Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ...

Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ... Peterbilt Model 320 Operator's Manual after 8-07 - Peterbilt Motors ...

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Air Application Gauge Tachometer Air Application Gauge PART 4: CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 11244B 11458 Your tachometer measures the engine speed in revolutions- per-minute (RPM). Watching your tachometer is important to driving efficiently. It will let you match driving speed and gear selection to the operating range of your engine. If your engine speed gets too high, you can select a higher gear to lower the RPM. If your engine speed drops too low, you can select a lower gear to raise the RPM. This gauge will show you how much air pressure is being applied from your foot brake valve or trailer brake hand valve. – 46 – Y53-6015 R(08/07)

PART 4: CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS Primary And Secondary Air Pressure Gauges (Air Reservoir) Primary And Secondary Air Pressure Gauges (Air Reservoir) The secondary gauge indicates pressure in the rear reservoir: These air pressure gauges indicate the amount of air pressure in the brake system in pounds per square inch (psi). The primary gauge shows the front reservoir air pressure: 11464 11465 R(08/07) Y53-6015 – 47 –

Air Application Gauge<br />

Tachometer<br />

Air Application Gauge<br />

PART 4: CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS<br />

11244B<br />

11458<br />

Your tachometer measures the engine speed in revolutions-<br />

per-minute (RPM). Watching your tachometer is important<br />

to driving efficiently. It will let you match driving<br />

speed and gear selection to the operating range of your<br />

engine. If your engine speed gets too high, you can select<br />

a higher gear to lower the RPM. If your engine speed drops<br />

too low, you can select a lower gear to raise the RPM.<br />

This gauge will show you how much air pressure is being<br />

applied from your foot brake valve or trailer brake hand<br />

valve.<br />

– 46 – Y53-6015 R(08/<strong>07</strong>)

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