Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors
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Preventive Maintenance<br />
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND<br />
LUBRICATION<br />
Introduction<br />
The following section summarizes preventive maintenance<br />
and lubrication requirements for the maintenance of your<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> vehicle. For specific maintenance procedures<br />
and complete lubrication instructions of specific components<br />
consult the <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> Maintenance <strong>Manual</strong> and manufacturer's<br />
service manuals. These manuals are available for a<br />
minimal charge from your <strong>Peterbilt</strong> Dealer or direct from the<br />
component manufacturer. In addition, supporting manuals<br />
and literature are included in the glove compartment of your<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> vehicle.<br />
Preventive Maintenance Intervals and<br />
Schedule<br />
Your preventive maintenance program begins with daily<br />
checks you perform. See “Driver's Check List” on page 13.<br />
If your <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> vehicle is serviced regularly, you can<br />
avoid many large, expensive, and time-consuming repairs, as<br />
Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication<br />
well as ensuring many years of safe and smooth operation.<br />
Also, be advised that neglect of recommended service may<br />
in some cases void your vehicle's warranty. So, for your<br />
safety and life of your vehicle, please follow Table 2, “Maintenance<br />
Schedule,” Page 157. But remember, there may be<br />
maintenance operations that demands skills and equipment<br />
you do not have. If so, please take your <strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> vehicle<br />
to an expert mechanic, for your safety and your vehicle's performance.<br />
WARNING! It can be dangerous to attempt maintenance<br />
work without sufficient training, service<br />
manuals, and the proper tools. You could be<br />
killed, injured or you could make your vehicle<br />
unsafe. Do only those tasks you are fully trained<br />
and equipped to do.<br />
In severe operating conditions such as mining, logging, or<br />
earth moving, you will need to perform maintenance checks<br />
and services more frequently. Other “severe operating conditions”<br />
to be aware of are: rough, extreme temperature environments;<br />
conditions where heavy loads are being hauled;<br />
contaminated environments, or steep grades. Consult the<br />
component manufacturer's maintenance manuals for further<br />
information on maintenance procedures specific to these<br />
conditions.<br />
<strong>Medium</strong> <strong>Duty</strong> (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 153 –