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
Model 330
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Peterbilt Model 330
Introduction
How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Vehicle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
How to Find What You Want . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A Special Word About Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Shop Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preventive Maintenance Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Sources of Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Instructions
Start–Up
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Door Lock and Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cab and Frame Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hood Hold Downs and Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hood Safety Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safe Vehicle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Emergency Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Driver’s Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Instruments and Controls
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Warning Lights and Buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Coolant (Water) Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dual Air Pressure Gauge (Air Reservoir) . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Voltmeter (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transmission Temperature Gauge (option) . . . . . . . . . 28
Air Filter Restriction Indicator (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Daytime Running Lights (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Panel Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
ID and Clearance Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Windshield Wipers/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ignition Key Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cruise Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hand Throttle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Heating and Air Conditioning
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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