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
Cab Maintenance Cleaning, Protection and Weather–Stripping Frequent washings of the vehicle are required to remove grime and contaminants that can stain and oxidize paint and accelerate corrosion of plated and polished metal surfaces. Waxing offers added protection against staining and oxidation. But to allow enough time for your truck's finish to cure, wait about 30 days after the date of manufacture before waxing. Do not apply wax in the hot sun and do not friction burn the paint with a buffing machine. Occasionally spray weather-stripping on doors and windows with silicone compound to help preserve resiliency. This is especially useful in freezing weather to prevent doors and windows from sticking shut with ice. Vehicle Cleaning Precautions WARNING! Handle cleaning agents carefully. Cleaning agents may be poisonous and cause death or personal injury if swallowed or inhaled. Keep them out of the reach of children. • Observe all caution labels. Preventive Maintenance • Always read directions on the container before using any product. • Do not use any solution that can damage the body paint. • Most chemical cleaners are concentrates which require dilution. • Use spot removing fluids only in well ventilated areas. • Do not use gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, nail polish remover or other volatile cleaning fluids. They may be toxic, flammable or hazardous in other ways. • Do not clean the underside of chassis, fenders wheel covers, etc. without protecting your hands and arms. You may cut yourself on sharp-edged metal parts. • Moisture, ice, and road salt on brakes may affect braking efficiency. Test the brakes carefully after each vehicle wash. Any vehicle is subject to deterioration from industrial fumes, ice, snow, corrosive road salt, etc., to name just a few causes. A well-cared-for vehicle can look like new many years later. Regular and correct care will contribute to maintaining the beauty and the value of your vehicle. Your Peterbilt Dealer has a number of vehicle-care products and can advise you on which ones to use for cleaning the exterior and interior of your vehicle. – 230 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)
Preventive Maintenance CAUTION: Do not aim the water jet directly at door locks or latch. Tape the key holes to prevent water from seeping into the lock cylinders. Water in lock cylinders should be removed with compressed air. To prevent locks from freezing in the winter, squirt glycerin or lock deicer into the lock cylinders. Washing the Exterior 1. Begin by spraying water over the dry surface to remove all loose dirt before applying the car wash and wax solution. • Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunshine. • Do not spray water directly into any vents. 2. Using soapy water, wash the vehicle with a clean soft cloth or a soft brush made for automotive cleaning. • Use cool or warm water and a mild, household type soap. Strong industrial detergents and cleaning agents are not recommended. • Do not use stiff brushes, paper towels, steel wool, or abrasive cleaning compounds because they will scratch painted, plated, and polished metal surfaces. 3. Rinse surfaces frequently while washing to flush away dirt that might scratch the finishes during the washing operation. Cab Maintenance 4. Wipe everything dry with a chamois to avoid water spots. • To prevent water spotting, dry off the cosmetic surfaces with a clean cloth or chamois. 5. Remove road tar with an automotive type tar remover or mineral spirits. 6. After cleaning and drying, apply a quality automotive wax. NOTE: To allow enough time for your truck's finish to cure, wait at least thirty days after the date of manufacture before waxing. • Do not apply wax in the hot sun • Never dust off dry surfaces with a cloth because it will scratch the finishes. Cleaning the Chassis • Hose dirt and grime from the entire chassis. Then, if an oil leak develops, you will be able to detect it easier. • Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these materials are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on underbody parts such as fuel lines, frames, floor pan, and exhaust system—even though they have been provided with corrosion protection. Medium Duty (R05/09) Y53-6027 – 231 –
- Page 180 and 181: Engine Cooling System ELC Condition
- Page 182 and 183: Engine Cooling System Engine (Block
- Page 184 and 185: Brake System BRAKE SYSTEM If your t
- Page 186 and 187: Brake System • Do not use moly-di
- Page 188 and 189: Brake System Constant manual adjust
- Page 190 and 191: Brake System Make sure that the flu
- Page 192 and 193: Brake System Visually inspect brake
- Page 194 and 195: Brake System Preventive Maintenance
- Page 196 and 197: Air System Contamination of the air
- Page 198 and 199: Air System FRONT SECONDARY (SERVICE
- Page 200 and 201: Air System pressors. After completi
- Page 202 and 203: Air System • Check the Charge-Air
- Page 204 and 205: Tires and Wheels Introduction TIRES
- Page 206 and 207: Tires and Wheels Tire Inflation Mos
- Page 208 and 209: Tires and Wheels Preventive Mainten
- Page 210 and 211: Tires and Wheels Preventive Mainten
- Page 212 and 213: Tires and Wheels Demounted Rims To
- Page 214 and 215: Tires and Wheels Tire Replacement F
- Page 216 and 217: Heater and Air Conditioner HEATER A
- Page 218 and 219: Electrical System ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Page 220 and 221: Electrical System Battery cables ha
- Page 222 and 223: Electrical System Jump Starting Veh
- Page 224 and 225: Electrical System Connect the batte
- Page 226 and 227: Electrical System WARNING! Always s
- Page 228 and 229: Electrical System Preventive Mainte
- Page 232 and 233: Cab Maintenance At least every spri
- Page 234 and 235: Cab Maintenance • Remove soap wit
- Page 236 and 237: Cab Maintenance Preventive Maintena
- Page 238 and 239: Cab Maintenance Preventive Maintena
- Page 240 and 241: Transmission and Clutch Preventive
- Page 242 and 243: Transmission and Clutch Automatic T
- Page 244 and 245: Steering and Driveline Preventive M
- Page 246 and 247: Front Axle and Suspension Preventiv
- Page 248 and 249: Front Axle and Suspension Torque CA
- Page 250 and 251: Rear Axle and Suspension It is impo
- Page 252 and 253: Rear Axle and Suspension Preventive
- Page 254 and 255: Rear Axle and Suspension Grade 8 Ca
- Page 256 and 257: Frame and Fifth Wheel Sliding Fifth
- Page 258 and 259: Noise and Emission Control Engine
- Page 260 and 261: Noise and Emission Control Transmis
- Page 262 and 263: Noise and Emission Control Preventi
- Page 264 and 265: Consumer Information and Vehicle Id
- Page 266 and 267: Consumer Information and Vehicle Id
- Page 268 and 269: Consumer Information and Vehicle Id
- Page 270 and 271: trailer charge 110 treadle valve 11
- Page 272 and 273: identification 268 idling 95 lubric
- Page 274 and 275: front axle 247 front suspension 247
- Page 276 and 277: Single check valve 120 Slack adjust
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Preventive Maintenance<br />
CAUTION: Do not aim the water jet directly at<br />
door locks or latch. Tape the key holes to prevent<br />
water from seeping into the lock cylinders.<br />
Water in lock cylinders should be removed with<br />
compressed air. To prevent locks from freezing<br />
in the winter, squirt glycerin or lock deicer into<br />
the lock cylinders.<br />
Washing the Exterior<br />
1. Begin by spraying water over the dry surface to remove<br />
all loose dirt before applying the car wash and wax solution.<br />
• Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunshine.<br />
• Do not spray water directly into any vents.<br />
2. Using soapy water, wash the vehicle with a clean soft<br />
cloth or a soft brush made for automotive cleaning.<br />
• Use cool or warm water and a mild, household type<br />
soap. Strong industrial detergents and cleaning<br />
agents are not recommended.<br />
• Do not use stiff brushes, paper towels, steel wool, or<br />
abrasive cleaning compounds because they will<br />
scratch painted, plated, and polished metal surfaces.<br />
3. Rinse surfaces frequently while washing to flush away<br />
dirt that might scratch the finishes during the washing<br />
operation.<br />
Cab Maintenance<br />
4. Wipe everything dry with a chamois to avoid water spots.<br />
• To prevent water spotting, dry off the cosmetic surfaces<br />
with a clean cloth or chamois.<br />
5. Remove road tar with an automotive type tar remover or<br />
mineral spirits.<br />
6. After cleaning and drying, apply a quality automotive<br />
wax.<br />
NOTE: To allow enough time for your truck's finish to<br />
cure, wait at least thirty days after the date of manufacture<br />
before waxing.<br />
• Do not apply wax in the hot sun<br />
• Never dust off dry surfaces with a cloth because it will<br />
scratch the finishes.<br />
Cleaning the Chassis<br />
• Hose dirt and grime from the entire chassis. Then, if an<br />
oil leak develops, you will be able to detect it easier.<br />
• Corrosive materials used for ice and snow removal and<br />
dust control can collect on the underbody. If these materials<br />
are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can<br />
occur on underbody parts such as fuel lines, frames,<br />
floor pan, and exhaust system—even though they have<br />
been provided with corrosion protection.<br />
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