulic Brakes
Operating the Rear/Drive Axle
- Introduction
- Interaxle Differential Lock
  - Inter–Axle Differential Lock Operation
More Driving Tips and Techniques
- Introduction
- Coasting
- Descending a Grade
- Economical Driving
- Safe Driving
- Air Suspension Height/Air Pressure
  - Setting Ride Height
  - Driving with Deflated Air Springs
- Fifth Wheel
Vehicle Recovery and Spring Brakes
- Introduction
- Vehicle Recovery Guidelines
  - Recovery Rigging
  - Returning Vehicle to Service
- Spring Brakes — Manual Release
- Freeing the Vehicle from Sand, Mud, Snow and Ice
  - Tire Chains
Shut–Down
- Introduction
- Final Stopping Procedures
- Before Stopping the Engine
  - Turbocharger
- Refuelling
  - Location of Fuel Shut–Off Valves
Introduction
- Safety Precautions
- Environmental Protection and Material Hazards
- How to Order Parts
Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication
- Introduction
- Preventive Maintenance Intervals and Schedule
  - Maintenance Intervals
  - Maintenance Schedule
- Lubrication Specifications
- Oil Reservoirs
- Lubrication Chart
Engine Maintenance
- Engine Lubrication
- Fuel System
- Accessory Drive Belts
- Engine Fan
- Exhaust System
Cooling System
- Introduction
- Radiator and Hose Clamps
- Topping Up
- Adding Coolant
- Change and Refilling
- Engine (Block) Heater (option)
Brake System
- Introduction
- Lubrication
- Checks and Adjustments
- Hydraulic Brake System
- Anti–Lock Braking System (ABS)
Air System
- Introduction
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Air Tanks
- Dual Air Gauge and Air Leaks
- Air Compressor
- Air Dryer
- Air Intake System
- Air Filter Replacement
Tires and Wheels
- Introduction
- General Safety Requirements
- Tire Inspection and Replacement
- Tire Inflation and Loading
- Wheel Mounting and Fastening
- Disc Wheels
- Demounted Rims
- Comparing Hub Piloted and Ball Seat Parts
- Tire Replacement
- Matching Tires
- Wheel and Tire Replacement for Trucks with Hydraulic Brakes
Heater and Air Conditioner
- Introduction
- Special Precautions
- Heater
- Air Conditioner
Electrical System
- Location Of Fuses
- Adding Electrical Options
- Truck-Body Connection
- Batteries
- Battery Care
- Jump Starting Vehicles
- Battery Charging
- Bulb Replacement
- Electrical and Alternator Precautions
Cab Maintenance
- Exterior Maintenance
- Cleaning, Protection and Weather–Stripping
- Safety Restraint System — Inspection
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Washer Reservoir
Transmission and Clutch
- Introduction
- All Transmissions
- Manual Transmissions
- Clutch System Introduction
- Clutch Adjustment — Normal Wear
- Automatic Transmissions
Steering and Driveline
- Power Steering
- Fluid Level and Refill
- Steering Driveline
- Driveshaft and U-Joints
Front Axle and Suspension
- Inspection
- Axle Lubrication
- Suspension Lubrication
- Torque
Rear Axle and Suspension
- General Maintenance
- Visual Inspection
- Rear Axle Lubrication
- Rear Suspension Fasteners
Frame and Fifth Wheel
- Introduction
- Fifth Wheel Maintenance
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
Noise and Emission Control
- Noise Emission Warranty
- Inspection and Maintenance Instructions
- Maintenance Log
Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Vehicle Identification
  - Chassis Number Locations
- Complete Vehicle Certification Label
- Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label
- Component Identification

Index

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Model 330

grease 135

number

227

Cigarette lighter

Cleaning the vehicle

196

Clutch

clutch adjustment

clutch brake

clutch travel

fan drive

222

operating the clutch

riding the clutch

Coasting

68, 96

Component lubrication index

135

Compressed air reservoir

14, 85, 165

Compressor

Consumer information

226

Cooling system

146, 147

coolant change

146

coolant level

145

expansion tank

temperature

22, 23

temperature gauge

Cruise control

operation

switch

Daily operations 14

Daytime running lights

Defogging/defrosting system

Department of transportation regulation

392.7

Descending a grade

Diesel fuel

115

Dipstick

139

Disc brake pads

159

Disc brake rotors

160

Dome light

DON’T SHIFT light

Door lock

197

Double check valve

Downshift

Driver’s

checklist

daily and weekly checks

12, 13, 14, 15

handbook American Trucking Assoc.

seat

tips

Driveshaft

208

lubrication

208

Driving

bobtail

tips

vehicle inspection

with deflated air springs

63, 104

Dry tank

Dual air pressure gauge

25, 57

Economical driving 96, 97

driving habits

100

maintenance

Electrical system

186

alternator

194

batteries

186, 187, 191

battery charging

187, 190, 191, 192

jumper cables

188

Electrolyte

192

Emergency

braking

equipment

flasher switch

Engine

belt tension

13, 187

block heater

compression

113

coolant

146, 147, 148

daily checks

fan switch

heater

152

identification

230

idling

lubrication

139

oil draining

139

oil level check

139

oil pressure