operators_manual

NOTE
After you’ve read this manual, it should
be stored in the cab for convenient ref-
erence and remain with this truck
when sold.
Your vehicle may not have all the features
or options mentioned in this manual.
Therefore, you should pay careful attention
to the instructions that pertain to just your
vehicle. In addition, if your vehicle is
equipped with special equipment or options
not discussed in this manual, consult your
dealer or the manufacturer of the
equipment.
There are several tools built into this
manual to help you find what you need
quickly and easily. First is the Quick Table
of Contents. Located at the front of the
manual, this lists the main subjects
covered and gives section numbers where
you can find these subjects. Use the Quick
Table of Contents to find information on a
large subject like “Maintenance.” Cross-
referenced citations also help you get the
information you need. If some other part of
the manual contains further information on
the subject you are reading about, we’ll
indicate that in a cross-reference like this:
(See Safety Alerts on page 7). You won’t
have to go searching for more information.
Finally you’ll find a helpful Subject Index.
It’s in the back of the manual and
alphabetically lists the subjects covered.
So if you want information on brakes, for
example, just look under Brake in the
Subject Index. You’ll find all the pages
listed where brakes or braking are
discussed.
All information contained in this manual is
based on the latest production information
available at the time of publication.
Peterbilt Motors Company reserves the
right to make changes at any time without
notice.
Safety Alerts
Please read and follow all of the safety
alerts contained in this manual. They are
there for your protection and information.
These alerts can help you avoid injury to
yourself, your passengers and help prevent
costly damage to the vehicle. Safety alerts
are highlighted by safety alert symbols and
signal words such as “WARNING”,
“CAUTION”, or “NOTE”. Please DO NOT
ignore any of these alerts.
Warnings
The safety message following this symbol
and signal word provides a warning against
operating procedures which could cause
death or injury. They could also cause
equipment or property damage. The alert
will identify the hazard, how to avoid it and
the probable consequence of not avoiding
the hazard.
WARNING
Hot engine oil can be dangerous. You
could be burned. Let the engine oil
cool down before changing it. Failure
to comply may result in death, person-
al injury, equipment or property dam-
age.
Cautions
SAFETY - Safety Alerts
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